Can Embassy Suites require my Hotel to participate in promotional programs?
Embassy_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may develop promotional programs with third-party companies that feature those companies' branded products or services being offered or used by our System Hotels. By way of example, we have collaborated with Tesla Inc., in connection with our electric vehicle (EV) charging program, and with Mars Petcare and its family of pet care brands in connection with our petfriendly hotel programs. We may launch, modify, and end any such promotional programs at any time. We may require or permit your Hotel to participate in these promotional programs, which can involve: (1) offering specified promotional program products or services to guests; (2) participating in related marketing efforts; (3) following related operating Standards; (4) purchasing and using certain related equipment and supplies; and (5) paying any fees or costs associated with the promotional programs (if any). We may designate approved suppliers for any such promotional programs or related products and services, and we and our affiliates may receive fees, rebates, and other revenues from your purchases related to these promotional programs as described in this Item 8.
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 45–50)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Embassy Suites may develop promotional programs with third-party companies. These programs may feature the companies' branded products or services being offered or used by the System Hotels. Embassy Suites may launch, modify, and end any such promotional programs at any time.
Embassy Suites may require or permit a Hotel to participate in these promotional programs. Participation in these programs can include: (1) offering specified promotional program products or services to guests; (2) participating in related marketing efforts; (3) following related operating Standards; (4) purchasing and using certain related equipment and supplies; and (5) paying any fees or costs associated with the promotional programs, if any.
Embassy Suites may designate approved suppliers for any such promotional programs or related products and services. Embassy Suites and its affiliates may receive fees, rebates, and other revenues from franchisee purchases related to these promotional programs. For example, Embassy Suites has collaborated with Tesla Inc. in connection with their electric vehicle (EV) charging program, and with Mars Petcare and its family of pet care brands in connection with their pet-friendly hotel programs.