Under what circumstances might additional onsite training costs be incurred for an Even Hotels franchise, and what is the potential range of these costs?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ribute and for new room inventory types. Photographs must be completed in accordance with photography guidelines within 45 days of opening as an EVEN® Hotel, as well as within 45 days after significant hotel renovations.
Note 8: The Openings program provides services and training 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 (including but not limited to Franchise Openings, Plan Review
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 52–59)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, additional onsite training costs may be incurred if the hotel requires learning beyond the standard pre-opening support. The cost for this additional training can range from $1,500 to $6,000, depending on the scope of the additional learning needs for the hotel. This is separate from the Preopening Support fee of $8,500, which covers support from license execution to hotel opening.
Even Hotels also requires that the General Manager and front office staff complete web-based training for IHG Concerto™ at no cost. The RAMP UP Program, which provides instruction on IHG Concerto™, the reservation process, and revenue management, is also free for the General Manager and designated system experts, although participants are responsible for their own travel, meals, and lodging expenses if they attend in person. Core certification training for various roles is included in the annual subscription for the IHG Learning Program, but travel expenses for in-person classes and costs for optional or supplemental courses are the franchisee's responsibility.
Prospective Even Hotels franchisees should factor in the potential for these additional training expenses when budgeting for their initial investment. While some training is included, the need for extra onsite support can add a significant cost. It is important to discuss with Even Hotels the criteria that determine the scope of additional learning needs to better estimate potential training expenses.