Amadeus
on to dismiss the latest complaint was fully briefed as of January 6, 2026, and is pending with the court. MII intends to defend vigorously against plaintiffs’ claims. 2. Segal v. Amadeus IT Group, S.
From the filings
+3.311% units YoYHQ-led decisions
Autograph Collection
LodgingSoftware purchasing at Autograph Collection is controlled at the corporate level by Marriott International’s leadership, including CEO Anthony Capuano and Chairman David S. Marriott. The brand mandates Marriott’s Property Network Standard (GPNS) and an owner relations software system, with additional recommended tools like EMPOWER Sales and MI Leads. With 167 total units—156 franchised—the addressable market is concentrated in a small, luxury-lodging footprint across a handful of states.
For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.
Live signals
Total units
167
156 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+3.311%
vs prior filing
AUV
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Item 19, 2026
Royalty
5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
1.5%
national + local
Initial fee
$100K
per unit
Investment range
$1.05M–$1.83M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
6.5%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
Systems named in Item 11 of this filing. None is recorded as mandated here, which is not the same as the filing mandating nothing. Read Item 11 before treating the category as open.
CoStar
es filed a stipulated dismissal of the lawsuit, fully resolving the case. 2026 Autograph Collection Domestic FDD Items 1-23 - #3973070v2 19 C. Other Pending Actions 1. Portillo v. CoSTAR Group, Inc.,
Lightspeed
t stay at your hotel. Add-on services to this optional program may be available at an additional cost. Technology5 $15,000 to $25,000, On demand If additional training or database LightSpeed depending
OpenTable
e allowances if certain volume thresholds are met. In 2025, we and our affiliates received $130,000 as a result of this arrangement. We and our affiliates have an arrangement with OpenTable Inc. (“Ope
Sabre
y rebates, commissions, and markups are subject to change. We and our affiliates pay Sabre Inc. (“Sabre”) a fee for each transaction that is delivered from travel agencies through Sabre’s global distr
STR
h the results were achieved, as published by the United States Department of Treasury. The data in this Item 19 regarding reservations and the loyalty programs was not provided by STR, but instead was
TripAdvisor
nd paid ads in search engines (such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing), AI engines (such as Google, OpenAI, Anthropic), through advertising networks and direct referral partners (such as TripAdvisor, Google
Twitter
rry Group plc. since October 2019, and Procter & Gamble since August 2020. She previously served as a director of AT&T Inc. until April 2022, WGL Holdings, Inc. from 1999 to 2018, Twitter, Inc. from M
Yahoo
per month. 14 Through the Transaction-Based Media Program, we develop advertising materials and pay third parties to place listings and paid ads in search engines (such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing), AI
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
20 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 9 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We have independent access to the system databases at your hotel.
How the franchisor buys
Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?
YesItem 20
The Marriott International National Association (“MINA”) is a franchisee organization associated with the Autograph Collection system.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
11250060Item 8
The total amount of revenue that we and our affiliates received in 2025 as a result of franchisees’ required purchases, including any unrestricted rebates that we retained and did not distribute, and other fees or payments that we charged for providing procurement services on behalf of franchisees or otherwise…
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
MIP Americas may retain such funds as revenue.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
46Item 8
(ii) 46% to 60% of the total cost of purchases and leases you will incur to operate a typical Autograph Collection hotel2 on an annual basis.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 5
If you propose an interior design firm that is not on our list of recommended design firms, then we will require you to pay a $2,500 fee to review your proposed design firm and its prior work experience on similar projects.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must comply with all rules and regulations promulgated by the credit card companies and associations, including current the PCI data security standards and our PCI compliance standards.
Franchise management
Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?
YesItem 11
We may provide, and you must participate in (at your cost), sales and marketing programs and activities that are not funded by the Marketing Fund, such as email marketing, internet search engine marketing, transaction-based paid media programs, sales lead referrals and bookings, cooperative advertising programs…
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee, its contractors and subcontractors must cooperate fully with any inspections conducted by Franchisor.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 11
We may change the standards at any time.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
Your franchise agreement will permit you to operate one hotel of a specific size at a specific site selected by you and approved by us.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee will conduct an opening advertising and marketing campaign that complies with the Standards.
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 11
We may provide, and you must participate in (at your cost), sales and marketing programs and activities that are not funded by the Marketing Fund, such as email marketing, internet search engine marketing, transaction-based paid media programs, sales lead referrals and bookings, cooperative advertising programs…
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You must also use our preferred providers in connection with processing credit cards, including authorizations and settlements.
