When is the F&B POS Support fee due for a Crowne Plaza franchise?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
• Fail third quarter = Assess | Quarterly Assessment appears on invoice (Payable to SCH) | Note 24 |
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| $2,500 /standard • Fail fourth quarter = Assess $5,000/standard • Capped at $5,000 per quarter | |||
| Employee Engagement Survey | $7 to $12 per employee each year | Annually (Payable to designated third party provider) | Note 25 |
| F&B POS Support | $45.00 per workstation per month | Monthly (Payable to an approved supplier) | Note 7 |
| Comfort Letter Processing Fee | $2,500 for the preparation and processing of any mezzanine, replacement or subsequent comfort letters after the initial senio |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 31–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the F&B POS (Point of Sale) Support fee is due monthly. This fee is payable to an approved supplier. The amount is $45.00 per workstation per month.
This means that as a Crowne Plaza franchisee, you will need to budget for this monthly expense for each workstation that utilizes the F&B POS system. The fee covers maintenance and support for both the cloud environment and the hardware associated with the POS system.
It is important to note that while the FDD anticipates the fee to be $45.00 per workstation per month, this amount can vary depending on the approved vendor you select. Therefore, prospective franchisees should confirm the exact fee with approved vendors during their due diligence process.