What services and support are included in the Openings program for Even Hotels?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
etition. These costs will range from $15,000 to $75,000.
PRE-OPENING SUPPORT:
The Openings program provides services and support required to open a hotel in the Brand System, including Key Programs Training, pre- and post-opening support and other pre-opening consultations. 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, Plan Review, Construction).
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.
You must use architects and interior design firms approved by Holiday for the build-out of your Hotel. To be approved by Holiday, such architects and interior design firms must demonstrate premium/luxury hospitality experience with a minimum of 3 to 5 completed projects in the past five (5) years.
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 provides services and support required to open a hotel in the Brand System. This includes Key Programs Training, pre- and post-opening support, and other pre-opening consultations. The Preopening Support Fee is $8,500, which covers support from license execution to hotel opening provided by the Hotel Lifecycle + Growth organization, including Franchise Openings, Design Review, and Construction.
During the hotel opening process, franchisees may be required to pay additional fees for pre- and post-opening consultations and inspections conducted by SCH or designated representatives. These additional fees, payable to SCH, are associated with on-site visits, rescheduling of those visits, or extensions of the hotel's opening date, and will not exceed $5,000 per visit. Franchisees must also cover the expenses of such representatives' travel, living, and lodging during the visit.
Prior to construction and design plan commencement, the design and construction team must attend a Design Immersion Session for training on brand hallmarks, design philosophy, and the PIP/Plan Review process. Franchisees are responsible for covering travel, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses for these mandatory programs. Before construction or design begins, franchisees must meet with their Openings Regional Director and submit preliminary plans to Holiday for comment and approval. There is an expectation that the franchisee and their general contractor attend a kick-off meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, or other locations designated by Holiday, with the franchisee responsible for travel, lodging, and miscellaneous expenses.