What is the consequence if an Even Hotels franchisee fails to comply with the Cable and Infrastructure BOD?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The requirements of this IHG Cable and Infrastructure Basis of Design (BOD), shall apply as the design and build-out basis for all IHG projects and properties, unless specifically indicated otherwise with advance written approval. The infrastructure design, materials and installation for each project must
adhere to and fully comply with the most current versions of all applicable referenced standards and specifications, laws, rules, standards, regulations, codes and ordinances of the country, federal, state, local and any other authorities having jurisdiction. Where the codes and standards requirements of any BOD areas conflict with each other, or are more stringent than other applicable codes, rules, regulations, and ordinances, the more stringent specifications shall apply. Deviations from any BOD Cable and Infrastructure design and performance requirements must be submitted in advance and require written approval from IHG, prior to any materials being purchased, or installed. Any failure or deviations to fully comply with all aspects of this Cable and Infrastructure BOD must be corrected at no additional cost to IHG.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 59–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must adhere to the IHG Cable and Infrastructure Standards Basis of Design (BOD). This BOD provides guidance on cable and infrastructure requirements for all IHG projects and properties and serves as a minimum requirement. However, franchisees will still need project-specific IT infrastructure Design Development (DD) and Construction Design (CD) packages to address the unique needs of each project and property.
The infrastructure design, materials, and installation must comply with the most current versions of all applicable standards, specifications, laws, rules, regulations, codes, and ordinances. If there are conflicting requirements, the more stringent specifications apply. Deviations from the BOD Cable and Infrastructure design and performance requirements must be submitted in advance and require written approval from IHG before any materials are purchased or installed.
The FDD states that any failure or deviations to fully comply with all aspects of this Cable and Infrastructure BOD must be corrected at no additional cost to IHG. This means that if an Even Hotels franchisee does not follow the BOD, they will be responsible for correcting the non-compliance at their own expense. This could involve redoing installations, replacing materials, or making other changes to bring the property into compliance with the BOD. This requirement ensures that all Even Hotels properties meet a consistent standard for cable and infrastructure, which can impact guest experience and operational efficiency.