What is the deadline for an Even Hotels licensee to provide IHG with evidence of compliance regarding the cancellation of any fictitious names containing Even Hotels marks after termination or expiration of the license?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, Licensee must cancel any fictitious, trade, or assumed name or equivalent registration that contains any Marks or any variations thereof, and Licensee must furnish IHG with evidence satisfactory to IHG of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after termination or expiration of this License. Anything in this paragraph which is not done by Licensee within 30 days after expiration or termination of this License may be done at Licensee's expense by IHG or its agents who may enter upon the premises of the Hotel for that purpose.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Even Hotels Franchise Disclosure Document, after the license expires or is terminated, the licensee has 30 days to provide IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) with evidence that they have canceled any fictitious, trade, or assumed names that include Even Hotels marks or variations of those marks.
This requirement ensures that the franchisee ceases all use of the Even Hotels brand and prevents any public confusion after the franchise agreement ends. The franchisee must take necessary actions to de-identify the hotel, including removing signage and other branded materials. Canceling fictitious names is a part of this process.
If the Even Hotels licensee fails to meet this 30-day deadline, IHG has the right to take these actions themselves, and the franchisee will be responsible for covering the expenses incurred by IHG. This provision protects IHG's brand and ensures consistent compliance across all former franchise locations.