Is an Even Hotels franchisee required to sign up for IHG SmartPay, and if so, for what purpose?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You will be required to sign up for IHG SmartPay to view and pay invoices. Holiday may require you to settle all outstanding obligations payable to Holiday by signing up for direct account debit, electronic funds transfer, or any other program designated by Holiday to accomplish the same purpose.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to sign up for IHG SmartPay. This program is used to view and pay invoices.
Even Hotels may also require franchisees to settle all outstanding obligations payable to Holiday (the franchisor) through direct account debit, electronic funds transfer, or any other program designated by Holiday to accomplish the same purpose. This ensures that Even Hotels has a reliable method for receiving payments owed by the franchisee.
This requirement ensures that Even Hotels can efficiently manage and collect payments from its franchisees, reducing administrative burdens and potential delays in receiving funds. Franchisees should be prepared to utilize IHG SmartPay or other designated methods for settling their financial obligations with the franchisor.