What is the procedure for adding guest rooms or suites to an Even Hotels franchise?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
A standard application fee for additional guest rooms or suites, as set forth in IHG's then current franchise disclosure document for Brand System hotels, will be charged upon application for any guest rooms or suites to be added to the Hotel.
The Hotel comprises all structures, facilities, appurtenances, furniture, fixtures, equipment, entry and exit rights, parking, pools, landscaping and other areas from time to time located on the land identified by Licensee to IHG in anticipation of this License, or located on any land from time to time approved by IHG for additions, signs or other facilities. The Hotel must include the facilities listed on Attachment "A" hereto. No change in the number of approved guest rooms or suites and no other significant change in the Hotel or in the manner in which the Hotel rooms and services are offered to the public (including timesharing and condominium hotel projects and other projects not involving short term stays by transient guests) may be made without IHG's written approval.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, adding guest rooms or suites to an existing hotel requires a formal application and written approval from IHG. A standard application fee, as detailed in IHG's current franchise disclosure document for Brand System hotels, will be charged for each application to add rooms or suites. This fee is in addition to the initial application fee paid during the original franchising process.
This process ensures that any changes to the hotel's structure and offerings align with Even Hotels' brand standards and business practices. The FDD specifies that no changes to the number of approved guest rooms or suites, or any other significant change to the hotel, can be made without IHG's written consent. This includes changes to how the hotel rooms and services are offered to the public, such as timesharing or condominium projects that do not involve short-term stays by transient guests.
For a prospective Even Hotels franchisee, this means that any plans to expand the hotel's capacity or alter its fundamental business model must be pre-approved by IHG. Franchisees should factor in the application fee and the time required for approval when considering such changes. It is also important to understand that IHG has the right to deny these requests if they do not align with the brand's overall strategy and standards. Franchisees should consult the most current FDD to confirm the exact amount of the room addition fee.