Under the Even Hotels agreement, what does 'Asia-Pacific' exclude?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Asia-Pacific" means the countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific region, and for purposes of this Agreement includes Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Cambodia, Guam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam, but excludes Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Japan, India, Micronesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Vanuatu.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the definition of "Asia-Pacific" includes countries and territories in Asia and the Pacific region, specifically listing Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Cambodia, Guam, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Nepal, Northern Mariana Islands, Philippines, Seychelles, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Vietnam.
However, the definition explicitly excludes certain countries and territories from its scope. These exclusions are Australia, Fiji, French Polynesia, Japan, India, Micronesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, and Vanuatu.
For a prospective Even Hotels franchisee, this definition is important because it clarifies which regions are considered part of the Asia-Pacific territory under the franchise agreement. This could impact various aspects of the franchise relationship, such as development rights, marketing strategies, and operational support, depending on the specific country where the franchisee intends to operate.