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What is the full name of the Guest Internet Access bandwidth that Even Hotels is required to use?

Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

For Guest Internet Access ("GIA") Bandwidth (IHG Connect), a Hotel will be required to utilize a certified SCH approved provider ("Integrator") and enter into a participation agreement with an approved provider (see the form agreement attached as Exhibit G-6 to this disclosure document and Item 8). Monthly service fees will vary based on regional telecommunication or cable company sources. Hotels with existing contracts with bandwidth providers must allow such contracts to expire or terminate by their own terms and not allow them to renew, by giving appropriate notice as soon as the terms of those contracts permit. If the contract term will extend more than one year after the effective date of the respective Standard, and the Hotel has a right to terminate for convenience (without cause) and without payment of any fees, then the Hotel must exercise that right so that the contract terminates within that year. If a Hotel leaves the Brand System while its IHG Connect Participation Agreement is still in effect, the licensee shall be liable for payment to IHG of an early termination fee equal to (X) the number of months remaining in the term of the term of the Participation Agreement multiplied by (Y) the monthly fees due under the Participation Agreement. Such payment is due within 30 days following the termination date. It is recommended that all Participation Agreements are renewed at expiration, as contracts that are out of term may be subject to price increases until renewed with the existing provider and or the Hotel signs up for a new provider change. Price increases are determined by the provider. All vendor equipment must be returned to the vendor within 30 days of the circuit disconnection or the Hotel will be subject to fees covering the cost of such hardware (i.e., Managed Router, NIDS, etc.).

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–52)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Even Hotels's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the full name for Guest Internet Access bandwidth is "Guest Internet Access ('GIA') Bandwidth (IHG Connect)". This means that as a franchisee, you are required to use IHG Connect for providing internet access to your guests.

As an Even Hotels franchisee, you must use a certified SCH-approved provider, referred to as an "Integrator," and enter into a participation agreement with them. The monthly service fees for this bandwidth will vary depending on the regional telecommunication or cable company sources. If you already have contracts with bandwidth providers, you must allow them to expire or terminate, ensuring they do not renew beyond one year after the effective date of the brand standards, provided you can terminate without fees.

If an Even Hotels location leaves the brand system while the IHG Connect Participation Agreement is still active, the franchisee is liable for an early termination fee. This fee is calculated by multiplying the number of months remaining in the agreement by the monthly fees. It's recommended to renew participation agreements upon expiration to avoid potential price increases. Additionally, all vendor equipment must be returned within 30 days of circuit disconnection to avoid additional fees.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.