Under what circumstances can Hyatt revoke its approval of a Management Company or Franchisee managing The Standardx Hotel?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If an approved Management Company or Franchisee (if Hyatt approves Franchisee to manage the Hotel) at any time becomes a Competing Brand Owner, fails to attend and successfully complete mandatory training program(s), fails to meet Hyatt's minimum qualifications (as Hyatt may periodically modify them), or fails to comply with this Agreement (including any System Standards and/or, without limiting the terms of Section 4.8 below, if the Hotel remains in any remedial or non-compliant status under Hyatt's then-current Quality Assurance and Compliance Program for three (3) or more consecutive months), the Management Company Documents, or any conditions of operator approval previously imposed by Hyatt, then, without limiting Hyatt's other rights and remedies under this Agreement and applicable law, Hyatt may (i) revoke its approval of the Management Company (or of Franchisee) as the manager of the Hotel or (ii) as a condition of its continued approval, Hyatt may impose on the Management Company (or Franchisee) additional requirements, including participation in remedial training and other operational programs, at the Management Company's or Franchisee's expense.
If Hyatt revokes its approval of the Management Company or of Franchisee as manager, then Franchisee must promptly terminate the Management Arrangement with that Management Company (if applicable) and either assume direct control of the Hotel's management and operation, if Hyatt approves Franchisee to manage the Hotel, or engage another Management Company that Hyatt has approved in writing.
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, Hyatt can revoke its approval of a Management Company or Franchisee managing a hotel under specific circumstances. These include if the Management Company or Franchisee becomes a Competing Brand Owner, fails to attend and successfully complete mandatory training programs, fails to meet Hyatt's minimum qualifications (as Hyatt may periodically modify), or fails to comply with the Franchise Agreement. Non-compliance includes any System Standards and/or if the Hotel remains in any remedial or non-compliant status under Hyatt's then-current Quality Assurance and Compliance Program for three or more consecutive months.
If any of these conditions are met, Hyatt has the right to revoke its approval of the Management Company or Franchisee as the hotel's manager. Alternatively, Hyatt may impose additional requirements for continued approval, such as participation in remedial training and other operational programs, at the Management Company's or Franchisee's expense.
If Hyatt revokes its approval, the Franchisee must promptly terminate the Management Arrangement with the Management Company, if applicable. Following termination, the Franchisee must either assume direct control of the Hotel's management and operation, if Hyatt approves the Franchisee to manage the Hotel, or engage another Management Company that Hyatt has approved in writing. This ensures that The Standardx hotels maintain brand standards and operational quality, protecting Hyatt's brand reputation and customer experience.