A Nigerian dual-brand development brought under Accor's Mövenpick brands with Nigerian investors; African by asset location, partner domicile and territory.
| Record ID | TX-AFR-2025-0071 |
|---|---|
| Record type | Commercial IP transaction |
| Transaction type | Franchise agreement, Trade mark licence, Know-how licence |
| IP rights | trade mark, know-how |
| Status | Signed |
| Qualifying date | 2025-10-21 |
| Sector | Hospitality · Hotel and serviced-apartment franchising |
| African markets | Nigeria |
| Licensed territory | Nigeria (one dual-branded development). |
| Disclosed value | Not disclosed in the sources reviewed. |
| Evidence | Primary source, independently corroborated · 3 source(s) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-25 |
Parties
- Accor SA (France): franchisor, licensor
- John Williams Hotels & Resorts (Nigeria): franchisee, investor
- Boulevard Hotel Group (Nigeria): franchisee, investor
Key terms
- Interest: franchise and management rights; Exclusivity: Not stated by source; Territorial scope: 138 rooms and 36 serviced apartments, Abuja; Term: Opening Q1 2026
Sources
- Accor expands West Africa footprint with landmark signing of Mövenpick and Mövenpick Living Abuja, Accor (via Hospitality Net), 2025-10-21
- Accor expanding Mövenpick brand in Nigeria, HOTELSMag, 2025-10-20
- Accor expands across Africa, THP News, 2025-11-25
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