How much will a Baymont Inn Suites franchisee be charged for signage purchased by Baymont Inn Suites during de-identification?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
you agree to pay us a royalty equal to $2,000 per day until deidentification is completed to our satisfaction.
- 13.1.1 Cancel Assumed Name Certificate. You shall take such action as may be necessary to cancel any assumed name or equivalent registration that contains the name "Baymont" or any variation thereof or any other Mark.
You shall provide us with evidence to our satisfaction of compliance with this obligation within thirty (30) days after Termination or expiration of this Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–443)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee fails to remove or obliterate Mark-bearing signage after termination, Baymont Inn Suites has the option to purchase the signage for $10.00. This applies to both interior and exterior signage, including billboards, regardless of their location.
The FDD specifies that in addition to the $10.00 purchase price for the signage, the franchisee is responsible for covering the costs associated with the removal of these items. This means that while Baymont Inn Suites will pay a nominal fee for the signage itself, the franchisee will bear the financial burden of the labor and equipment required to take down and transport the signage.
This policy ensures that Baymont Inn Suites can quickly and effectively de-identify a former franchise location while also holding the franchisee accountable for fulfilling their post-termination obligations. The franchisee needs to factor in these potential de-identification expenses when considering the overall costs associated with the franchise agreement, especially when nearing the end of the agreement or contemplating termination.