Who must Even Hotels franchisees use for the build-out of their Hotel?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must use architects and interior design firms approved by Holiday for the build-out of your Hotel. To be approved by Holiday, such architects and interior design firms must demonstrate premium/luxury hospitality experience with a minimum of 3 to 5 completed projects in the past five (5) years. Prior to your architect and/or design firm beginning detailed construction and design plans, your design and construction team must: attend a Design Immersion Session for training on the brand hallmarks, design philosophy and PIP/Plan Review process. You must pay your travel, lodging and other miscellaneous expenses for these mandatory programs. Before any construction or design begins, you must meet with your Openings Regional Director and submit preliminary plans to Holiday for comment and approval. There is an expectation that you, and your general contractor must attend a kick-off meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, or other locations that Holiday may designate. There are no fees for the kick-off meeting; however, you must pay for your travel, lodging and miscellaneous expenses.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must use architects and interior design firms approved by Holiday for the build-out of their hotel. To gain approval from Holiday, these firms must demonstrate experience in premium/luxury hospitality, with a minimum of three to five completed projects in the past five years.
Before the architect and/or design firm begins detailed construction and design plans, the franchisee's design and construction team must attend a Design Immersion Session. This session provides training on the brand hallmarks, design philosophy, and PIP/Plan Review process. The franchisee is responsible for covering all travel, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses associated with this mandatory program. Additionally, before any construction or design work commences, the franchisee must meet with their Openings Regional Director and submit preliminary plans to Holiday for review and approval.
Furthermore, Even Hotels expects that the franchisee and their general contractor will attend a kick-off meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, or at another location designated by Holiday. While there are no fees for the kick-off meeting itself, the franchisee must cover their own travel, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses. This requirement ensures that the build-out adheres to Even Hotels' standards and specifications, maintaining brand consistency and quality across all franchise locations.