When is the Baymont Inn Suites Global Translation Fee due?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| administrative and overhead costs for supporting the Everyone Sells Group Referrals Program. | |||
| BAYMA Marketing and Sales Co-op Fee | Currently, $1.00 per room per month up to a maximum of $2,400 per year. | Annually in advance of the applicable year. | Participation in the Baymont Management Association ("BAYMA") is mandatory. We have the right to modify the program from time to time including the amount of the Fees. |
| Global Translation Fee | Currently, $200 per language. | When we invoice you. | Your property's website will be translated in both English and Spanish. If you wish to have another translation, |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Global Translation Fee is due when Baymont Inn Suites invoices the franchisee. The fee is currently $200 per language. This fee covers the translation of the property's website into both English and Spanish. If a franchisee wants the website translated into additional languages, they will be charged $200 for each additional language.
This means that a new Baymont Inn Suites franchisee should budget for this fee upon signing the franchise agreement and anticipate an invoice from Baymont Inn Suites. The franchisee has the option to choose additional languages beyond the standard English and Spanish translation, but this will incur extra costs. It is important for prospective franchisees to consider the languages spoken by their target customer base when deciding whether to invest in additional translations.
Franchisees should also be aware that the fee amount and terms are subject to change, as indicated elsewhere in the FDD. Therefore, it is crucial to carefully review the current FDD and discuss any concerns with the franchisor before signing the franchise agreement.