Under what circumstances will a Dolce Hotels franchisee be charged a Transfer Fee?

According to Dolce Hotels' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee may be charged a Transfer Fee under specific circumstances related to changes in ownership or brand affiliation. Specifically, if a 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, a Transfer Fee will be charged. This fee is intended to cover Dolce Hotels' costs associated with processing the transfer or change in affiliation.

This means that if a prospective franchisee is not building a new Dolce Hotels location from the ground up, but rather taking over an existing hotel, or converting an existing hotel from another brand within the Wyndham umbrella, they should anticipate paying a Transfer Fee. The exact amount of this fee is not specified in this excerpt but is expected to be detailed in an applicable Service Offering or Attachment 4.1 to Schedule C.

It is important for potential Dolce Hotels franchisees to understand the conditions under which a Transfer Fee is applied, as it can represent a significant initial cost. Franchisees should carefully review the relevant Service Offering and Attachment 4.1 to fully understand the amount of the Transfer Fee and when it is payable. Additionally, franchisees should clarify with Dolce Hotels what specific costs the Transfer Fee covers to ensure transparency and avoid any unexpected charges during the transfer or affiliation change process.