How soon after the Effective Date must a Baymont Inn Suites franchisee begin renovation of the Facility?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
You must begin renovation of the Facility no later than 30 days after the Effective Date. Time is of the essence for the completion of the Improvement Obligation. We may, however, in our sole discretion, grant one or more extensions of time to perform any phase of the Improvement Obligation. The grant of an extension will not waive any other default existing at the time the extension is granted. All renovations must comply with System Standards, any Approved Plans, this Agreement and the PIP. Your general contractor or you must carry the insurance required under this Agreement during renovation. The deadline for completing the Improvement Obligation shall be as specified on any PIP attached to this Agreement, but is otherwise 90 days from the Effective Date. We may, in our sole discretion, terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to you (subject to applicable law) if you do not commence or complete the improvement of the Facility by the dates specified in the PIP or otherwise and you fail to do so within five days after we send you written notice of default. You must also pay us the Reinspection Fee described in Section 3.7 if you fail to complete any Improvement Obligation by the deadline established in the PIP or otherwise and our representatives must return to the Facility to inspect it.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 97–443)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a new franchisee must begin renovation of the facility no later than 30 days after the Effective Date of the franchise agreement. The franchisor emphasizes that time is of the essence when it comes to fulfilling this improvement obligation. However, Baymont Inn Suites may, at its discretion, grant one or more extensions of time to perform any phase of the Improvement Obligation. The grant of an extension will not waive any other default existing at the time the extension is granted.
The renovations must comply with the Baymont Inn Suites System Standards, the franchise agreement, and the Property Improvement Plan (PIP). The franchisee or their general contractor must also maintain the required insurance coverage during the renovation period. The deadline for completing all renovations is specified in the PIP attached to the agreement, but if no deadline is specified in the PIP, the renovations must be completed within 90 days from the Effective Date.
Baymont Inn Suites has the right to terminate the franchise agreement if the franchisee does not begin or complete the facility improvements by the dates specified in the PIP or within five days of receiving written notice of default from the franchisor. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for paying a Reinspection Fee if they fail to meet the improvement deadlines outlined in the PIP or otherwise, and Baymont Inn Suites's representatives are required to return to the facility for inspection.