Does Baymont Inn Suites charge tuition for the Hospitality Management Program?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
that we have from you, in writing, current and accurate information about the name and contact information, including e-mail address, for the person who is designated by you to (a) represent you in dealings with us pertaining to the Facility, including authority to make decisions regarding and sign ancillary agreements related to day-to-day operations of the Facility, and (b) receive all legal notices pertaining to this Agreement, including all matters pertaining to the Chain's franchise advisory council or similar body, if any (to whom we may refer as the "Site Principal Contact"). Your initial Site Principal Contact is the person you indicate in Section 17.3. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if we provide you with an e-mail address to be used for receiving communications from us, you acknowledge that delivery of such communications to this e-mail address shall be deemed sufficient notice of the communications' content.
- 4. Our Operating and Service Obligations. We will provide you with the following services and assistance:
- 4.1 Training. We may offer (directly or indirectly by subcontracting with an affiliate or a third party) general manager training, re-certification training, remedial training, and supplemental training.
- 4.1.1 General Manager Training. We will offer general manager certification training for your general manager in our Hospitality Management Program, which may be held in i) a hybrid, inperson and virtual format or ii) a virtual-only format. The program will cover such topics as operating a Chain Facility, marketing and sales, financial management, guest services and people management. Your initial general manager (or other representative who exercises day to day operational authority) for the Facility must complete this program to our satisfaction no later than 90 days after the Opening Date. Any replacement general manager must complete the training program to our satisfaction within 90 days after he/she assumes the position. If we do not offer a place in the training program within the above time frame, your replacement general manager must complete the next program held at which we offer a place. Your general manager for the Facility must complete the training even if you employ managers at other Chain Facilities who already have received this training. We charge you tuition for our Hospitality Management Program which is set forth on Schedule D. If he/she does not complete the training within 90 days after the Opening Date, and for any replacement general manager, you must pay a separate tuition at the rate then in effect for the program when your manager attends the program. If you or any other employee at the Facility wishes to participate in the training in addition to your general manager, you can do so and you must pay the Additional Attendee Fee, currently $1,400, which is payable by the scheduled date for the program and is in addition to the tuition due for your general manager. We may charge you full or discounted tuition for "refresher" training for your general manager or for additional staff members who complete the training program with your general manager.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–443)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Baymont Inn Suites does charge tuition for its Hospitality Management Program. The specific tuition amount is detailed in Schedule D of the Franchise Disclosure Document, which is not included in the provided excerpts. The initial general manager (or the person with day-to-day operational authority) must complete this program within 90 days of the opening date. If a replacement general manager is appointed, they also must complete the training within 90 days of assuming the position. If Baymont Inn Suites cannot offer a place in the training program within the specified time frame, the replacement general manager must attend the next available program.
In addition to the general manager, other employees can participate in the training program for an Additional Attendee Fee, which is currently $1,400. This fee is payable by the scheduled date of the program and is in addition to the general manager's tuition. Baymont Inn Suites may also offer refresher training for the general manager or additional staff members, potentially at full or discounted tuition rates.
Prospective franchisees should note that they are also responsible for covering the travel, lodging, meals, incidental expenses, compensation, and benefits for any in-person components of the training for themselves, their general manager, and any additional staff members. Furthermore, if a designated staff member fails to register or attend a required training program without prior notification, Baymont Inn Suites may charge a no-show fee of up to 100% of the tuition. Cancellation fees of up to 50% of the tuition may apply for cancellations made less than fourteen days before the scheduled training.