What is the policy of Baymont Inn Suites regarding relocation of a Facility?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We grant you a franchise to operate a Chain Facility only for a specific location we approve. Relocation of a Facility or the establishment of additional Chain Facilities is subject to our usual application procedures and requires the execution of additional Franchise Agreements. Franchisees are not usually granted options, rights of first refusal or similar rights to acquire additional Chain Facilities in their trading area.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 74–76)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchise is granted for a specific, approved location. If a franchisee wishes to relocate their Baymont Inn Suites facility, they must go through the standard application process again. This includes executing a new Franchise Agreement for the new location. The FDD specifies that franchisees are not typically granted options or rights of first refusal to acquire additional Baymont Inn Suites locations in their trading area.
This policy means that if a Baymont Inn Suites franchisee wants to move their existing hotel to a different site, it is not a simple matter of transferring the existing agreement. The franchisee must essentially apply for a new franchise, and Baymont Inn Suites has the right to approve or deny the relocation. This protects Baymont Inn Suites by ensuring that all locations meet their standards and strategic goals.
For a prospective franchisee, this highlights the importance of carefully selecting the initial location. If the location proves to be unsuccessful, relocation is not guaranteed and will be subject to Baymont Inn Suites's approval. The franchisee should discuss potential relocation scenarios and criteria with Baymont Inn Suites during their due diligence to understand the factors that would influence such a decision.