What is the expected timeframe for Holiday to respond to a request for approval of equipment or supplies for Even Hotels?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you purchase or lease any equipment or supplies not previously approved by Holiday, you are required to submit a written request for Holiday's approval. Holiday reserves the right to require removal of any non-approved product installed at the Hotel. While Holiday has no obligation to respond within a certain time frame, it expects to do so within 45 to 60 days from receipt of your request. Holiday may require certain information, tests and inspections, at no expense to Holiday, as a condition of approval.
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, if a franchisee purchases or leases equipment or supplies not previously approved by Holiday, they must submit a written request for approval. While Holiday, the parent company, is not obligated to respond within a specific timeframe, they expect to respond within 45 to 60 days from receiving the request.
Even Hotels reserves the right to require the removal of any non-approved product installed at the hotel. As a condition of approval, Holiday may require certain information, tests, and inspections, which will be at the franchisee's expense.
This means that franchisees need to factor in a potential delay of up to two months when sourcing new equipment or supplies. It is crucial to plan ahead and submit requests well in advance to avoid any disruptions to the hotel's operations. Additionally, franchisees should be prepared to cover the costs of any required tests or inspections during the approval process.