What is the deadline for completing construction or renovation work for an Embassy Suites franchise project?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the deadline for completing construction or renovation work depends on the specific project and is determined on a project-by-project basis. For all projects, including new developments, conversions, re-licensing, change of ownership, or room addition projects, the completion date is agreed upon in the Franchise Agreement or Property Improvement Plan (PIP).
Embassy Suites offers some flexibility regarding project timelines. For new development or conversion projects, the start and completion dates are automatically extended by 30 days on a rolling basis, unless Embassy Suites provides at least 60 days' notice that these automatic extensions will end. This does not apply to re-licensing, change of ownership, or room addition projects.
If a franchisee needs more time, they can submit a written request for an extension before the deadline. If Embassy Suites approves the request, the franchisee must pay an extension fee, and new project start and completion dates will be set. This process ensures that franchisees have a mechanism to adjust their timelines if unforeseen circumstances arise, subject to franchisor approval and potential fees.