What is the maximum services fee that Americas Best Value Inn may charge for IT assistance?
Americas_Best_Value_Inn Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Expenditure | Amount Conversion | New Construction | Method Of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Implementation | $0 to $10,000 | $0 to $10,000 | As arranged | Before opening | Us |
| Services (Note 13) |
- Note 13 This estimate includes the CRS and interface builds, Sonesta IT project management implementation services relating to our specified solutions, including a comprehensive site survey, coordination with your Hotel's general contractors for systems installation and schedule, and installation of our required systems.
If you require our assistance to configure and install these components, you will pay us this services fee, which may be up to $10,000; this estimate includes travel and other expenses for our personnel, which we anticipate being $750 to $2,500.
- Note 14 This fee is dependent on certain components of your Hotel that must be activated and the complexity of your Hotel, such as the size and location.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 32–38)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Americas Best Value Inn Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be charged up to $10,000 for IT implementation services. This fee covers assistance with configuring and installing IT components, including travel and other expenses for Americas Best Value Inn personnel, estimated between $750 and $2,500. This IT implementation fee applies to both conversion and new construction hotels.
The IT implementation services encompass CRS (Central Reservation System) and interface builds, along with Sonesta IT project management implementation services. These services include a comprehensive site survey, coordination with the hotel's general contractors for system installation and scheduling, and the installation of required systems. The actual amount depends on the components of the hotel that must be activated and the complexity of the hotel's IT infrastructure, such as its size and location.
Prospective franchisees should note that this IT implementation services fee is part of the broader initial investment required to set up an Americas Best Value Inn franchise. While the FDD provides an estimate, actual costs can vary. Franchisees should carefully assess their specific needs and the complexity of their hotel to anticipate potential IT costs accurately. It is advisable to discuss the scope of IT services required and the potential for additional fees with Americas Best Value Inn during the due diligence process.