Are Even Hotels required to provide televisions that meet technical specification requirements?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Televisions:
Hotels are required to provide televisions that meet the technical specification requirements and minimal diagonal screen size for in-room and public spaces.
In-Room Entertainment:
Hotels are required to install and maintain approved TV sets and/or STBs that are compatible with IHG Studio, use an approved SCH-certified integrator to install the equipment, connect guest room TVs to the data port behind the TV that connects to a switch using an ethernet cable, and must enter into an agreement with one of them. Monthly service fees will include a base per-room fee for guest support.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 59–68)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, hotels are required to provide televisions that meet certain technical specifications. Specifically, the televisions must meet the technical specification requirements and minimal diagonal screen size for in-room and public spaces.
In addition to meeting technical specifications, Even Hotels are required to install and maintain approved TV sets and/or STBs that are compatible with IHG Studio. Franchisees must use an approved SCH-certified integrator to install the equipment and connect guest room TVs to the data port behind the TV using an ethernet cable. Franchisees must also enter into an agreement with one of them.
Monthly service fees will include a base per-room fee for guest support. These requirements ensure that all Even Hotels provide a consistent and up-to-date entertainment experience for guests, but also add to the initial and ongoing costs of operating the franchise. Franchisees should carefully consider these technology requirements and associated costs when evaluating the investment.