After receiving the Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, what action must be taken with the 'Receipt' page?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Sign and date the "Receipt" page at the end of the current Franchise Disclosure Document for the applicable brand and return |
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| it immediately to your IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) development representative. The Receipt should be signed and |
| dated upon receipt by an authorized signer for the Applicant (see below). |
| Complete the Application (please type or print) and have the authorized signer(s) for the Applicant sign and date the |
| Application Letter. |
| Attach the supporting documents and information requested in the Application and summarized on the attached checklist, and |
| submit the entire package along with the Application Fee described below. |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, after receiving the document, the 'Receipt' page located at the end of the document must be signed and dated by an authorized signer for the applicant. This signed and dated receipt should then be immediately returned to the IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) development representative.
In addition to the receipt, the complete application should be filled out, preferably typed or printed, and signed and dated by the authorized signer(s) for the applicant. This indicates that both the receipt and the application require careful attention to ensure they are properly completed and submitted.
Furthermore, the applicant needs to attach all supporting documents and information requested in the application, as summarized on the provided checklist. The entire package, including the signed receipt, completed application, supporting documents, and the application fee, must be submitted together to the IHG development representative. This comprehensive submission process ensures that Crowne Plaza receives all necessary information for the franchise application.