Is Embassy Suites responsible for the travel and lodging expenses incurred by franchisees or their employees when attending training programs?

According to Embassy Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are responsible for all travel, lodging, and other expenses incurred by themselves or their employees (or their Management Company's personnel) when attending required or optional training programs. While Embassy Suites may specify and provide these training programs at various locations, and may charge for the training services and materials, the financial burden of attending these programs falls on the franchisee. Franchisees are also responsible for selecting the personnel who will attend the training programs.

This means that prospective Embassy Suites franchisees need to factor in the costs of travel, accommodation, and other related expenses when budgeting for initial and ongoing training. These costs can vary depending on the location of the training programs, the number of employees requiring training, and the duration of the training. It is important for franchisees to carefully consider these expenses to ensure they can adequately support their staff's training needs.

This allocation of expenses is fairly typical in the franchise industry, where franchisees generally bear the costs associated with training their personnel. While the franchisor provides the training content and structure, the franchisee is responsible for ensuring their team receives the necessary training and for covering the logistical costs involved. Therefore, franchisees should inquire about the frequency, location, and duration of required and optional training programs to estimate these costs accurately.