What is the estimated monthly NGP fee for a Crowne Plaza franchise, excluding applicable taxes?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
emark license, gross receipts or similar tax imposed on IHG and calculated solely on payments required hereunder, unless the tax is an optional alternative to an income tax otherwise payable by IHG.
Local and regional marketing programs and related activities may be conducted by Licensee, but only at Licensee's expense and subject to IHG's requirements and the Sta
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza FDD, franchisees must participate in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association, which requires a payment of $3.00 per room per month. This fee contributes to local and regional marketing programs and related activities.
The FDD specifies that this amount is subject to change by the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association. The fees are invoiced in advance but paid in arrears along with all other invoiced fees.
This means that the monthly fee a Crowne Plaza franchisee pays will depend on the number of rooms in their hotel. For example, a hotel with 100 rooms would pay $300 per month, while a hotel with 200 rooms would pay $600 per month. Franchisees should be aware that this fee can be adjusted by the marketing association, potentially impacting their operating costs.