Does Even Hotels require franchisees to get approval before using a Merchant Provider?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Before you engage any Merchant Provider, you must provide to us in writing the Merchant Provider's legal name, contact information, and intended function.
You acknowledge and agree that you will not use, or provide Cardholder data access to, any Merchant Provider until you receive our approval (which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld) and, if required, confirmation of our registration of that Merchant Provider with applicable Card Organizations.
You are responsible for all our costs and expenses associated with our review, approval, certification (and recertification as may be required by us or the Card Organization Rules) and registration of any Merchant Providers.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must obtain approval before engaging a Merchant Provider. Before a franchisee engages any Merchant Provider, they must provide the Merchant Provider's legal name, contact information, and intended function in writing to Even Hotels.
The FDD states that franchisees must not use any Merchant Provider or provide them with access to cardholder data until they receive approval from Even Hotels. This approval will not be unreasonably withheld. If required, Even Hotels will confirm the registration of that Merchant Provider with applicable Card Organizations.
Even Hotels also stipulates that franchisees are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with the review, approval, certification, and registration of any Merchant Providers. This includes recertification fees that may be required by Even Hotels or Card Organization Rules. This requirement ensures that all Merchant Providers meet the data security standards set forth by Even Hotels and applicable Card Organizations, reducing the risk of data breaches and maintaining the integrity of financial transactions.