What happens to the application fee if Baymont Inn Suites does not approve the franchise application?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If we do not approve your application, you will forfeit your application fee. (Franchise Agreement – Application and Schedule D)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 61–74)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if Baymont Inn Suites does not approve a franchise application, the applicant will forfeit the application fee. This means the applicant will not receive a refund of the fee.
This policy is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as the application fee is typically used to cover the franchisor's costs associated with reviewing the application and evaluating the proposed site. These costs can include market research, administrative work, and staff time.
Prospective Baymont Inn Suites franchisees should be aware of this policy and carefully consider their chances of approval before submitting an application and paying the fee. It is advisable to conduct thorough due diligence on the proposed location and ensure that it meets Baymont Inn Suites's criteria before applying for a franchise.