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesItem 6
We will require franchisees to submit payments due to us, our affiliates, and certain approved vendors such as travel intermediaries via ACH (Automated Clearing House) bank transfer or other methods of electronic funds transfer.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 11
We may provide, and you must participate in (at your cost), sales and marketing programs and activities that are not funded by the Marketing Fund, such as email marketing, internet search engine marketing, transaction-based paid media programs, sales lead referrals and bookings, cooperative advertising programs…
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
You] must use the POS system that we designate.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We have independent access to the system databases at your hotel.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
We may require additional training programs and courses when systems and operating standards change.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
During years in which we hold a regional General Managers Conference, the general manager of your hotel will be required to attend.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?Franchise agreement
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
- Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
The vendor opportunity at Autograph Collection
Autograph Collection is a luxury lodging brand operating 167 total units in the United States, of which 156 are franchised and 11 are company-owned. The brand’s footprint is geographically concentrated: Florida leads with three locations, Georgia has two, and single units exist in New Jersey, Alabama, and California. Year-over-year unit growth sits at 3.311%, indicating modest expansion. For software vendors, the addressable market is small but high-value—these are independent, upscale hotels operating under Marriott’s soft-brand umbrella. Average unit volume is not disclosed in the 2026 FDD, and the royalty rate is 5.0% with an initial franchise term of 20 years.
Who controls software purchasing
Purchasing authority rests at the corporate level. The FDD’s Item 1 lists Marriott International’s top leadership: David S. Marriott as Chairman of the Board, and Anthony Capuano as Director, Chief Executive Officer, and President. Additional directors include Isabella D. Goren, Deborah Marriott Harrison, and Frederick A. Henderson. No brand-specific CIO or technology buyer is named, which signals that technology decisions flow through Marriott’s centralized procurement and IT functions. Vendors should target Marriott’s enterprise technology and procurement teams rather than individual hotel owners.
Mandated and current tech stack
Autograph Collection operates under Marriott’s strict technology mandates. The 2026 FDD requires compliance with Marriott’s Property Network Standard (GPNS) and an owner relations software system—both mandatory for all units. Additionally, the brand recommends EMPOWER Sales (ARM) hotel user licenses, participation in the Global Sales Agent group booking program, and use of the MI Leads program. These systems form the operational backbone, and any new software must integrate with or complement this existing stack. There is no mention of a mandated POS by a named third-party vendor beyond GPNS.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The FDD does not include an Item 8 extract detailing procurement or supplier programs. Without that data, it is impossible to confirm whether Autograph Collection uses a designated supplier model, an approved vendor list, or an open procurement process. Similarly, Item 17 provides no renewal signals—no upcoming contract windows, renewal cycles, or renegotiation triggers are disclosed. The 20-year initial term suggests long franchise commitments, but the absence of renewal data means vendors must rely on direct outreach to Marriott’s procurement team to identify timing opportunities.
How to read the Autograph Collection FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the primary source for understanding the brand’s obligations, technology mandates, and corporate structure. Key sections for software vendors include Item 1 (executives and ownership), Item 11 (mandated systems and suppliers), and Item 8 (procurement restrictions, if any). In this FDD, Item 11 confirms the GPNS and owner relations mandates, while Items 8 and 17 lack the detail needed for full procurement mapping. The document is embedded below for direct review. For a ranked target list of franchise systems aligned with your software category, FranCloud can help prioritize your outreach.
Questions vendors ask
Autograph Collection, answered from the filing
Corporate leadership at Marriott International controls purchasing. Key executives include CEO Anthony Capuano and Chairman David S. Marriott. The FDD lists no separate brand-level CIO, indicating centralized Marriott procurement.
The 2026 FDD mandates Marriott’s Property Network Standard (GPNS) and an owner relations software system. It also recommends EMPOWER Sales (ARM) hotel user licenses, the Global Sales Agent group booking program, and MI Leads.
There are 167 total units: 156 franchised and 11 company-owned. The footprint is small and luxury-focused, with top states being Florida (3), Georgia (2), and one each in NJ, AL, and CA.
The most recent FDD does not disclose a designated or approved supplier list in Item 8. Without that extract, the procurement model remains unclear—likely centralized at Marriott but not publicly detailed.
The 2026 FDD provides no renewal or contract-cycle signals in Item 17. With a 20-year initial term and no recent activity disclosed, timing is opaque. Monitor Marriott’s corporate procurement calendar for clues.
The FDD was filed with state franchise regulators in 2026. You can read it directly in the embedded PDF viewer below—no need to visit a separate depository or registry.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
10 operators run 10 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit10
Top states by locations
| FL | 3 |
|---|---|
| GA | 2 |
| NJ | 1 |
| VA | 1 |
| AL | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Autograph Collection
strategic_multibrand of Marriott.
Sibling brands
Related Lodging brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.