Who is prohibited from disclosing the terms of the Baymont Inn Suites agreement?

Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Baymont Inn Suites outlines specific restrictions regarding financial representations made by franchisees. Specifically, neither the franchisee, nor any of their Equity Interest owners, are allowed to represent to any potential lender or participant in a private or public investment offering that Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc. or its affiliates are responsible for the franchisee's obligations or financial projections. This restriction also applies to representations that Baymont Inn Suites or its affiliates are participating in any private or public investment offering.

Furthermore, if the service mark "Baymont Inn & Suites" or a reference to the Franchise Agreement appears in any proposed financing arrangement, a disclaimer in bold face type must be included. This disclaimer should state that the borrower is a party to an agreement with Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc. to operate hotels using the service mark and that neither Baymont Franchise Systems, Inc. nor its affiliates own any such hotels, are a party to the financing, or are responsible for any disclosures or other information set forth in the financing arrangement.

Prior to closing any financing, the franchisee must submit a written statement to Baymont Inn Suites certifying that they have not misrepresented or overstated their relationship with Baymont Inn Suites and its affiliates or their rights to use the Marks. This provision aims to protect Baymont Inn Suites from liability related to the franchisee's financial arrangements and ensures that potential lenders or investors are not misled about the extent of Baymont Inn Suites' involvement or responsibility.