Does Baymont Inn Suites designate a Protected Territory for the Facility in the Franchise Agreement?

According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Baymont Inn Suites will designate a protected territory for the Facility in the Franchise Agreement. This is part of the pre-opening assistance that Baymont Inn Suites provides to franchisees. The specifics of this protected territory will be detailed in Section 2 of the Franchise Agreement.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that Baymont Inn Suites grants some form of geographic exclusivity. The franchisee can expect to have a defined area where Baymont Inn Suites will not establish another franchised location, offering a degree of market protection.

However, the FDD does not specify the size, duration, or conditions of the protected territory. A prospective franchisee should carefully review Section 2 of the Franchise Agreement to understand the exact terms of the protected territory, including any exceptions or limitations. It would be prudent to discuss the territory details with current franchisees and the franchisor to fully understand the scope and potential value of the protected territory.