Description
The Sheraton LLC Aloft Hotel FDD Download
| Franchisor | The Sheraton LLC |
| Franchise Opportunity | Aloft |
| Document | Franchise Disclosure Document |
| Pages | 332 |
| Year | 2014 |
| Franchise Category | Hotels/Lodging |
| Subcategory | N/A |
| Business Summary | The franchisee will establish and operate an Aloft® hotel (the “Aloft Hotel” or “Brand Hotel”) under a franchise agreement with The Sheraton LLC. |
Aloft FDD Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 1: The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors and Affiliates …………………………………………. 1
ITEM 2: Business Experience ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5
ITEM 3: Litigation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8
ITEM 4: Bankruptcy ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 12
ITEM 5: Initial Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
ITEM 6: Other Fees …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 15
ITEM 7: Estimated Initial Investment ……………………………………………………………………………………. 34
ITEM 8: Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services ………………………………………………………. 40
ITEM 9: Franchisee’s Obligations …………………………………………………………………………………………. 44
ITEM 10: Financing ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 45
ITEM 11: Franchisor’s Assistance, Advertising, Computer Systems and Training ………………………… 46
ITEM 12: Territory ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 60
ITEM 13: Trademarks …………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 61
ITEM 14: Patents, Copyrights and Proprietary Information………………………………………………………… 63
ITEM 15: Obligation to Participate in the Actual Operation of the Franchise Business ………………….. 65
ITEM 16: Restrictions on What the Franchisee May Sell …………………………………………………………… 66
ITEM 17: Renewal, Termination, Transfer and Dispute Resolution …………………………………………….. 68
ITEM 18: Public Figures ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 74
ITEM 19: Financial Performance Representations …………………………………………………………………….. 75
ITEM 20: Outlets and Franchisee Information ………………………………………………………………………….. 80
ITEM 21: Financial Statements ………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85
ITEM 22: Contracts ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 85
ITEM 23: Receipts ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 85
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