Does the Crowne Plaza licensee warrant that individuals representing the licensee are eligible under US immigration laws to travel to the United States for training or other purposes related to the license?

According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza FDD, the licensee must warrant that individuals authorized to represent the licensee are eligible under applicable United States immigration laws to travel to the United States. This eligibility is required for training or any other purpose related to fulfilling the licensee's obligations under the license agreement. This requirement is part of a broader section addressing anti-terrorism, anti-bribery, and trade sanctions compliance.

This provision ensures that Crowne Plaza complies with U.S. immigration laws and prevents individuals who are not eligible to travel to the U.S. from representing the licensee in training or other business activities. It places a responsibility on the licensee to verify the immigration status of their representatives.

For a prospective Crowne Plaza franchisee, this means they must ensure that all individuals representing their franchise who may need to travel to the U.S. for training or other purposes are legally permitted to do so under U.S. immigration laws. Failure to comply with this requirement could result in a breach of the license agreement.