What is the Franchise Application Fee for re-licensing an Embassy Suites By Hilton?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tes. Unless otherwise stated, these are not refundable under any circumstances.
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | |||
| Franchise Application Fee – New Development or Conversion | $100,000, plus $400 for each additional guest room or suite over 250. | With Application. | See Note 1. |
| Franchise Application Fee – Change of Ownership | $200,000 | With Application. | See Note 1. |
| Franchise Application Fee – Re-licensing | $100,000 | With Application. | See Note 1. |
| Property Improvement Plan ("PIP") Fee | $10,000 | Before PIP inspection is scheduled. | Payable to prepare a PIP for a Conversion, Change of Ownership, or Re-licensing of an existing hotel. In some circumstances, we may waive the PIP fee or apply the PIP fee |
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS towards th |
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 22–27)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Embassy Suites By Hilton's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Franchise Application Fee for re-licensing is $100,000, which is due with the application. Prospective franchisees should note that all applicants must complete an application to operate a System Hotel, and the current form is attached as Exhibit F. Once Embassy Suites By Hilton approves the application, the Franchise Application Fee is generally non-refundable. However, if the applicant withdraws the application before approval, or if Embassy Suites By Hilton denies the application, the fee will be refunded, less a $7,500 processing fee, which may be waived or reduced at their discretion.
Embassy Suites By Hilton may elect to reduce the Franchise Application Fee after considering criteria such as incentives for hotel development within the System, a hotel's market position, the property size, and the number of hotels in the System operated by a franchisee. In limited and unique circumstances, they may waive part of the Franchise Application Fee or negotiate the fee for franchisees with whom they have previously dealt, but they are not obligated to do so.
For a Re-Licensing project, franchisees must start the renovation work by the date agreed to in the Franchise Agreement or Property Improvement Plan (PIP), which is set on a project-by-project basis. Franchisees must complete the construction or renovation work by the date agreed to in the Franchise Agreement or PIP, also set on a project-by-project basis. If an extension of any start date or completion date is needed, a written request must be submitted before that date occurs. If Embassy Suites By Hilton approves the request, the franchisee must pay an extension fee, and new project start and completion dates will be set accordingly. These automatic extensions will not apply to any Relicensing projects.