What does the Embassy Suites applicant agree to supply to the Franchisor?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Part 1: Application Checklist
The following items must be included for the Application to be complete. We reserve the right to request additional information as we consider appropriate**:**
| | (in thousands) | |---|---| | Contract acquisition costs $ 376,063 $ (69,820) $ 306,243 | | | Franchise contract intangible assets acquired 85,304 (3,317) 81,987 | | | Costs to obtain contracts 7,259 (2,741) 4,518 | | | $ 468,626 $ (75,878) $ 392,748 | | | Contract acquisition costs $ 287,958 $ (54,374) $ 233,584 | | | Costs to obtain contracts 7,256 (2,307) 4,949 | | | $ 295,214 $ (56,681) $ 238,533 | | | Recognized as a reduction of franchise royalty fees $ 16,053 $ 12,897 $ 11,972 | | | Recognized in amortization expense 3,751 414 410 | |
| Name of Applicant: | | ("Applicant") | |-----------------------------|--------------------------------|-------------------------------| | Location: | | ("Location") | | Brand (check one): | | | | Canopy by Hilton | Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton | Motto by Hilton | | Conrad | Hilton | PRoje Signia by Hilton | | Curio Collection by Hilton | Hilton Garden Inn | Spark by Hilton | | DoubleTree by Hilton | Home2 Suites by Hilton | Tapestry Collection by Hilton | | DoubleTree Suites by Hilton | Homewood Suites by Hilton | Tempo by Hilton | | Embassy Suites | LivSmart Studios by Hilton | Tru by Hilton | | Graduate by Hilton | LXR | Waldorf Astoria | | Hampton Inn by Hilton | | | This franchise application letter ("Application Letter") is provided to Hilton Franchise Holding LLC ("Franchisor"), a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. ("Hilton Worldwide"), authorized to consider and process an application for a franchise to operate a hotel under the Brand at the Location in the United States ("Hotel"). The present or future subsidiaries and affiliates of Hilton Worldwide are collectively referred to as "entities" ("Entities"). Applicant understands that Franchisor is relying on the information provided in this application and all documents submitted by Applicant and co-owners and their agents, advisers and representatives in connection with or in support of the application, including, but not limited to, this Application Letter (together, the "Application"). Applicant agrees to supply such additional information, statements or data as may be requested by Franchisor. Applicant represents, warrants, and undertakes to Franchisor and the Entities, that:
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- All information contained in the Application is true, correct and complete as of the date of this Application Letter. Applicant will promptly inform Franchisor of any change in any of the information provided in the Application.
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- Both Applicant and the undersigned have the authority to make the Application and to enter into a franchise agreement ("Franchise Agreement") for the proposed Hotel at the Location. Neither the making of this Application nor the execution of a Franchise Agreement will conflict with nor put Applicant in breach of the terms of any agreements to which Applicant, its affiliates or the undersigned are a party or by which Applicant or its affiliates are bound. Neither Applicant nor its affiliates have been induced by Hilton Worldwide to terminate or breach any agreement with respect to theLocation.
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- Certain information concerning Franchisor's system for the Brand, including the Disclosure Document (if required under applicable law), the manual and the Franchise Agreement (together, the "Franchise Information"), has been made available to Applicant.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–305)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, as part of the franchise application, the applicant agrees to provide additional information, statements, or data that the Franchisor requests.
Furthermore, the applicant confirms that all information provided in the application is truthful, accurate, and complete as of the application date. The applicant is obligated to promptly inform Embassy Suites of any changes to this information. The applicant also acknowledges that they have the authority to make the application and enter into a franchise agreement for the proposed hotel location, ensuring that neither the application nor the execution of a Franchise Agreement will breach any existing agreements.
Additionally, the applicant acknowledges that Embassy Suites has made available certain information concerning the Brand's system, including the Disclosure Document, the manual, and the Franchise Agreement, and that the applicant is generally familiar with this information. The applicant undertakes to treat the manual as confidential and recognizes that all Franchise Information is the property of Hilton Worldwide and/or its Entities, with the applicant obtaining no rights to it until a Franchise Agreement is in place. The applicant also acknowledges that there are no oral agreements or understandings with Embassy Suites or its Entities regarding the Franchise Agreement as of the application date.
Finally, the applicant acknowledges that the Franchise Application Fee must be enclosed with the Application if the mandatory waiting period has expired, or must be paid promptly after expiration of the mandatory waiting period. If the Application is not approved or if Applicant withdraws the Application before it is approved, the Franchise Application Fee will be fully refunded, without interest, less $7,500 for time and expenses incurred by Franchisor in processing the Application.