Entity formation, management agreements, employment compliance, and transaction advisory for hotel owners and operators.
Hotel and lodging businesses involve complex relationships between property owners, management companies, brands, and staff. Lawyers provide practical legal counsel for hotel owners and operators on the business side of hospitality — management agreements, employment compliance, vendor relationships, and transactions. Whether you own an independent property or operate multiple branded locations, the team helps you navigate the legal complexities of the lodging industry.
Negotiating hotel management contracts, brand agreements, and operational arrangements between owners and operators.
Staff employment policies, management agreements, seasonal workforce compliance, and operational vendor contracts.
Creating ownership and operating entities that separate property ownership from operations for liability and tax purposes.
Hotel acquisitions, property dispositions, portfolio transactions, and brand negotiations.
Core practice areas that support hotels & lodging businesses.
Key terms include management fee structure, performance benchmarks, owner approval rights, accounting and reporting requirements, brand compliance obligations, and termination provisions. The management agreement defines the relationship between the property owner and the operator.
Most hotel properties are held in single-purpose LLCs that separate the real estate asset from other business activities. This provides liability protection and simplifies financing, tax reporting, and eventual disposition.
Hotels face challenges around seasonal staffing, multiple shift scheduling, tip and gratuity policies, housekeeping safety standards, and multi-department workforce management. Employment policies need to address the 24/7 operational nature of hotel businesses.
Hotel acquisitions require evaluation of the management agreement, brand relationship, revenue performance trends, capital expenditure needs, employment obligations, and local market dynamics. Due diligence for hotels goes beyond typical commercial real estate transactions.
Schedule a consultation to discuss your hotels & lodging business needs.