Does the Crowne Plaza Participation Agreement modify any existing agreements between IHG and the Participating Property?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
This Participation Agreement does not modify or in any way amend any agreements between IHG and the Participating Property, including but not limited to any licensing agreement (including the IHG License Agreement) between thereto.
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Participation Agreement has no bearing on, and in no way supersedes or affects any current or future default and termination notice concerning any agreements between IHG and the Participating Property, including but not limited to any licensing agreement between thereto, if any, issued by IHG or any of its affiliated companies relative to any Participating Property, nor does it affect Participating Property's obligation to comply at all times with the minimum quality and service requirements of IHG.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Crowne Plaza's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Participation Agreement between IHG (Six Continents Hotels, Inc.) and the Participating Property does not modify or amend any existing agreements. Specifically, the FDD states that the Participation Agreement does not alter any licensing agreements, including the IHG License Agreement, already in place.
Furthermore, the Participation Agreement has no impact on any current or future default and termination notices related to agreements between IHG and the Participating Property. This includes licensing agreements or the Participating Property's obligation to meet IHG's minimum quality and service standards. This clause ensures that existing contractual obligations and standards remain in full effect, separate from the Participation Agreement.
In essence, this provision clarifies that the Participation Agreement is a standalone agreement that does not override or change any prior commitments between IHG and the property owner. Franchisees should be aware that this agreement operates independently of their existing franchise agreement and other related contracts with IHG.