What happens to the software licenses granted to a Baymont Inn Suites franchisee upon termination?

According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon the termination date of the franchise agreement, all software licenses granted to the franchisee by Baymont Inn Suites will terminate. This means the franchisee must cease using any property management system software provided by Baymont Inn Suites. Furthermore, Baymont Inn Suites and its affiliates will no longer be obligated to provide any hardware or software maintenance services. The franchisee also loses the right to access any guest information maintained by Baymont Inn Suites in its enterprise data warehouse.

This has significant implications for a franchisee. After termination, the franchisee will need to find alternative property management software and assume responsibility for its maintenance. They will also lose access to guest data that could be valuable for marketing or other purposes. This loss of access and support could create operational challenges and additional expenses for the franchisee after the agreement ends.

In the franchise industry, it is common for software licenses to terminate upon the end of a franchise agreement. This ensures that the franchisor maintains control over its systems and data. Franchisees should carefully consider these terms and factor in the cost of transitioning to new systems when evaluating the potential costs and benefits of a franchise.