Does the Even Hotels agreement specify any requirements for the Customer to comply with all applicable laws and regulations?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Hotel will comply with (i) all Laws applicable to Hotel and the Next-Gen Payments Solution, including all applicable Privacy Laws; and (ii) the policies, requirements, and procedures of IHG that are made available to Hotel from time to time.
Customer represents and warrants that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations and all appropriate practices with respect to food safety including the storing, preparation and serving of food and potability of water.
Customer acknowledges and agrees to comply with all equipment manufacturers' specifications and product dispensing and preparation instructions and specifications of which it is made aware in writing by Company and Bottler.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the agreement does specify that the Customer (franchisee) must comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Specifically, the Customer must comply with laws applicable to the Hotel and the Next-Gen Payments Solution, including all applicable Privacy Laws. Additionally, the Customer must adhere to IHG's (InterContinental Hotels Group) policies, requirements, and procedures that are made available from time to time.
Furthermore, the Customer represents and warrants that it complies with all applicable laws and regulations and all appropriate practices with respect to food safety, including the storing, preparation, and serving of food and potability of water. The Customer also acknowledges and agrees to comply with all equipment manufacturers' specifications and product dispensing and preparation instructions and specifications of which it is made aware in writing by Company and Bottler.
These stipulations ensure that Even Hotels franchisees operate their businesses in accordance with legal and safety standards, which protects both the franchisee and the brand. Franchisees should ensure they understand all applicable laws and regulations, as well as IHG's policies, to avoid any potential breaches of the franchise agreement.