Are Even Hotels General Managers required to attend annual retraining seminars?

According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, General Managers are required to attend annual retraining seminars. Specifically, the FDD states, "Every General Manager must also attend annual retraining seminar(s) when designated by Holiday." This means that as an Even Hotels franchisee, you must ensure your General Manager participates in these seminars if and when Holiday (the franchisor) designates them.

This requirement ensures that General Managers stay updated on brand standards, operational procedures, and any changes within the Even Hotels system. The franchisor, Holiday, determines the specifics of these retraining seminars, including the content, schedule, and location. As the franchisee, you will need to be prepared to accommodate these requirements and ensure your General Manager's availability.

While the FDD excerpt confirms the mandatory nature of annual retraining seminars, it does not detail the costs associated with these seminars. However, other sections of the FDD indicate that franchisees are typically responsible for covering travel expenses, lodging, and other related costs for their employees attending training programs. Therefore, franchisees should budget for these potential expenses when planning for ongoing training and development of their General Managers.