What obligations does an Embassy Suites franchisee have under Item 9 that are related to the standards for building, designing, furnishing, equipping, and supplying their hotels as described in Item 8?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
suppliers we permit you to use, or in accordance with our specifications.
General Requirements
All franchisees must build, design, furnish, equip and supply their hotels in accordance with the Standards (as defined in the Franchise Agreement). The Standards for the hotel are compiled in our standards manual ("Manual") and, if you construct an eforea spa, then also in the eforea spa Manual. We regularly review, modify, and implement product and service Standards. We may periodically modify and update Standards to reflect operational requirements, advances in technology, improved methods of manufacture, new materials structures and decor, new products, improved prices and other factors. We currently issue, modify and update specifications in the form of updates to the Manual.
We may periodically require you to maintain, replace, modernize, rehabilitate, and/or upgrade your Hotel's furniture, furnishings, fixtures, finishes, equipment, fittings, signs, computer hardware and software and related equipment, supplies, and other items to meet our then-current Standards. We may utilize specific renovation schedules for this purpose as part of the Standards , which we may modify at any time. These Renovation Schedules may be provided to you under our Fixed Renovation Cycle Management ("FRCM") program or any replacement or other program that we utilize in accordance the Standards in the future. You are required to comply with any renovation schedule (including any FRCM renovation) that applies to your Hotel.
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Embassy Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 9 generally refers to the franchisee's obligations under the franchise agreement. Item 8 states that all Embassy Suites franchisees must build, design, furnish, equip, and supply their hotels according to the brand's standards, which are detailed in the standards manual. These standards are periodically reviewed, modified, and updated to reflect operational requirements, technological advancements, improved manufacturing methods, new materials, and other factors.
Embassy Suites may require franchisees to maintain, replace, modernize, rehabilitate, and/or upgrade their hotel's furniture, furnishings, fixtures, equipment, and other items to meet the current standards. These upgrades may follow specific renovation schedules, such as the Fixed Renovation Cycle Management (FRCM) program. Franchisees are obligated to comply with any renovation schedule that applies to their hotel and are responsible for covering the costs associated with these renovations and any other changes necessary to maintain compliance with the brand's standards.
In summary, an Embassy Suites franchisee's obligations include adhering to the brand's standards for hotel construction, design, furnishing, and equipping, as well as complying with any required renovation schedules and covering the associated costs. These obligations ensure that all Embassy Suites hotels maintain a consistent level of quality and meet the evolving expectations of guests.