Are the contract exhibits provided in the Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document intended for signature, or are they samples only?

According to the 2025 Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, the contract exhibits provided are samples only and are not intended for signature. Specifically, Exhibit D, which includes the Franchise Agreement and Addendum, along with other exhibits such as the Development Incentive Promissory Note, Eforea Spa Amendment, Guaranty of Franchise Agreement, Franchise Application, Information Technology System Agreement, and Lender Comfort Letter Forms, are all provided as samples. The FDD explicitly states that these documents are not exhaustive and may vary significantly from state to state and from transaction to transaction.

This means that prospective Embassy Suites franchisees should not treat the attached exhibits as the final, binding agreements they will be required to sign. Instead, these samples are meant to provide an overview of the types of agreements and the general terms that Embassy Suites typically includes in its franchise deals. Franchisees should carefully review these samples to understand the scope of the obligations and commitments they will be making.

Given that the actual contracts may vary, it is crucial for potential Embassy Suites franchisees to thoroughly review the final franchise agreement with a legal professional before signing. This will help ensure that they fully understand the specific terms and conditions applicable to their situation and that any state-specific requirements are properly addressed. Franchisees should pay close attention to any differences between the sample documents and the final agreements presented to them.