For Embassy Suites By Hilton, what certification is required regarding the Plans before they are approved?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 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.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites By Hilton's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, before the franchisor approves the franchisee's plans, the architect or another certified professional must certify that the plans comply with all laws related to accessibility, accommodations, and facilities for those with disabilities. The franchisee is responsible for ensuring that the plans and designs comply with the then-current standards, the manual, package requirements, and all laws.
This requirement ensures that all Embassy Suites By Hilton hotels meet legal requirements for accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. This protects both the franchisee and the franchisor from potential legal issues related to non-compliance.
The franchisee cannot begin any hotel work until Embassy Suites By Hilton issues written consent for the plans and designs. However, Embassy Suites By Hilton does not warrant the depth of its analysis or assume responsibility for the suitability of the plans and designs or the resulting hotel work by consenting to the plans and designs, or any changes or modifications to them.
This means that while Embassy Suites By Hilton reviews the plans, the ultimate responsibility for ensuring the plans are compliant and suitable rests with the franchisee. It is important for prospective franchisees to engage qualified professionals to develop and certify their plans to meet all requirements.