Is Holiday responsible for acquiring the site for an Even Hotels location?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Holiday is not responsible for acquiring the site for the location of your Hotel (paragraph 1.A of the License). Holiday's representative may make a personal inspection of the site and the surrounding area. Although Holiday does not grant site approval, it may deny site approval for a hotel. Conforming the site to federal, state and local laws, ordinances, and building codes and obtaining required permits (e.g. health, sanitation, building, driveway, utility and sign permits, etc.) is your responsibility.
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 70–82)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Holiday is not responsible for acquiring the site for the location of your Hotel. However, a representative of Holiday may conduct a personal inspection of the site and surrounding area. While Holiday does not grant site approval, it retains the right to deny site approval for a hotel.
It is the franchisee's responsibility to ensure the site conforms to all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and building codes. This includes obtaining all necessary permits such as health, sanitation, building, driveway, utility, and sign permits. The franchisee is solely responsible for all costs and arrangements related to construction or remodeling.
At least 210 days before breaking ground, franchisees must submit preliminary plans for approval. Final plans, specifications, and drawings, including proposed equipment, furnishings, facilities, and signs, must be submitted at least 120 days prior to breaking ground. Franchisees must complete construction and obtain authorization to open the new development hotel within 18 months from the start of construction and within 24 months from the date of the License agreement, unless an extension is granted.