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When is the Third Party Channel Fee due for Baymont Inn Suites?
Baymont_Inn_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ation to offset its | | Referrals Program | | | |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks 1 | |
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| administrative and overhead costs for supporting the Everyone Sells Group Referrals Program. | ||||
| BAYMA Marketing and Sales Co-op Fee | Currently, $1.00 per room per month up to a maximum of $2,400 per year. | Annually in advance of the applicable year. | Participation in the Baymont Management Association ("BAYMA") is mandatory. We have the right to modify the program from time to time including the amount of the Fees. | |
| Global Translation Fee | Currently, $200 per language. | When we invoice you. | Your property's website will be translated in both English and Spanish. If you wish to have another translation, you will pay a fee for each additional language. | |
| Signature Reservation Service Fee | Currently, 3.5% of the amount of GRR booked. | When we invoice you. | As part of our Signature Reservation Service ("SRS"), certain consumers seeking to make a reservation at your Facility or any other Wyndham branded facility enrolled in SRS are directed automatically to our professionally trained agents to book their reservation. You are required to participate in the SRS program. (See Item 11) | |
| Standard Revenue Management Services ("Standard RMS") Fee | Currently, 0.75% of GRR with a minimum of $645 per month and maximum of $1,395 per month. | As indicated on the invoice or, if not indicated, 15 days after receipt. | Standard RMS is an optional service. If you opt into Revenue Management Service, your Facility will be assessed to determine the most suitable service level based on a variety of factors including market, room count, and occupancy rate. However, if you opt to participate and your Facility achieves greater than 70% occupancy for 12 consecutive months, then it will only be permitted to participate at the Premium RMS level (see directly below). | |
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| Premium Revenue Management Services ("Premium RMS") Fee | Currently, 1.00% of GRR with a minimum of $1,450 per month and maximum of $2,450 per month; except $3,500 per month for Facilities with an annual GRR of $3,000,000 or more. | As indicated on the invoice or, if not indicated, 15 days after receipt. | Premium RMS is an optional premium service. If you opt into Revenue Management Service, your Facility will be assessed to determine the most suitable service level based on a variety of factors including market, room count, and occupancy rate. However, if you opt to participate and your Facility achieves greater than 70% occupancy for 12 consecutive months, then it will only be permitted to participate at the Premium RMS level. (See Item 11) | |
| Premium Plus Revenue Management Services ("Premium Plus RMS") Fee | Currently, $5,425 per month | As indicated on the invoice or, if not indicated, 15 days after receipt. | We offer a premium plus service level option for revenue management services with daily recommendations for hotels that require specialized additional support. | |
| Remote Sales Service | $1,400 per month. | When we invoice you. | We offer an optional service to provide remote sales services for your Facility. Under the service, a designated representative will respond to sales leads and solicit new business for your Facility. (See Item 11) | |
| Groups360 Booking Fee | Currently, 6% of GRR booked via the Groups360 platform. Guest Loyalty and Satisfaction Fee | When we invoice you. | Groups360 is a group booking platform that allows guests to make group bookings directly at your Facility. Participation is currently optional but may be mandatory in the future. Of the 6% fee, a portion is remitted to Groups360, and a portion is retained by us. | |
| Loyalty Program Charge 4 | 4.25% to 5.5% of all amounts on which members earn points or other program currency. | Payable after a member is awarded points at the Facility and upon receipt of our invoice. | The amount of your Loyalty Program Charge may vary within the stated range based on the number of Wyndham Rewards Valid Enrollments obtained by your Facility during a defined measurement period or | |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks 1 | |
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| other metric we determine from time to time, as described in the Front Desk Guide ("Loyalty Metric"). Loyalty Program Fees fund the costs associated with operation, customer support, technology and marketing of the Wyndham Rewards guest loyalty programs. | ||||
| Loyalty Missed Valid Enrollment Fee | Up to $1,200 per calendar quarter (or $400 per month). Currently, $750 per calendar quarter (or $250 per month). | Payable upon receipt of our invoice | If your Facility fails to achieve a required number of Wyndham Rewards Valid Enrollments (or other Loyalty Metric that we may require from time to time) during a defined measurement period, as described in the Front Desk Guide, you must pay us a Missed Valid Enrollment Fee. | |
| Loyalty Member Services Administration Fee | Currently, $50 per complaint. | Payable upon receipt of our invoice. | You must pay this fee if you do not process a member's points in a timely manner and we resolve the issue with the member. | |
