What is the maximum R&B Concept Development Fee for an Even Hotels franchise?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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EVEN Hotels R&B Concept Development:
Developing a unique Restaurant and Bar (R&B) concept is your responsibility and your concept must be approved by Holiday. If you will be managing a full-service restaurant independently (i.e., you do not engage a third-party R&B manager to operate your hotel's restaurant), you must pay an R&B Concept Development Fee (which may be up to $300,000 and which varies depending on your individual needs and management company capabilities). This fee would typically include the following: overall concept development including a concept description, target demographics, description of look/feel/ambience, cuisine program/spectrum, beverage program/spectrum, tabletop design and selection. Additionally,
this fee may include food and beverage menu ideation, food and cocktail re
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees who independently manage a full-service restaurant within their hotel are required to pay an R&B Concept Development Fee. This fee can reach a maximum of $300,000, with the exact amount varying based on the franchisee's specific needs and the capabilities of their management company.
The R&B Concept Development Fee covers a range of services aimed at establishing a unique and successful restaurant and bar concept. These services typically include the development of an overall concept, encompassing a concept description, identification of target demographics, and a detailed description of the desired look, feel, and ambience. The fee also covers the creation of a cuisine program, a beverage program, and the design and selection of tabletop items.
In addition to the core concept development services, the R&B Concept Development Fee may also include more specific services such as food and beverage menu ideation, the development of food and cocktail recipes, the provision of operational tools, and opening and training support as needed. This comprehensive support aims to equip franchisees with the necessary resources and expertise to successfully launch and manage their restaurant and bar operations within the Even Hotels brand framework.