Under what circumstances will a Baymont Inn Suites franchisee be charged a Transfer Fee?

According to Baymont Inn Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be charged a Transfer Fee under specific circumstances related to the transfer of a Chain Facility. This fee applies if the franchise involves the transfer of an existing Chain Facility to the franchisee or if the affiliation of the Facility changes from one Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.-owned franchise or membership system to another. The Transfer Fee will be outlined in the applicable Service Offering.

This means that if a prospective Baymont Inn Suites franchisee is not building a new location but instead taking over an existing hotel that is already part of the Wyndham system (either within Baymont Inn Suites or another Wyndham brand), a Transfer Fee will likely be assessed. This fee is intended to cover the franchisor's costs associated with the transfer process, such as administrative work, training, and ensuring compliance with brand standards.

It is important for potential franchisees to carefully review the applicable Service Offering to understand the specific amount of the Transfer Fee and the terms associated with it. Franchisees should also inquire about what services and support are included in exchange for the Transfer Fee to fully understand the value provided. Furthermore, franchisees should be aware that transfer fees are collectable only to the extent that they reflect the franchisor's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.