Does the architectural/design cost range for Baymont Inn Suites include impact fees?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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.
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, the architectural and design cost range does not include impact fees. The FDD specifies that impact fees may be assessed by local authorities. It is the franchisee's responsibility to check with local authorities to determine if these fees apply, how they are calculated, and the amounts charged to the facility. These fees can vary significantly depending on the specific location and situation of the Baymont Inn Suites franchise. Therefore, prospective franchisees need to budget separately for these potential impact fees in addition to the architectural and design costs outlined in the FDD.