Where can I find the specific details regarding the System Standards for a Baymont Inn Suites franchise?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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Standards and Specifications
To ensure consistency among Chain Facilities, each Facility must meet System Standards. These standards require that most of the items you use or sell at your Facility meet our specifications. Items that must meet our specifications include certain aspects of the Facility's construction and operation (including insurance); certain services you offer in the Facility, including food and beverage services; the Facility's equipment, décor and amenities, guest room size, signage, photographs, advertising, furniture and fixtures, various supplies, bath and bed linens, window treatments, bed topping, mattresses and box springs, flooring, wall coverings, lighting, wireless high-speed Internet access, PMS, computer hardware and peripheral equipment, operating system software, and telephone and lock systems; and in certain circumstances your third-party manager or management company and management agreement. Our specifications may include minimum requirements for delivery, performance, design, appearance, and quality. We will provide you this information in our
Standards of Operation and Design Manual (the "Manual" or "System Standards Manual"). We may revise existing standards and add new ones through updates to the Manual.
You will obtain and maintain during the term of the agreement the insurance coverage required by Section 3.8 of the Baymont Franchise Agreement and under the System Standards Manual, which is outlined below. All Baymont hotels must have active insurance coverage effective at the start of construction or renovation and in continuous force while operating under the Baymont System or as a Baymont. Each insurance policy must include as a named insured the party or parties (and their respective successors or assigns) that are identified as the "Franchisee" or the "Franchisees" in the Franchise Agreement. Coverage must be on an occurrence basis. Each liability policy must name as an additional insured all of the following: Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc.; Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.; Wyndham Hotel Group, LLC; and all related entities; and all of their current and former subsidiaries, affiliates, successors, and assigns, as their respective interests may appear. Each liability policy must provide that the insurance coverage for each additional insured is primary and is not contributory with or excess of any insurance coverage that may be available to an additional insured.
Specific coverages include Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence covering premises, products, independent contractors, bodily injury, personal injury, contractual and advertising liability, property damage, and insured contract liability; Liquor Liability with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence as well as inclusion in excess liability coverage if beer, liquor, or alcoholic beverages are sold or served on site, including but not limited to, by restaurants or lounges, minibars, or vending machines; Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance with minimum coverage of $1,000,000 combined single limit per occurrence on all vehicles; Worker's Compensation in compliance with state laws;
Source: Item 8 — RESTRICTIONS ON SOURCES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES (FDD pages 53–56)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the specific details regarding the System Standards can be found in their Standards of Operation and Design Manual, also referred to as the "Manual" or "System Standards Manual". The FDD indicates that Baymont Inn Suites may revise existing standards and add new ones through updates to this manual. Franchisees are required to adhere to these standards to ensure consistency among all Baymont Inn Suites locations.
The System Standards cover various aspects of the Baymont Inn Suites franchise, including construction, operation, insurance coverage, food and beverage services, equipment, décor, amenities, guest room size, signage, photographs, advertising, furniture, fixtures, supplies, linens, window treatments, mattresses, flooring, wall coverings, lighting, internet access, PMS, computer hardware, software, and telephone and lock systems. These standards also extend to third-party managers or management companies and their agreements, if applicable.
Prospective Baymont Inn Suites franchisees should carefully review the System Standards Manual to understand the specific requirements and obligations for operating a franchise. This will help them ensure compliance and maintain the consistency and quality expected across the Baymont Inn Suites brand. The FDD also mentions that failure to adhere to the System Standards, particularly regarding insurance coverage, can be a material default under the Franchise Agreement and may lead to termination.