When is the Opening Process Services Fee due for an Embassy Suites By Hilton?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miscellaneous Services and Programs | |||
| Opening Process Services Fee | $6,000 | Before opening. | This fee is to help recoup our costs in providing certain pre-opening services to help you open your Hotel, such as guidance with commercial planning, activation of appropriate programs, and tools and resources available to Brand hotels. |
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 Opening Process Services Fee is $6,000 and is due before opening. This fee helps Embassy Suites By Hilton recoup costs associated with providing pre-opening services. These services include guidance with commercial planning and the activation of appropriate programs, tools, and resources available to the brand's hotels.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that $6,000 must be budgeted and paid before the hotel can officially open its doors. This fee is in addition to other initial fees, such as the Franchise Application Fee, Property Improvement Plan fee, and various computer system fees. It is important to note that this fee is specifically allocated to cover the costs of pre-opening support and guidance provided by Embassy Suites By Hilton.
Understanding the timing and purpose of this fee is crucial for managing the initial investment required to launch an Embassy Suites By Hilton franchise. Franchisees should ensure they have sufficient funds available to cover this expense before the hotel's opening date. This fee is relatively small compared to other initial fees, but it is a mandatory part of the opening process.