What is the fee for the set-up services described in Schedule C for Delta Hotels By Marriott?
Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 6: Obligations of Franchisee.** Franchisee agrees to the following:]
Schedule C APRC One-Time Set-Up Fee
If the Hotel did not participate in Franchisor's services during the previous calendar year, Franchisor will provide the set-up services described in this Schedule C and charge Franchisee the one-time fee described below.
A new-build hotel will not be assessed this fee if the Franchisee signed a letter prior to opening. The fee shall be due in full 60 days after the Commencement Date.
Set-Up Services & Fees
Fee:
The audit will include:
- Audit report with findings and recommendations.
- 30-minute meeting to review findings & recommendations.
- Execution of all agreed upon changes to hotel systems within deliverables.
Source: Item 6 — Obligations of Franchisee.** Franchisee agrees to the following: (FDD pages 363–513)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Delta Hotels By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, if a hotel did not participate in the franchisor's services during the previous calendar year, Delta Hotels By Marriott will provide set-up services as described in Schedule C. The franchisee will be charged a one-time fee for these services. This fee is due 60 days after the commencement date. However, a new-build hotel will not be charged this fee if the franchisee signed a letter prior to opening.
The set-up services include an audit report with findings and recommendations, a 30-minute meeting to review these findings, and the execution of all agreed-upon changes to hotel systems within the deliverables.
The excerpt does not specify the exact dollar amount of the one-time fee. Instead, it indicates that the cost can be found in the Above Property Rooms Control (APRC) consulting agreement. To fully understand the financial commitment, a prospective franchisee should carefully review this agreement and discuss the fee with Delta Hotels By Marriott.