Under what condition does the Crowne Plaza Agreement become effective?
Crowne_Plaza Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
or to cancel a franchise without reasonable cause or to use undue influence to induce a franchisee to surrender any right given to it by any provision contained in the franchise." If any ground for default or termination stated in the License does not constitute "reasonable cause," as that term may be defined in the Virginia Code, that provision may not be enforceable.
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- This Amendment may be executed in counterparts, which together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Signatures via Conga Sign, DocuSign, .PDF file, facsimile, or other electronic format have the same force and effect as originals.
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Amendment To The Holiday Hospitality Franchising, LLC Crowne Plaza, Crowne Plaza Suites, and Crowne Plaza Resorts License Agreement Pursuant To The Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary set forth in the above License Agreement ("License"), the following provisions shall supersede and apply to each License for an Crowne Plaza, Crowne Plaza Suites, and Crowne Plaza Resort issued in the State of Washington:
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- If any of the provisions in the franchise disclosure document or license agreement are inconsistent with the relationship provisions of RCW 19.100.180 or other requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, the provisions of the Act will prevail over the inconsistent provisions of the franchise disclosure document and license agreement with regard to any license sold in Washington.
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- Nothing in the License shall prevent the licensee from bringing an action in Washington courts to the extent that such actions are provided for under the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.
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- A release or waiver of rights executed by a Franchisee will not include rights under the Washington Franchise Protection Act or any rule or order thereunder except when executed pursuant to a negotiated settlement after the license agreement is in effect and where the parties are represented by independent counsel. Provisions such as those which unreasonably restrict or limit the statute of limitations period for claims under the Act, and rights or remedies under the Act such as a right to a jury trial, may not be enforceable.
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- The state of Washington has a statute, RCW 19.100.180 which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your license. There may also be court decisions which may supersede the Franchise Agreement in your relationship with the Franchisor including the areas of termination and renewal of your license.
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- In the event of a conflict of laws, the provisions of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act, Chapter 19.100 RCW may prevail.
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- The Licensor will have no obligation upon the termination of the License Agreement to offer the Franchisee a continued right to operate its Even Business, and the Franchisee may be required at that time to sto
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 100–424)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Crowne Plaza Franchise Disclosure Document, the excerpts provided focus on amendments to the franchise agreement related to specific state laws, particularly concerning franchise rights and legal jurisdictions. These amendments primarily address how the Crowne Plaza license agreement interacts with the laws of Washington, Maryland, Rhode Island, California, Virginia, and North Dakota. The documents outline that the franchise agreement is superseded by the laws of these states in case of conflict, especially concerning aspects like termination, renewal, liability, and dispute resolution.
For a prospective Crowne Plaza franchisee, this means the standard franchise agreement is not universally applicable and is modified by state-specific regulations to protect franchisees' rights. For instance, franchisees in certain states may have the right to bring actions in their local courts, and certain provisions that limit their rights or remedies under state laws may not be enforceable. These amendments ensure that franchisees are not waiving their rights under state franchise laws and that the franchisor adheres to local legal standards.
However, the excerpts do not provide specific details on the exact conditions under which the Crowne Plaza License Agreement becomes generally effective. The documents focus more on how the agreement is modified and interpreted within specific legal jurisdictions after it is already in effect. Therefore, it remains unclear when the agreement is considered 'in effect' initially.
To fully understand the conditions for the Crowne Plaza agreement becoming effective, a prospective franchisee should consult the full Franchise Disclosure Document and directly ask the franchisor about the specific requirements and procedures that must be met for the agreement to be considered valid and enforceable. This includes understanding the initial obligations, payment schedules, and any other prerequisites that trigger the agreement's effectiveness.