What is the estimated range for the Key Card System for a Crowne Plaza?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment and When Due | To Whom Payment Is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key Card System (Note 5) | $11,000 to $27,500 | As required by suppliers and may be subject to additional costs | Suppliers |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 51–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial cost for the Keycard System solution purchase and installation ranges from $11,000 to $27,500. This figure is based on an estimate for a 250-room Crowne Plaza or Crowne Plaza Suites hotel.
The cost includes the server, key encoders, installation, and support, but it does not include the cost of the locks for the doors themselves. Franchisees must obtain ongoing maintenance and support for the required Keycard System software, including upgrades and new versions, as well as ongoing equipment maintenance for the Keycard System hardware. The Keycard System provider will bill and collect the fee for the required Keycard System hardware/software support.
The costs will vary depending on the Hotel's specific technology needs, including the number of key encoders and servers at the Hotel. The Keycard System must interface with the Property Management System (PMS).