| Customer Care Program | Resolution costs. | When we invoice you. | You must pay the resolution costs if you do not resolve a guest's complaint within the required time frame we establish. Complaints may arise from a guest contacting us or if we become aware of complaints posted on third-party travel websites, distribution channels, blogs, social networks and other forums. We can modify the Customer Care Program from time to time including its operation and fees. | |
| Wyndham Response Service Fee | Currently, $0 to $15 per response. | Monthly when we invoice you. | We will respond to certain guest surveys and reviews of the Facility on your behalf. Depending on the Facility's guest satisfaction score, you will pay a fee of up to $15 for each survey or review to which we respond. | |
| Best Rate Guarantee | Currently $195 per | When we invoice | You must pay us the Best Rate | |
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| Processing Fee | transaction. | you. Property Management and Technology | Guarantee Processing Fee if we, or a guest, finds a lower publicly available rate on the Internet than you have provided to us, for the same date at your Facility. We reserve the right to monitor your rates, and continued non-compliance may also result in suspension from certain Marketing programs. | |
| SynXis PMS Set-Up and Implementation Fee | Currently, $4,500. | Due at least 30 days before the Opening Date. | This fee is for facilities using the SynXis PMS and includes remote deployment, installation and training. (See Item 11) | |
| OPERA PMS Set-Up and Implementation Fee | Currently, $11,000 – $22,100, depending on which level of OPERA system you choose, plus interface costs ($525 – $3,050). | Due at least 30 days before the Opening Date. | This fee is for facilities using an OPERA Cloud-based PMS and includes remote deployment, installation, and training and certain interfaces. You must pay $750 for the required interface to our approved automated revenue and rate management system. Other optional interfaces range from $525 to $3,050. (See Item 11). | |
| PMS Monthly Support and Service Fee | Currently, $734 to $1,050 per month. | Monthly when we invoice you. | This fee is for facilities using the SynXis PMS or the Foundation or Standard levels of the OPERA Cloud-based PMS. It includes monthly support, HTCS and CRISP services, standard service level of an automated revenue and rate management solution, and certain interfaces, including OTA Insights, mobile tipping, and mobile check-in / check-out. We also provide first-level support for the Facility's Wyndham-provided email account. The amount of the fee depends on the number of guest rooms at your Facility. (See Item 11) | |
| OPERA Cloud | Currently, $13.25 | Monthly when | This fee is for facilities using the | |
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| Premium PMS Monthly Support and Service Fee | per room/per month. | we invoice you. | Premium level of the OPERA Cloud-based PMS. It includes monthly support, HTCS and CRISP services, standard service level of an automated revenue and rate management solution, and certain interfaces, including, OTA Insights, mobile tipping, and mobile guest check in / check-out. (See Item 11) | |
| Premium Automated Revenue and Rate Management Fees (RevIQ) | Currently, $28 per month. | When we invoice you. | Currently, your PMS Monthly Support and Service Fee includes standard service level of an automated revenue and rate management solution. We offer, as an option and for a fee, a premium service level. (See Item 11) | |
| Mobile Operations Program ("MOP") | Currently, $0.60 per guestroom per month. | Monthly when we invoice you. | MOP is a mobile device-based system for managing housekeeping and maintenance functions at your Facility. This program is currently optional, but we may mandate in the future. The setup fee is included in the SynXis and OPERA PMS Setup Fees. (See Item 11) | |
| Emergency Safety Device ("ESD") | Currently, $35 per month | Monthly when we invoice you. | This fee is for MOP users only. This optional feature of the MOP system provides panic button functionality for your hotel staff on MOP-enabled mobile devices. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 30–45)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there is no mention of a "Third Party Channel Fee" for Baymont Inn Suites franchisees within the provided Item 6 excerpt. Item 6 details various fees that franchisees may be required to pay, such as the BAYMA Marketing and Sales Co-op Fee, Global Translation Fee, Signature Reservation Service Fee, and several others related to revenue management, loyalty programs, and technology services. These fees cover different aspects of the Baymont Inn Suites operation, including marketing, reservations, guest loyalty, and technology infrastructure.
Since the term "Third Party Channel Fee" is not listed among the fees described in Item 6, it's possible that this fee is either not applicable to Baymont Inn Suites franchisees, or it may be included under a different name. It is also possible that this fee is described in a different section of the FDD, such as Item 5 which typically covers initial fees. Without further information, it's difficult to determine the exact nature and due date of a fee described as a "Third Party Channel Fee."
A prospective Baymont Inn Suites franchisee should inquire directly with the franchisor to clarify whether a "Third Party Channel Fee" exists, what it covers, how it is calculated, and when it is due. Understanding all potential fees is crucial for accurately assessing the financial investment and ongoing costs associated with operating a Baymont Inn Suites franchise.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.