Under the Even Hotels FDD, what is the definition of 'Americas'?
Even_Hotels Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Africa" means the countries and territories in Africa, including Algeria, Angola, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
"Americas" means the countries and territories in North and South America (including Central America and the Caribbean), including Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, United States of America, and Uruguay.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 99–438)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Even Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term "Americas" is explicitly defined within the context of the PMS (Property Management System) Terms and Conditions.
The FDD states that "Americas" encompasses countries and territories in North and South America, including Central America and the Caribbean. This broad definition includes a detailed list of countries such as Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Belize, Brazil, Canada, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago, United States of America, and Uruguay.
For a prospective Even Hotels franchisee, understanding this definition is crucial as it delineates the geographical scope to which certain terms and conditions apply, particularly those related to the PMS agreement. This could impact various operational and contractual obligations depending on the location of the hotel.
The inclusion of a comprehensive list of countries ensures clarity and avoids potential disputes regarding the geographical boundaries of the "Americas" region as it pertains to the franchise agreement.