When should an Embassy Suites franchise applicant submit payment for the Franchise Application Fee?

According to the 2025 Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, an applicant should not submit payment for the Franchise Application Fee until at least the day after the 14th full calendar day following the date the applicant received the disclosure document, whether in paper form or through the E-Disclosure procedure.

Embassy Suites requires applicants to wait a minimum period after receiving the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) before submitting the application fee. This mandatory waiting period allows potential franchisees adequate time to review the FDD and consider the investment opportunity before committing any funds. The waiting period is designed to protect prospective franchisees by ensuring they have sufficient time to make an informed decision.

Specifically, the FDD mandates that payment should not be submitted until at least the day after a 14-day period has passed since the applicant received the disclosure document. This applies whether the document was received in paper form or electronically through the E-Disclosure procedure. This ensures that all applicants, regardless of how they receive the FDD, have the same opportunity to review the document before paying the application fee. Applicants should confirm the exact amount of the franchise application fee with their developer.