Does Embassy Suites always reduce the Monthly Royalty Fee for Conversions?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We occasionally reduce the Monthly Royalty Fee for multi-unit or more experienced franchisees, for franchisees with whom we have previously dealt, for Conversions, or for franchisees in other unique circumstances. However, we do not always do so and may choose not to reduce your Monthly Royalty Fee, even if you possess some or all of these characteristics. We agreed to modify the Monthly Royalty Fee in 6 instances during 2024.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 27–41)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Embassy Suites does not always reduce the Monthly Royalty Fee for conversions. While they may offer a reduced Monthly Royalty Fee for conversions, among other circumstances, they are not obligated to do so.
Embassy Suites may also reduce the Monthly Royalty Fee for multi-unit or more experienced franchisees, or for franchisees with whom they have previously dealt, or for franchisees in other unique circumstances. However, even if a franchisee possesses some or all of these characteristics, Embassy Suites may still choose not to reduce the Monthly Royalty Fee.
The document states that Embassy Suites agreed to modify the Monthly Royalty Fee in 6 instances during 2024, indicating that while reductions are possible, they are not guaranteed and are determined on a case-by-case basis.