Can Embassy Suites By Hilton require my Hotel to participate in promotional programs?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Promotional Programs
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 By Hilton's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, participation in promotional programs may be required or permitted. Embassy Suites By Hilton may develop promotional programs with third-party companies that feature those companies' branded products or services being offered or used by System Hotels. These programs can be launched, modified, or ended at any time by Embassy Suites By Hilton.
Participation in these promotional programs can involve several aspects for the franchisee. This includes offering specified promotional program products or services to guests, participating in related marketing efforts, following related operating standards, purchasing and using certain related equipment and supplies, and paying any fees or costs associated with the promotional programs.
Embassy Suites By Hilton may also designate approved suppliers for any such promotional programs or related products and services. The document indicates that Embassy Suites By Hilton and its affiliates may receive fees, rebates, and other revenues from franchisee purchases related to these promotional programs.