Does Delta Hotels By Marriott receive compensation from approved sign vendors?
Delta_Hotels_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must purchase exterior building signs that meet our specifications from one of several approved sign vendors. These approved vendors are not affiliated with us, and we do not currently receive any compensation from these vendors for your purchases from them, although we reserve the right to do so in the future. All property signage must be pre-approved by us. All property signage must be pre-approved by us.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 72–77)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Delta Hotels By Marriott's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must purchase exterior building signs that meet the brand's specifications from one of several approved sign vendors. Currently, Delta Hotels By Marriott does not receive any compensation from these vendors for franchisee purchases. However, Delta Hotels By Marriott reserves the right to receive compensation from the sign vendors in the future.
This means that while franchisees are required to use approved vendors for signage to maintain brand consistency, Delta Hotels By Marriott is not currently profiting from these specific vendor relationships. This could be seen as a benefit to franchisees, as it suggests that the approved vendors are selected based on quality and adherence to brand standards rather than potential kickbacks to the franchisor.
However, the FDD explicitly states that Delta Hotels By Marriott reserves the right to receive compensation from these vendors in the future. This means that the cost of signage could potentially increase for franchisees if Delta Hotels By Marriott decides to implement such an arrangement. Prospective franchisees should consider this potential future change when evaluating the overall cost of investment and ongoing expenses.