For a Conversion, Re-Licensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition project for an Embassy Suites franchise, when must renovation work begin?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
es paid Franchise Application Fees of $7,500 to $200,000 for Change of Ownership.
- For a New Development, you must start construction within 16 months after the date we approve your Application. For a Conversion, Re-Licensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition project, you must start the renovation work by the date we have agreed to in the Franchise Agreement or PIP, which is set on a project-by-project basis. For all projects (including New Development, Conversion, Re-Licensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition project), you must complete the construction or renovation work by the date we have agreed to in the Franchise Agreement or PIP, which is set on a project-by-project basis. If you wish to request an extension of any start date or completion date for your project, you must submit a written request
before that date occurs. If we approve your request, you must pay the extension fee and we will set new project start and completion dates accordingly.
However, in New Development or Conversion projects the start date and completion date will be extended by 30 days on a rolling basis automatically without a fee unless we provide at least 60 days' notice to you that these automatic extensions will end. At that point, if you wish to request any further extension, you must submit a written request before the relevant date occurs. If we approve your request, you must pay the extension fee and we will set new project start and completion dates accordingly. These automatic extensions will not apply to any Relicensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition projects.
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Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the start date for renovation work on a Conversion, Re-Licensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition project is determined on a project-by-project basis. The specific date will be outlined in the Franchise Agreement or Property Improvement Plan (PIP). This means that the commencement of renovation is not a fixed timeline but is instead negotiated and agreed upon between Embassy Suites and the franchisee for each individual project.
Embassy Suites requires franchisees to adhere to the agreed-upon start and completion dates for all projects, including new developments, conversions, re-licensing, changes of ownership, or room additions. If a franchisee anticipates needing more time, they must submit a written request for an extension before the original start date. Approval of such requests is subject to Embassy Suites' discretion, and an extension fee may be required.
It's important to note that while New Development or Conversion projects may qualify for automatic 30-day extensions on a rolling basis (unless Embassy Suites provides 60 days' notice to end this provision), this does not apply to Re-licensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition projects. Therefore, franchisees undertaking these types of projects must be particularly diligent in managing their timelines and requesting extensions proactively if needed. This project-specific approach allows Embassy Suites to maintain quality and brand standards while accommodating the unique circumstances of each franchise location.