For Springhill Suites By Marriott, what is considered an 'Applicant Entity' when completing Form 3?

According to Springhill Suites By Marriott's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an 'Applicant Entity' for Form 3 includes each franchisee of each hotel that is the subject of the Application. It also includes, if different, each owner of each hotel (or the land upon which the hotel is built) that is the subject of the Application. Form 3 requires information and documents for each of these Applicant Entities.

This means that if you are applying for a Springhill Suites By Marriott franchise, you must complete Form 3 not only for the franchise entity itself but also for the owners of the hotel property or land, if they are different from the franchisee. This ensures Springhill Suites By Marriott has a comprehensive understanding of all parties involved in the franchise operation.

Prospective franchisees should be prepared to gather detailed information about the ownership structure of both the franchise entity and the property. This includes providing formation documents, ownership percentages, and organizational charts to clearly illustrate who controls the Applicant Entity. If there are multiple entities involved, Springhill Suites By Marriott requires a breakdown of ownership to reflect cumulative ownership or a detailed organizational chart.