What details about the 'Status of construction' are included in the table for Crowne Plaza hotels?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[FOR NEW DEVELOPMENT HOTELS ONLY]
ATTACHMENT "B"
THE WORK
A. BEFORE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS.
Before starting construction of the Hotel (including any restaurants, bars or other components thereof), Licensee must (at Licensee's sole expense):
Submit to IHG evidence of insurance as required under this License.
Submit to IHG evidence that Licensee is entitled to possession of the premises on which the Hotel will be located, which documents shall be subject to IHG's approval.
Obtain any and all approvals, permits or licenses required for construction to begin.
Submit a copy of the general building permit to IHG when acquired.
Submit to IHG the proposed construction schedule.
The schedule should include critical path milestones and trade subdivisions in standard industry format.
Submit "Preliminary Plans" to IHG, for IHG's review and approval, before starting construction and in no event later than the Preliminary Plans Due Date set forth in Attachment "A" or such other date as IHG may agree with Licensee in writing. "Preliminary Plans" means site plans, building floor plans (all floor levels), enlarged guest room plans for all room types and exterior elevations with a color rendering as prepared by a qualified, licensed architect with knowledge of commercial building design and construction, including spatial relationships, and general quality of building systems, elements, products and materials, as is necessary to describe adequately the design of the Hotel.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no table that includes details about the 'Status of construction' for Crowne Plaza hotels. The FDD does include an attachment that discusses requirements before construction begins for new development hotels. This attachment outlines the licensee's responsibilities, such as submitting evidence of insurance, proof of possession of the premises, all necessary construction approvals, and a proposed construction schedule to IHG. The licensee must also submit "Preliminary Plans" for IHG's review and approval before starting construction. These plans must be prepared by a qualified, licensed architect and include site plans, building floor plans, enlarged guest room plans, and exterior elevations with color renderings.
However, the FDD does not provide a table or list outlining the current construction status of specific Crowne Plaza hotels.
To obtain information on the construction status of specific Crowne Plaza hotels, a prospective franchisee should directly inquire with the franchisor, Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC. This inquiry should seek details on hotels currently under construction, their locations, and projected completion dates. This information would be essential for understanding the brand's growth and development pipeline.