Who is responsible for performing blueprint reviews for a Caption By Hyatt hotel?

According to Caption By Hyatt's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Hotel Owner/Mgmt (management) is primarily responsible for performing blueprint reviews, while Hyatt has an oversight role. Specifically, the Hotel Owner/Mgmt 'P'erforms the blueprint review, while Hyatt 'O'versees this task. This division of responsibility highlights the collaborative nature of the development process, where the owner takes the lead in execution, but Caption By Hyatt maintains control through its oversight.

This means that as a Caption By Hyatt franchisee, you, as the Hotel Owner/Mgmt, will be the one actively carrying out the blueprint review. However, Caption By Hyatt will be involved in the process by providing oversight and ensuring that the blueprints align with their brand standards and requirements. This ensures consistency across all Caption By Hyatt locations and helps maintain the brand's reputation.

Furthermore, the FDD indicates that the IT Project Management Services include a Blueprint Review. As part of these services, Caption By Hyatt will provide and review the IT Systems Bid Book, Hyatt IT Brand Standards, and Cabling SOW, collectively known as "IT Systems Requirements." This suggests that the blueprint review process is not solely the responsibility of the franchisee but involves collaboration with Caption By Hyatt to ensure all IT-related aspects are properly addressed in the hotel's design.