What is the cost for the Loyalty Program fees for Baymont Inn Suites franchises?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
All franchisees will be assessed Loyalty Program Fees, as applicable, on Wyndham Rewards member stays at their Facility. Stays for which members earn Wyndham Rewards points are defined in the Front Desk Guide, as may be amended. Certain member stays may not qualify for Wyndham Rewards point earnings. We will proactively match and award points to members even if they fail to present their membership number before check-out. We will reimburse you for free night stays at your Facility under a formula which is listed in the Front Desk Guide, which may be amended. Wyndham Rewards, Inc. has reserved the right to modify, alter, delete or add new terms or conditions, procedures, point values, redemption levels or rewards for the Wyndham Rewards program upon thirty (30) days' notice. Wyndham Rewards, Inc. may terminate the program at any time upon six months' prior notice.
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, all franchisees will be assessed Loyalty Program Fees, as applicable, on Wyndham Rewards member stays at their Facility. These fees fund the costs associated with operation, customer support, technology and marketing of the Wyndham Rewards guest loyalty programs.
The amount of these fees is not specified in Item 6. However, if a Baymont Inn Suites Facility fails to achieve a required number of Wyndham Rewards Valid Enrollments (or other Loyalty Metric that the franchisor may require from time to time) during a defined measurement period, the franchisee must pay a Missed Valid Enrollment Fee. The FDD states that details regarding enrollment quotas and how member stays qualify for Wyndham Rewards points are defined in the Front Desk Guide, which may be amended.
It is important for prospective Baymont Inn Suites franchisees to understand the specific amounts and conditions related to the Loyalty Program Fees. They should also inquire about the metrics used to assess performance and the potential costs associated with failing to meet the enrollment quotas. Understanding these fees and the Wyndham Rewards program is crucial for managing costs and maximizing revenue under the franchise agreement.