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What is the first submittal required in the Design Review Submittal Process for The Standardx franchise?

The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

    1. Conceptual Design Submittal This step shall contain the conceptual designs and planning exercises and shall be submitted to Hyatt at the milestones indicated below. The conceptual design documents will include at minimum the following items, without limitation.
    • Layout plans
    • Sketches and conceptual imagery to illustrate the general planning and design aesthetic for the Project.
    • MEP, FLS, IT Basis of Design Narrative

Unacceptable designs or incomplete submittals may need to be resubmitted. Hyatt will issue a formal review prior to moving onto the next step. A 50% concept design presentation and a 100% concept design document submittal shall be submitted by Franchisee or its Consultants according to the deadlines specified by Hyatt for the Project. After review of physical installed Mock-up Room, all final approved FF&E and architectural finishes and designs to be installed in a Prototype Room within the hotel structure, as a first-in-place example of approved design, fit, finish, and workmanship.

Source: Item 18 — OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET (FDD pages 187–399)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the first submittal required in the Design Review Submittal Process is the Conceptual Design Submittal. This submittal should contain the conceptual designs and planning exercises for the new Brand hotel.

The conceptual design documents must include, at a minimum, layout plans, sketches and conceptual imagery illustrating the general planning and design aesthetic for the project, and a MEP, FLS, IT Basis of Design Narrative. The franchisee must submit these documents to Hyatt at the milestones indicated by Hyatt for the project.

Unacceptable or incomplete submittals may need to be resubmitted. Hyatt will issue a formal review before the franchisee can move on to the next step in the Design Review Submittal Process. The franchisee, or its consultants, must submit a 50% concept design presentation and a 100% concept design document according to the deadlines specified by Hyatt for the project. After review of a physical installed Mock-up Room, all final approved FF&E and architectural finishes and designs to be installed in a Prototype Room within the hotel structure, as a first-in-place example of approved design, fit, finish, and workmanship.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.