In the Crowne Plaza FDD, what is Six Continents Hotels, Inc. formerly known as?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Note: Throughout Item 3, Six Continents Hotels, Inc. (f/k/a Bass Hotels and Resorts, Inc.) is referred to as "SCH" and Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC (f/k/a Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc. and Holiday Inns Franchising, Inc.) is referred to as "Holiday." Please see Item 1 for further detail on corporate history and corporate name changes. Other than the actions described below, there is no litigation that must be disclosed in this Item 3.
Source: Item 3 — Litigation (FDD pages 16–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, Six Continents Hotels, Inc. was formerly known as Bass Hotels and Resorts, Inc. This information is disclosed in Item 3, which pertains to litigation involving Crowne Plaza and related entities. The FDD uses "SCH" as an abbreviation for Six Continents Hotels, Inc. throughout this section.
Understanding the prior names of involved entities can be important for prospective franchisees when reviewing legal disclosures. It helps to clarify the history and relationships of the parties involved in any legal actions. This is especially relevant when assessing the potential risks and liabilities associated with investing in a Crowne Plaza franchise.
Item 3 of the FDD also notes that Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC (another party frequently involved in litigation described) was formerly known as Holiday Hospitality Franchising, Inc. and Holiday Inns Franchising, Inc. The FDD uses "Holiday" as an abbreviation for Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC throughout this section. The FDD directs the reader to Item 1 for further detail on corporate history and corporate name changes.