If Baymont Inn Suites does not approve my franchise application, what happens to the application fee?
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.
Prospective franchisees should consider this policy when deciding whether to apply for a Baymont Inn Suites franchise. It is important to carefully evaluate the location and other factors that Baymont Inn Suites considers when reviewing an application, as outlined in Item 11 of the FDD.
Forfeiting the application fee could represent a significant financial loss, especially if the fee is substantial. Therefore, applicants should conduct thorough due diligence and seek professional advice before submitting an application to minimize the risk of disapproval and subsequent loss of the application fee.