What is the relationship between the 'Designs' and the 'Standards' for an Embassy Suites hotel?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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6.0 HOTEL WORK
6.1 Necessary Consents.
- 6.1.1 You must obtain our prior written consent before retaining or engaging any architect, interior designer, general contractor and major subcontractors for the Hotel, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
- 6.1.2 Plans and Designs must be submitted to us in accordance with the schedule specified in the Addendum, or any PIP attached to this Agreement.
- 6.1.3 You shall not commence any Hotel Work unless and until we have issued our written consent in respect of the Plans and Designs, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld.
- 6.1.4 Before we approve your Plans, your architect or other certified professional must certify to us that the Plans comply with all Laws related to accessibility/accommodations/facilities for those with disabilities. You are solely responsible for ensuring that the Plans and Designs (including Plans and Designs for Hotel Work) comply with our then-current Standards, the Manual, [INSERT FOR EY, PE, RU: our Package requirements, and all Laws.
- 6.1.5 Once we have provided our consent to the Plans and Designs, no change may be made to the Plans or Designs without our prior written consent. By consenting to the Plans and Designs, or any changes or modifications to the Plans and Designs, we do not warrant the depth of our analysis or assume any responsibility or liability for the suitability of the Plans and Designs or the resulting Hotel Work.
6.2 Initial Hotel Work. You will perform or cause the Hotel Work to be performed in accordance with this Agreement, the approved Plans and Designs, [INSERT FOR EY, PE, RU: the approved Package, the Manual, and any PIP attached to this Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Standards' encompass all the criteria and policies developed by Embassy Suites for the design, construction, renovation, and operation of its hotels. These standards are detailed in the Manual or other written communications. Franchisees must submit their Plans and Designs to Embassy Suites for approval, ensuring they comply with all applicable laws and the brand's then-current Standards.
Embassy Suites requires franchisees to obtain written consent before hiring any architect, interior designer, general contractor, and major subcontractors. Franchisees must submit their Plans and Designs according to the schedule outlined in the Addendum or any PIP (Property Improvement Plan) attached to the Franchise Agreement. No hotel work can commence until Embassy Suites issues written consent for the Plans and Designs.
Before Embassy Suites approves the Plans, the franchisee's architect or certified professional must certify that the Plans comply with all laws related to accessibility and accommodations for people with disabilities. The franchisee is solely responsible for ensuring that the Plans and Designs comply with Embassy Suites's Standards, the Manual, and all applicable laws. Once Embassy Suites consents to the Plans and Designs, no changes can be made without prior written consent. However, Embassy Suites does not warrant the suitability of the Plans and Designs or assume any liability for the resulting hotel work by consenting to them.