When are the Even Hotels IHG Business Edge Program Booking Fees due?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IHG Business Edge Program Booking Fees | 4% of consumed transient revenue booked through the IHG Business Edge Program. IHG One Rewards Measured Standards are | Monthly (Payable to SCH) | Note 5 |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–52)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the IHG Business Edge Program booking fees are due monthly. These fees are equal to 4% of the consumed transient revenue booked through the IHG Business Edge Program. The payments are made to SCH (presumably Six Continents Hotels, Inc., a related entity of IHG).
The IHG Business Edge Program is designed to generate incremental revenue from mid-market and local accounts for Even Hotels. Hotels are automatically enrolled but can opt-out, forgoing any bookings from the program if they do so. By participating, Even Hotels franchisees agree to honor discounts ranging from 4.0% to 14.5% off the Best Flexible Rate (BFR), which is the best publicly available rate for the room at the time of reservation. These discounts are subject to change and are based on the room revenue spend of the IHGBE client.
Franchisees should factor this monthly expense into their operating budget and understand how participation in the IHG Business Edge Program will affect their overall revenue strategy. It is important to weigh the costs of the booking fees against the potential increase in occupancy and revenue generated by the program. Additionally, franchisees should monitor the discount percentages offered through the program to ensure they align with their revenue goals.