Under what conditions can a Caption By Hyatt franchisee make material changes to the PIP?
Caption_By_Hyatt Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you are converting an existing hotel from another brand to the Hotel System, you must renovate the Hotel according to the PIP, which may reference some or all of our Design and Construction Standards and the Hotel System. The PIP is attached to the Franchise Agreement when we and you sign it. You may not make any material changes to plans set forth in the PIP (including any changes to any structural or life safety equipment or systems, the number and/or type of guest rooms or common areas, or any architectural features), without our prior written consent, which we will not unreasonably
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 48–65)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Caption By Hyatt's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may not make material changes to the plans set forth in the PIP (Property Improvement Plan) without prior written consent from Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C. The PIP outlines the renovation requirements for converting an existing hotel from another brand to a Caption By Hyatt hotel.
Material changes include alterations to structural or life safety equipment or systems, the number and/or type of guest rooms or common areas, or any architectural features. The franchisor states that consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
This requirement ensures that all Caption By Hyatt hotels meet the brand's standards and maintain a consistent image. For a prospective franchisee, this means that any desired changes to the PIP must be submitted to Caption By Hyatt for approval, and any changes made without approval would be a breach of the franchise agreement.