What is the due date for the Technology Services Fee for Atwell Suites?
Atwell_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
equipment | Monthly or Annually (payable to vendors) | Note 8 |
| (Column 1) Type of Fee | (Column 2) Amount | (Column 3) Due Date | (Column 4) Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| cost and installation fee/set up; | |||
| $0.04 per transaction | |||
| Bar SMS order ready | |||
| notification - | |||
| $0.0075 per text | |||
| message | |||
| Music Program - | |||
| $200 one | |||
| time equipment cost and $37 | |||
| per month for music service | |||
| PMS interface | |||
| Service Optimization - | |||
| $65 per | |||
| month plus $1/key (not to | |||
| exceed $185) for monthly | |||
| subscription | |||
| Computer Station - | |||
| $2,545 | |||
| one-time equipment cost and | |||
| $810 for annual workstation | |||
| and printer support | |||
| The Study Meeting Room | |||
| Technology Package - | |||
| $6,000 | |||
| one-time equipment cost; $575 | |||
| annual fee | |||
| Other Guest Experience Systems | Scent Program – $60-100 monthly and up to $175 for equipment/installation | Monthly or Annually | Note 8 |
| Third Party Distribution Connection Fees: | |||
| IHG Commission Services ("ICS") (Travel Agent | 10% (minimum) commission on GSR (or other commission that Holiday designates) | Monthly (Payable to SCH) | Note 9 |
| Commissions) | 2.25% commission on all | Monthly | Note 9 |
| IHG Ignite Digital | consumed direct digital | (Payable to SCH or | |
| Marketing Fees | revenue | intermediary) | |
| TMC (formerly known as BTA) Revenue Program | Hotels pay an override fee of 2.25% on qualifying consumed room nights only, with a maximum annual payment of $20,000 USD | Monthly (Payable to SCH) | Note 9 |
| IHG Business Edge Program Booking Fees | 4% of consumed tran |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Atwell Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the due dates for various technology-related fees differ. The Scent Program fee, which ranges from $60 to $100 monthly with potential equipment/installation costs up to $175, is due either monthly or annually. For other technology services, such as IHG Commission Services, IHG Ignite Digital Marketing Fees, TMC Revenue Program, and IHG Business Edge Program Booking Fees, payments are due monthly and payable to SCH.
Additionally, the Service Optimization fee of $65 per month plus $1 per key (up to $185) is also a monthly subscription. The Computer Station fee involves a one-time equipment cost of $2,545 and an annual workstation and printer support fee of $810. The Study Meeting Room Technology Package includes a one-time equipment cost of $6,000 and an annual fee of $575.
Prospective Atwell Suites franchisees should note the variety of technology-related fees and their respective payment schedules to accurately forecast their operating expenses. Understanding whether these fees are paid monthly or annually is crucial for budgeting and cash flow management. Franchisees should also clarify with the franchisor if there are any variations in these fees based on specific circumstances or hotel size.