What documentation regarding ADA compliance must a Crowne Plaza franchisee provide to Holiday upon completion of upgrading or remodeling?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must submit your plans for such upgrading and remodeling to Holiday for its review and approval before you start upgrading or remodeling and upon completion of the upgrading or remodeling, you must provide to Holiday a written opinion from your architect, licensed professional engineer, or other third-party expert on the Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") certifying that the hotel as renovated complies with the ADA and with any other applicable laws, codes, ordinances, or regulations governing accessibility to persons with disabilities.
Source: Item 10 — Financing (FDD page 69)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, after completing any upgrades or remodeling to the hotel, a franchisee must provide Holiday with a written opinion. This opinion must come from the franchisee's architect, a licensed professional engineer, or another third-party expert specializing in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The written opinion needs to certify that the renovated hotel complies with the ADA, as well as any other applicable laws, codes, ordinances, or regulations related to accessibility for individuals with disabilities. This requirement ensures that the Crowne Plaza hotel meets all legal standards for accessibility after any renovation work.
This obligation is in addition to the franchisee's ongoing responsibility to maintain and repair the hotel. It also exists regardless of whether Holiday has required the franchisee to establish a Capital Reserve. Furthermore, the franchisee is responsible for submitting their plans for upgrading and remodeling to Holiday for review and approval before starting any work.