What is the purpose of the Openings program for an Even Hotels franchise?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
eting; however, you must pay for your travel, lodging and miscellaneous expenses.
The Openings program provides services and support required to open a hotel in the Brand System. The related Preopening Support Fee is $8,500 and covers support from license execution to hotel opening provided by the Hotel Lifecycle + Growth organization (included but not limited to Franchise Openings, Design Review, Construction). In the event additional onsite training is required at the hotel, additional costs may be incurred which currently range from $1,500-$6,000 depending on the scope of additional learning needs for the hotel.
During the hotel opening process, you may be required to pay additional fees for pre-and post-opening consultations and inspections conducted by SCH or designated representatives. These additional fees that are payable to SCH and are associated with on-site visits rescheduling of those visits or extensions of your hotel's opening date, will not exceed $5,000 per visit and you must also pay for the expenses of such representatives' travel, living and lodging expenses while conducting the visit.
TRAINING, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS:
Training and Materials:
Your General Manager and other individuals designated as your Brand System experts for your Hotel must attend the RAMP UP Program. This program provides basic instruction on the Reservation system and revenue management.
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Openings program is designed to provide the services and support necessary to open a hotel within the Even Hotels brand system. This support extends from the initial license execution to the actual opening of the hotel. The Preopening Support Fee for this program is $8,500, which covers support from the Hotel Lifecycle + Growth organization, including Franchise Openings, Design Review, and Construction.
As part of the Openings program, Even Hotels franchisees are required to meet with their Openings Regional Director and submit preliminary plans to Holiday for review and approval before starting any construction or design work. Additionally, attendance at a kick-off meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, or another designated location is expected for both the franchisee and their general contractor. While there are no fees for the kick-off meeting itself, franchisees are responsible for covering their own travel, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses.
It's important to note that additional costs may arise during the hotel opening process. Franchisees may be required to pay fees for pre- and post-opening consultations and inspections conducted by SCH or its representatives. These fees, associated with on-site visits, rescheduling, or extensions of the hotel's opening date, can reach up to $5,000 per visit. Franchisees are also responsible for covering the travel, living, and lodging expenses of these representatives during their visits. In the event that additional onsite training is required at the hotel, additional costs may be incurred which currently range from $1,500-$6,000 depending on the scope of additional learning needs for the hotel.