What will Hyatt Franchising, L.L.C. or its designated affiliate directly provide and deliver for The Standardx?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- As described in Item 8, identify the brands, types, makes and/or models of FF&E and other items (including both products and services) that meet our System Standards and, if we require, designated and approved suppliers of these items. We or our designated affiliate will directly provide and deliver, and in certain cases install, some items. We will provide you with the names of approved suppliers for some items. Our System Standards or other communications provide our standards and specifications for some items. (Sections 3.3, 4.3 and 4.4 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. or its designated affiliate will directly provide and deliver some items of FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) and other items that meet The Standardx's System Standards. In certain cases, they will also install these items. The FDD also mentions that The Standardx will provide franchisees with the names of approved suppliers for some of these items, and that the System Standards or other communications will provide the standards and specifications for some items.
This means that as a franchisee, you won't be entirely on your own when it comes to sourcing essential items for your hotel. The Standardx will take a hands-on approach by directly providing and delivering certain items, ensuring they meet the brand's standards. This can be a significant benefit, as it reduces the burden on the franchisee to independently source and vet suppliers.
However, it's important to note that this direct provision and delivery only applies to some items. For other items, The Standardx will provide a list of approved suppliers, giving you the flexibility to choose from a pre-approved pool. It is also important to note that the System Standards or other communications will provide the standards and specifications for some items. This hybrid approach allows The Standardx to maintain quality control while still offering franchisees some degree of autonomy. Prospective franchisees should clarify which specific items The Standardx will directly provide and deliver versus those for which they will provide a list of approved suppliers.