What is included in the definition of 'Facility' for a Baymont Inn Suites franchise location?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- "Facility" means the Location (as defined in the preamble to this Agreement), together with all improvements, buildings, common areas, structures, appurtenances, facilities, entry/exit rights, parking, amenities, FF&E and related rights, privileges and properties existing or to be constructed at the Location on or after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 96–97)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Facility' encompasses a broad range of elements related to the franchise location. It includes the physical Location itself, as defined in the preamble to the Franchise Agreement.
Beyond just the land, the definition extends to all improvements, buildings, common areas, and structures on the property. It also covers appurtenances, which are rights or privileges associated with the property, as well as the facilities themselves. The definition explicitly includes entry and exit rights, parking areas, and amenities available at the location.
Furthermore, the 'Facility' includes furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E), along with related rights, privileges, and properties. This definition applies to anything existing or to be constructed at the Location, both on or after the effective date of the Franchise Agreement. This comprehensive definition ensures that all aspects of the physical property and its associated features are considered part of the franchised 'Facility'.