To whom is the Openings Preopening Support Fee paid for a Crowne Plaza?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment and When Due | To Whom Payment Is to be Made |
|---|---|---|---|
| Openings Preopening Support Fee; to be invoiced within 60 days of license execution by Holiday (Note 6) | $8,500 | Lump sum within 30 days of invoice | SCH |
| IHG University (annual subscription) (Note 6) | 2025 annual subscription fee for Crowne Plaza is $5,500 (Prorated based on opening month). Additional travel expenses may apply | 30 days after opening | SCH |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 51–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, the Openings Preopening Support Fee is paid to SCH. This fee is listed as $8,500. It is to be paid in a lump sum within 30 days of the invoice date. The invoice is sent within 60 days of the license execution by Holiday.
The Openings program provides services and training required to open a hotel in the Brand System. The Preopening Support fee covers support from license execution to hotel opening provided by the Hotel Lifecycle + Growth organization, including Franchise Openings, Plan Review, and Construction.
Additional onsite training may be required at the hotel, incurring extra costs ranging from $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the scope of additional learning needs for the hotel.