What is the name of the franchise agreement that Embassy Suites uses for the operation of the proposed hotel?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
This Franchise Agreement is entered between Hilton Franchise Holding LLC ("we," "us," "our" or "Franchisor") and the Franchisee set forth in the Addendum ("you," "your" or "Franchisee"), and is dated as of the Effective Date. We and you may collectively be referred to as the "Parties."
INTRODUCTION
We are an Affiliate of Hilton Worldwide. Hilton Worldwide and its Affiliates own, license, lease, operate, manage and provide various services for the Network. We are authorized to grant licenses for selected, first-class, independently owned or leased hotel properties, to operate under the Brand. You have expressed a desire to enter into this Agreement with us to obtain a license to use the Brand in the operation of a hotel at the address or location described in the Addendum.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the undertakings and commitments of each Party to the other Party in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows:
1.0 DEFINITIONS
The following capitalized terms will have the meanings set forth after each term:
- "Affiliate" means any natural person or firm, corporation, partnership, limited liability company, association, trust or other entity which, directly or indirectly, Controls, is Controlled by, or is under common Control with, the subject entity.
- "Agreement" means this Franchise Agreement, including any exhibits, attachments and addenda.
- "Anti-Corruption Laws" means all applicable anti-corruption, anti-bribery, anti-money laundering, books and records, and internal controls laws.
- "Brand" means the brand name set forth in the Addendum.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise agreement is referred to as the "Franchise Agreement". The document specifies that the agreement is entered into between Hilton Franchise Holding LLC and the franchisee, as indicated in the addendum, and is effective as of the stated Effective Date.
The agreement outlines the understanding between Embassy Suites and the franchisee, granting the franchisee a license to operate a hotel under the Embassy Suites brand at a designated location, as detailed in the addendum. The document emphasizes that the agreement is based on the commitments made by both parties.
Furthermore, the FDD defines key terms within the Franchise Agreement to ensure clarity and understanding of the contractual obligations and rights of both Embassy Suites and the franchisee. These definitions cover aspects such as "Affiliate", "Agreement", "Anti-Corruption Laws", "Brand", and other relevant terms that govern the franchise relationship.