Where can I find the Agents for Service of Process within the Springhill Suites By Marriott FDD?
Springhill_Suites_By_Marriott Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| EXHIBIT A | Term Sheet |
|---|---|
| EXHIBIT B | Application |
| EXHIBIT C | Franchise Agreement and Related Agreements |
| EXHIBIT D | State Amendments to Disclosure Document |
| EXHIBIT E | State Amendments to Franchise Agreement |
| EXHIBIT F | Agents for Service of Process |
| EXHIBIT G | State Regulatory Authorities |
| EXHIBIT H | System Agreements - AT&T Participation Agreement - Electronic Funds Transfer Authorization Form |
| EXHIBIT I | Lodging Laws and Regulations |
| EXHIBIT J | Audited Financial Statements of MIF, L.L.C. for the Three Fiscal Years in the Period Ended December 31, 2024 |
| EXHIBIT K | Manuals, Standards, and Resources |
| EXHIBIT L | Service Agreements - Revenue Management Advisory Services Agreements - Shared Services Agreement - Area Sales and Multi-Hotel Sales - Customer Engagement Center Property Support Services Agreement - Franchise Operations Support Resources Services Agreement - Above Property Room Control Consulting Agreement |
| EXHIBIT M | Open Outlets/Unopened Outlets |
| EXHIBIT N | Former Franchisees |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 138–139)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Springhill Suites By Marriott Franchise Disclosure Document, the Agents for Service of Process can be found in Exhibit F.
Agents for Service of Process are individuals or entities designated to receive legal notices on behalf of Springhill Suites By Marriott. This is important for franchisees because it specifies who is authorized to accept legal documents if a franchisee is involved in a lawsuit or other legal proceeding. Knowing who these agents are and where they are located ensures that legal notices are properly served and that the franchisee is informed of any legal actions in a timely manner.
In the franchise agreement, it is common practice to include a section that specifies the agents for service of process, ensuring that all parties involved are aware of the designated contacts for legal matters. This arrangement helps to streamline legal communications and ensures that important legal documents reach the appropriate representatives, which is a standard component of franchise agreements to facilitate legal compliance and communication.