If applicable, what is the 'Renovation Commencement Date' for an Embassy Suites franchise and where is it specified?

According to Embassy Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Renovation Commencement Date is specified in Item 22, which discusses the franchise agreements. For CI, DT, ES, GU, HFS, OL, PY, QQ, and UP brands, the Construction Work Completion Date is due thirty-six (36) months from the Effective Date. However, the Renovation Commencement Date itself is not specified with a concrete timeframe in the provided excerpts.

While the Construction Work Completion Date is clearly defined, the Renovation Commencement Date is left blank in the agreement excerpts. This means that the specific date for commencing renovations is determined on a case-by-case basis and is likely outlined in the Addendum or Property Improvement Plan (PIP) specific to the franchise agreement.

A prospective Embassy Suites franchisee should carefully review their Addendum and any PIP to understand the specific Renovation Commencement Date applicable to their franchise. It is also important to discuss this with the franchisor to fully understand the timeline and expectations for any required renovations. Furthermore, franchisees should be aware of the possibility of extensions to the Renovation Commencement Date, as outlined in section 6.3.3, and the conditions under which these extensions may be granted or denied.