When is the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association Fee payable?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e Hotel; and
- (18) strictly comply with IHG's requirements concerning confidentiality of information; and, in particular, Licensee shall not disclose, without IHG's written permission, (i) information pertaining to IHG's marketing, reservations, quality assurance, guest loyalty and satisfaction, technology or other systems or programs that has not been intentionally disclosed to the public by IHG, (ii) any of the Standards, or (iii) any of the commercial terms or provisions of this License.
B. Fees.
For each month (or part of a month) during the License Term, Licensee will pay the fees set forth in this paragraph 3.B. to IHG, which shall be due to IHG by the "Due Date" (except as otherwise noted below including, without limitation, the Technology Services Fee and the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association Fee, which are payable monthly in advance). The term "Due Date" means the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association Fee is payable monthly in advance. This fee is separate from other fees which are due to IHG by the "Due Date", which is defined as the fifteenth (15th) day of the following month, with an exception for weekends or bank holidays, in which case the due date is the next business day.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association fee is in an amount equal to $3.00 per room, per month for mandatory participation in the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association. This amount is subject to change from time to time by the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association.
Understanding the payment terms for the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association Fee is crucial for prospective franchisees to manage their cash flow effectively. Franchisees should be aware that this fee, along with the Technology Services Fee, is an exception to the standard payment schedule, requiring payment in advance. This contrasts with other fees that can be paid in arrears, providing a different timeline for financial planning. Franchisees should confirm the current fee amount and any potential changes with the Crowne Plaza Hotel Marketing Association to ensure accurate budgeting and financial forecasting.