What are the responsibilities of a Crowne Plaza Eligible Participant regarding space, power, and security for AT&T Equipment located at the site?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 2.2 AT&T Equipment. Services may be provided using equipment owned by AT&T that is located at the Site ("AT&T Equipment"), but title to the AT&T Equipment will remain with AT&T. Eligible Participant must provide adequate space and electric power for the AT&T Equipment and keep the AT&T Equipment physically secure and free from liens and encumbrances. Eligible Participant will bear the risk of loss or damage to the AT&T Equipment (other than ordinary wear and tear), except to the extent caused by AT&T or its agents.
3. ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANT'S COOPERATION
3.1 Access Right. Eligible Participant will, during its regular business hours, allow AT&T access as reasonably required for the Services to property and equipment that Eligible Participant controls and will obtain at Eligible Participant's expense for AT&T as reasonably required for the Services to property controlled by third parties such as Eligible Participant's landlord. AT&T will coordinate with and, except in an emergency, obtain Eligible Participant's written consent to enter upon Eligible Participant's property and premises, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. Access rights mean the right to construct, install, repair, maintain, replace, and remove access lines and network facilities and the right to use ancillary equipment space within a building for Eligible Participant's connection to AT&T's network. Eligible Participant must provide AT&T timely information and access to Eligible Participant's reasonable security
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, if AT&T provides services utilizing its equipment at the franchisee's location, the franchisee, referred to as the Eligible Participant, has specific responsibilities. While the equipment remains the property of AT&T, the franchisee must provide adequate space and electric power to operate the equipment.
In addition to space and power, the Crowne Plaza franchisee is responsible for maintaining the physical security of the AT&T equipment, ensuring it is free from any liens or encumbrances. This means the franchisee must take measures to protect the equipment from theft, damage, or any legal claims against it. The franchisee also bears the risk of loss or damage to the equipment, except for normal wear and tear or damage caused by AT&T or its agents.
Furthermore, the franchisee is expected to allow AT&T access to the property and equipment as needed for the services during regular business hours. The franchisee must also obtain any necessary permissions for AT&T to access property controlled by third parties, such as landlords. The franchisee is required to provide timely information and access to their security policies. Overall, the franchisee plays a crucial role in providing the necessary infrastructure and security for AT&T's equipment to ensure the smooth delivery of services.