For a Crowne Plaza franchise, what documentation must the Licensee provide to IHG after completing the Hotel building foundation through ground-level?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Licensee must complete "Ground Break" of the Hotel by the Ground Break Due Date set forth in Attachment "A") and continuously construct and furnish the Hotel in accordance with the Final Plans and the Standards so that the Hotel opens in the Brand System by the Opening Deadline set forth in section B.9. below. "Ground Break" means the completion of the Hotel building foundation through ground-level or the completion of the finished ground floor slab.
Licensee must provide photo documentation of Ground Break to IHG within one day thereafter.
Licensee must submit for IHG's review and approval any and all signage, shop drawings, guest room FF&E and Public Area FF&E plans and associated specifications as outlined in the submittal guidelines ("FF&E Specs") to IHG, as designed and prepared by a licensed or accredited design professional with commercial building design background, no later than thirty (30) days after Ground Break.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, after completing the hotel building foundation through ground-level, which Crowne Plaza defines as "Ground Break", the Licensee must provide photo documentation to IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) within one day.
Additionally, within 30 days after the Ground Break, the Licensee is required to submit for IHG's review and approval any and all signage, shop drawings, guest room FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment), and Public Area FF&E plans and associated specifications. These plans and specifications, outlined in the submittal guidelines (FF&E Specs), must be designed and prepared by a licensed or accredited design professional with a commercial building design background.
These requirements ensure that the construction and design align with Crowne Plaza's brand standards and that IHG maintains oversight over critical aspects of the hotel's development. The franchisee needs to adhere to these timelines and documentation requirements to avoid delays and ensure compliance with the franchise agreement.