How is the amount for architectural fees calculated for a Baymont Inn Suites, and what does it cover?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- 7 This range includes the costs for permit fees, utility deposits and related fees, environmental studies, architectural (and structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering) fees to adapt our prototypical plans and specifications to meet requirements and local code. This item does not include impact fees which may be assessed by local authorities or site evaluation fees, geotechnical report fees, or civil engineering fees. You should check with the applicable local authorities to determine if impact fees are assessed and, if so, how they are calculated and the amount to be charged to your Facility. Fees vary widely depending on your specific location and situation.
- 8 This range includes general construction, minimal site work and landscaping. The cost of construction may vary substantially from location to location. The type of construction used, cost of materials, labor costs, local code requirements and other factors will affect the cost.
- 9 This amount is calculated as 5% of Facility Construction costs.
- 10 The amount presented includes costs associated with guest room and public area high speed Internet access, PBX/telephone system (including consoles and guest room and administrative telephones) and television system. The low range assumes you will procure all of the above and you purchase the base system equipment.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 45–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, architectural fees are included in the estimated initial investment for a Chain Facility. For new construction, the architectural fees are calculated as 5% of Facility Construction costs. For existing facilities, this amount is calculated as 5% of Facility Improvement costs. These fees cover the costs for permit fees, utility deposits and related fees, environmental studies, architectural (and structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering) fees to adapt Baymont Inn Suites's prototypical plans and specifications to meet requirements and local code.
However, these fees do not include impact fees, site evaluation fees, geotechnical report fees, or civil engineering fees. The FDD advises prospective franchisees to check with local authorities to determine if impact fees are assessed, how they are calculated, and the amount charged to the Facility. The cost of construction and renovations can vary substantially from location to location, depending on factors such as the type of construction used, the cost of materials and labor, and local code requirements.
For existing facilities, the low end of the range assumes that the Facility is in excellent condition and does not need any architectural, design, or engineering work. The high end of the range presumes that the Facility will undergo a comprehensive renovation and incur the costs for permit fees, utility deposits and related fees, environmental studies, architectural (and structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering) fees to adapt Baymont Inn Suites's prototypical plans and specifications to meet requirements and local code. The FDD indicates that fees vary widely depending on the specific location and situation.