What does Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C. approve regarding the initial design development for The Standardx?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- Approve your initial design development documents and detailed plans for a new Hotel or renovation plans for conversion of an existing structure, including working drawings and specifications, if they comply with our Design and Construction Standards, the Hotel System and System Standards. You must prepare and submit the plans to us for our approval and change the plans as we specify. You may not begin constructing, remodeling or developing the Hotel until we have approved the plans. You may not change the approved plans, including by changing any structural or life safety equipment or systems, the number or type of guest rooms or common areas, or any architectural features, without our prior approval. (Section 2.1 and Exhibit B-3 of Franchise Agreement)
Source: Item 11 — Franchisor's Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems, and Training (FDD pages 48–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C. must approve the initial design development documents and detailed plans for a new hotel or renovation plans for the conversion of an existing structure. This approval is contingent upon the plans complying with The Standardx's Design and Construction Standards, the Hotel System, and System Standards.
The Standardx requires franchisees to submit these plans for approval and to make any changes that The Standardx specifies. Construction, remodeling, or development of the hotel cannot begin until the plans have been approved by Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C.
Furthermore, franchisees are prohibited from changing the approved plans without prior approval. This includes alterations to structural or life safety equipment or systems, the number or type of guest rooms or common areas, and any architectural features. This ensures that all The Standardx hotels maintain a consistent brand standard and meet the franchisor's requirements for quality and safety.