What does the low end of the systems and equipment cost range for Baymont Inn Suites presume?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ulated as 5% of Facility Construction costs.
- 10 The amount presented includes costs associated with guest room and public area high speed Internet access, PBX/telephone system (including consoles and guest room and administrative telephones) and television system. The low range assumes you will procure all of the above and you purchase the base system equipment. The high end of the range assumes you will procure all of the above, and also assumes that you acquire top of the line equipment for which to operate the PMS.
- 11 You must purchase, lease or otherwise acquire the computerized hospitality property management system/computer ("PMS") that has been designated by us. The low end of the range presumes that you select a base SynXis PMS for the Facility. The high end of the range presumes that you purchase the Premium OPERA Cloud system. This range does not include additional interface fees which may be required based on optional interfaces you may utilize at the Facility. This range includes remote installation. See Item 11 for information about the PMS.
- 12 Includes furniture, fixtures and equipment ("FF&E") for all areas of the Facility including guest rooms and public areas. These items are typically driven by the decorative furnishings package.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 45–53)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the low end of the systems and equipment cost range assumes that the franchisee already owns adequate equipment to operate the PMS (Property Management System). It also presumes that the facility's PBX/telephone, television, and high-speed internet access systems meet Baymont Inn Suites's standards and specifications and do not need to be upgraded. Finally, it presumes that the franchisee will select a base SynXis PMS for the facility.
In practical terms, this means a prospective Baymont Inn Suites franchisee could potentially reduce their initial investment if the existing equipment at their chosen location is already up to par with the brand's requirements. This is a significant consideration when evaluating potential locations, as upgrading or replacing these systems can be a substantial expense.
However, it's important to note that these are just assumptions for the low end of the range. If the existing equipment does not meet Baymont Inn Suites's standards, or if the franchisee chooses to purchase a more advanced PMS system like the Premium OPERA Cloud system, the costs could be significantly higher. Therefore, a thorough assessment of the existing systems and equipment is crucial during the due diligence process.