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What is the dependency related to transfers of the Delta Hotels By Marriott franchise agreement?

Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

will execute an amendment to this Agreement that updates the ownership information in Exhibit A, and pay Franchisor's outside counsel costs related to such documentation, if any.

  • B. Transfer to Affiliates; Transfer for Estate Planning Purposes. A Transfer of the Hotel or an Ownership Interest in Franchisee to an Affiliate of Franchisee, or a Transfer of an Ownership Interest in Franchisee for estate planning purposes to an immediate family member or to an entity owned by, or a trust for the benefit of, an immediate family member, in the case of each such Transfer, if the following requirements are met:
    1. Franchisee or its Control Affiliate owns, directly or indirectly, more than 50% of the economic interests of the proposed transferee (if the transferee is an entity), and such Transfer does not otherwise result in a change of Control of Franchisee or the Hotel;
    1. Franchisee provides the identity of the proposed transferee and its Interestholders, documentation acceptable to Franchisor evidencing the Transfer, and all other related information reasonably requested by Franchisor;
    1. each Guarantor acknowledges the Transfer and reaffirms its obligations under the Guaranty and, if required by Franchisor, another party acceptable to Franchisor executes a guaranty substantially identical to the form in the then-current Disclosure Document;
    1. Franchisee is not in breach or default under any of the Marriott Agreements, or if there is a breach or default, there is an agreement to cure such breach or default;
    1. each new Interestholder is a Qualified Person, and Franchisee pays the fees for any required background checks; and
    1. if Franchisor requests, Franchisee and such transferee will execute any documents required by Franchisor to reflect the Transfer, and Franchisee will pay Franchisor's outside counsel costs related to such documentation, if any.
  • 17.4 Transfers Requiring Notice and Consent. Transfers of the Hotel or a Controlling Ownership Interest in Franchisee, a Control Affiliate or the Hotel may be made only with at least 45 days' advance notice to Franchisor and Franchisor's prior consent.
  • A. Conditions to Transfer. Franchisor's consent to a Transfer under this Section 17.4 will be subject to satisfaction of the following conditions:
    1. Franchisee provides Franchisor the identity of all parties and their Interestholders, a copy of the purchase agreement, the organizational documents of the transferee and its Interestholders, together with all other information reasonably requested by Franchisor;
    1. payment by Franchisee of the then-current non-refundable property improvement plan fee (including any fees related to an extension thereof), and payment of the then-

current application fee for System Hotels to Franchisor by the transferee with its submission of the application. If Franchisor does not consent to the Transfer, Franchisor will refund the application fee, less $10,000;

    1. transferee and any new Interestholder is a Qualified Person;
    1. retention of a management company consented to by Franchisor under Section 8.1 if Franchisor determines in its sole discretion that the transferee is not qualified to operate the Hotel;
    1. execution by the transferee of the t

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 134–251)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Delta Hotels By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, transferring a franchise agreement requires advance notice and consent from the franchisor. Specifically, a franchisee must provide at least 45 days' advance notice to Delta Hotels By Marriott and obtain their prior consent before transferring the hotel or a controlling ownership interest in the franchise.

Delta Hotels By Marriott outlines specific conditions that must be met to obtain consent for a transfer. These include providing the identity of all parties involved, a copy of the purchase agreement, organizational documents of the transferee, and any other information reasonably requested by the franchisor. The franchisee must also ensure payment of the then-current non-refundable property improvement plan fee and the application fee for System Hotels by the transferee. The transferee and any new interest holders must be qualified individuals, and if Delta Hotels By Marriott deems the transferee unqualified to operate the hotel, they must retain a management company approved by the franchisor.

Furthermore, the transferee must execute the then-current form of the franchise and related agreements, which will include standard terms for new franchise System Hotels, including current fees and charges. Delta Hotels By Marriott may shorten the duration of the new franchise agreement to the remaining term of the original agreement and may require a property improvement plan to address necessary renovations. All amounts due to Delta Hotels By Marriott must be paid, and a general release of all claims against the franchisor and its affiliates must be executed. Finally, the franchisee is responsible for covering Delta Hotels By Marriott's outside counsel costs related to the transfer.

Delta Hotels By Marriott may withhold consent for a transfer even if all conditions are met if the franchisor determines that the proposed transferee's financial status will not allow the hotel to be operated in compliance with the brand's standards, if there is an uncured breach or default of a Marriott Agreement without an agreement to cure, if the hotel is not in good standing under the Quality Assurance Program, or if entering into the new franchise agreement would result in a default or breach of an existing agreement binding on the franchisor.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.