What is the required method of payment for the franchise application fee for an Embassy Suites By Hilton?
Embassy_Suites_By_Hilton Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Applicant must pay the franchise application fee ("Franchise Application Fee") by check or wire transfer when the Application is submitted or promptly after expiration of the waiting period specified below. Please confirm the amount of your franchise application fee with your Developer.
NOTE: APPLICANT SHOULD NOT SUBMIT PAYMENT OF THE FRANCHISE APPLICATION FEE UNTIL AT LEAST THE DAY AFTER THE 14TH FULL CALENDAR DAY FOLLOWING THE DATE APPLICANT RECEIVED THE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT IN PAPER FORM OR THROUGH THE E-DISCLOSURE PROCEDURE.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–304)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Embassy Suites By Hilton Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchise application fee must be paid by check or wire transfer. The application should be submitted, or paid promptly after the waiting period has expired. The FDD specifies that the applicant should confirm the amount of their franchise application fee with their Developer.
Embassy Suites By Hilton does not allow payment of the franchise application fee until at least the day after the 14th full calendar day following the date the applicant received the disclosure document in paper form or through the E-Disclosure procedure.
It is important to note that the application fee is generally non-refundable once the application is approved, even if the approval is conditional on providing additional information. However, if the application is not approved or is withdrawn before approval, Embassy Suites By Hilton will refund the fee, less $7,500 for processing costs. For a Change of Ownership Application, if Embassy Suites By Hilton approves the Application, and the approved change of ownership does not occur, then Embassy Suites By Hilton will refund the Franchise Application Fee without interest, less $7,500.