What are 'Final Plans' also referred to as when submitting them to IHG for an Even Hotels location?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Submit "Final Plans" to IHG, for IHG's review and approval, before final submittal to Licensee's local building authority and in no event later than the Final Plans Due Date or such other date as IHG may agree with Licensee in writing. "Final Plans" is also referred to as 100% Construction Documents and means final versions of construction documents used for permitting and associated specifications including architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape, site plans with parking, all floorplans, exterior and interior elevations, enlarged plans, building sections, millwork detail and other specialty consultant design documents with such detail and containing such additional details and information as IHG may request.
The Final Plans as submitted to IHG shall conform to then prevailing Standards, including the construction standards set forth in the Standards and address all revisions required by IHG's review and approval of the Preliminary Plans.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Final Plans" is also referred to as "100% Construction Documents." These documents are the final versions of construction documents used for permitting and associated specifications. They include architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape, and site plans with parking. The plans also feature all floorplans, exterior and interior elevations, enlarged plans, building sections, millwork detail, and other specialty consultant design documents with such detail and containing such additional details and information as IHG may request.
For a prospective Even Hotels franchisee, this means that when submitting the final construction plans to IHG for review and approval, these plans must be comprehensive and detailed. They need to cover all aspects of the hotel's construction, from the site layout to the interior finishes. The plans must also conform to the then prevailing Standards, including the construction standards set forth in the Standards and address all revisions required by IHG's review and approval of the Preliminary Plans.
It is important for franchisees to ensure that the architect they hire is qualified and experienced in commercial building design and construction. The plans must be prepared in accordance with IHG's electronic submittal guidelines, as outlined on www.ihgdesignconnect.com, and must be written in English. Additionally, franchisees should be prepared to provide hard copy samples for all finishes and fabrics.
Submitting thorough and accurate Final Plans is a critical step in the development process for an Even Hotels franchise. Failure to do so could result in delays in construction or even rejection of the plans by IHG. Therefore, franchisees should work closely with their architect and IHG to ensure that the Final Plans meet all requirements.