What deliverables are included in the audit for Springhill Suites By Marriott?
Springhill_Suites_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If the Hotel did not participate in Franchisor's services during the previous calendar year, Franchisor will provide the set-up services described in this Schedule C and charge Franchisee the one-time fee described below.
A new-build hotel will not be assessed this fee if the Franchisee signed a letter prior to opening. The fee shall be due in full 60 days after the Commencement Date.
Set-Up Services & Fees
Fee:
The audit will include:
- Audit report with findings and recommendations.
- 30-minute meeting to review findings & recommendations.
- Execution of all agreed upon changes to hotel systems within deliverables.
Source: Item 17 — , "Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution," is amended by the addition of the following paragraph(s) at the conclusion of the Item: (FDD pages 285–553)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a Springhill Suites By Marriott hotel did not participate in the franchisor's services during the previous calendar year, the franchisor will provide set-up services, which include an audit. This audit is part of the one-time set-up fee described in Schedule C of the FDD. A new-build hotel will not be assessed this fee if the franchisee signed a letter prior to opening. The fee is due 60 days after the Commencement Date.
The audit provided by Springhill Suites By Marriott includes an audit report detailing findings and recommendations. Following the report, there is a 30-minute meeting scheduled to review these findings and recommendations with the franchisee.
Finally, Springhill Suites By Marriott will execute all agreed-upon changes to the hotel systems within the scope of the deliverables. This ensures that the franchisee can implement the necessary adjustments to align with the brand's standards and operational requirements.