Can the Crowne Plaza License Agreement be executed in multiple counterparts?

According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, the License Agreement can be executed in counterparts in certain states. Specifically, the amendments for Rhode Island, Hawaii, California, and Virginia state that the amendment to the Crowne Plaza License Agreement may be executed in counterparts. This means that each party can sign a separate copy of the agreement, and all signed copies together constitute one and the same agreement.

This provides flexibility in the signing process, especially when the parties are geographically separated. It also allows for quicker execution of the agreement, as each party does not need to wait for the other to sign and return the same physical document. The amendments clarify that signatures via Conga Sign, DocuSign, .PDF file, facsimile, or other electronic format have the same force and effect as originals.

However, it is important to note that this ability to execute in counterparts is specifically mentioned in the state-specific amendments for Rhode Island, Hawaii, California, and Virginia. The FDD excerpts do not explicitly state whether the original License Agreement itself allows for execution in counterparts in all states. Prospective franchisees should confirm with Crowne Plaza whether the general License Agreement permits counterpart execution and if there are any specific requirements or limitations.