Does the Delta Hotels By Marriott application require information about casino experience?
Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (f) Neither Applicant, nor any entity of which Applicant has held the position of general partner, managing member or beneficial owner, is or has been (i) a defendant in civil litigation alleging fraud, deceit or similar claims; (ii) convicted of a criminal offense or the subject of a pending criminal proceeding (other than minor traffic offenses); (iii) the subject of a petition for protection under any bankruptcy or similar insolvency laws; (iv) a defaulting party in a foreclosure proceeding; or (v) the subject of disciplinary action with respect to the suspension or revocation of a professional or gaming license; and all of the information contained in the Application is true, correct, complete and not misleading through omission of material information, as of the date hereof.
FORM IV TO THE APPLICATION: HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND HOTEL EXPERIENCE
(For Single Unit Franchise Agreements)
HOTEL 1 Proposed Brand Street Address MANAGEMENT COMPANY Name Number of Rooms Mailing Address Telephone Number Contact Person Name and Email Address Attachments Describing Experience [ATTACH HERE] Common Ownership? [Describe common ownership between franchisee and the management company for the hotel, including the level in the ownership structure at which there is common ownership, the percentage ownership interest in the management company and the franchisee that is commonly owned, and provide an ownership structure chart for the management company.] APPLICANT EXPERIENCE Name of Entity Hotel Name/Location # of Rooms Description of Interest (including length of time) % Ownership
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–251)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Delta Hotels By Marriott FDD, the application process does not explicitly ask for information about casino experience. However, the application does require disclosure of certain legal and financial issues. Specifically, the applicant must disclose if they, or any entity where they held a position as a general partner, managing member, or beneficial owner, have been subject to disciplinary action regarding the suspension or revocation of a professional or gaming license. This suggests that while general casino experience isn't directly requested, any issues related to gaming licenses must be disclosed.
Delta Hotels By Marriott requires applicants to complete several forms, including providing information about hotel management and hotel experience. Form 5 specifically asks for information regarding operation or ownership experience in other lodging facilities. This includes the name of the entity, hotel name/location, number of rooms, description of interest (including length of time), and percentage of ownership. While this section focuses on lodging facilities, it does not specifically exclude or include casino experience.
Furthermore, the application requires a representation that all information provided is true, correct, complete, and not misleading. This includes ensuring that the applicant has received and is familiar with the Franchise Disclosure Document and understands the requirements of the franchise system. Given this broad requirement for truthful and complete disclosure, it would be prudent for an applicant with casino experience, particularly if it is relevant to their ability to manage a hotel or reflects on their business acumen, to disclose it.
In summary, while the Delta Hotels By Marriott application doesn't directly ask about casino experience, the requirements to disclose any issues related to gaming licenses and to provide complete and accurate information about relevant experience suggest that such information could be pertinent to the application review process. A prospective franchisee should consider disclosing any casino experience, especially if it demonstrates relevant management skills or if there have been any disciplinary actions related to gaming licenses.