What must an Embassy Suites franchisee do to request an extension of any project start or completion date?
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, if a franchisee wishes to request an extension of any project start date or completion date, they must submit a written request before the date in question occurs. If Embassy Suites approves the request, the franchisee must pay an extension fee, and new project start and completion dates will be set accordingly. This applies to all projects, including New Development, Conversion, Re-Licensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition projects.
For New Development or Conversion projects, the start and completion dates will be extended by 30 days on a rolling basis automatically without a fee. However, Embassy Suites can provide at least 60 days' notice to end these automatic extensions. After the automatic extensions end, any further extension requests must be submitted in writing before the relevant date. If approved, the franchisee must pay the extension fee to have new dates set. These automatic extensions do not apply to Relicensing, Change of Ownership, or room addition projects.
This policy ensures that Embassy Suites franchisees have a clear process for requesting extensions, but it also places the onus on the franchisee to proactively manage their project timelines and seek extensions in a timely manner. The fees associated with extensions, while not specified in amount, could represent a significant cost if delays are not carefully managed. The automatic extensions for New Development and Conversion projects offer some flexibility, but franchisees should be aware of the conditions under which these extensions can be terminated by Embassy Suites.