What is the annual cost of the Continuing Education program for a Baymont Inn Suites franchise?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
irtual format or ii) a virtual-only format.
Continuing Education – We will provide a comprehensive curriculum of hotel operations training. The cost of ongoing learning and development support for your entire hotel team is $1,200 per year. This fee includes (i) the tuition for two regional workshops, (ii) access to Wyndham University, WHR's learning management system, for your entire hotel team and (iii) service culture support and training materials.
In addition to the above, franchisees of conversion facilities must also purchase the item below from us or our affiliate:
Temporary Signage – If we allow you to open the Facility before installing permanent signage, we will arrange for one of our approved suppliers to provide temporary signage for t
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD pages 27–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to participate in the Continuing Education program. The annual cost for this program is $1,200 per year. This fee covers ongoing learning and development support for the entire hotel team.
Specifically, the $1,200 annual fee includes tuition for two regional workshops, access to Wyndham University (WHR's learning management system) for the entire hotel team, and service culture support and training materials. This comprehensive approach ensures that franchisees and their staff have access to resources and training necessary for maintaining brand standards and providing quality service.
All Baymont Inn Suites franchisees, including those of transfer facilities and those renewing their franchises, are required to participate in Continuing Education and pay the associated fee. This mandatory participation underscores the brand's commitment to continuous improvement and maintaining consistent service standards across all franchise locations.