Which affiliates offer goods and services to Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisees?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Affiliates that Provide Products or Services to Franchisees. Wyndham Hotel Group and its affiliate, WSSI, offer goods and services to our franchisees and the franchisees of the Lodging Affiliates as defined below. See Items 5 and 8.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–17)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Franchise Disclosure Document, Wyndham Hotel Group and its affiliate, Worldwide Sourcing Solutions, Inc. (WSSI), offer goods and services to Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisees. These affiliates also provide goods and services to franchisees of Lodging Affiliates.
This means that as a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisee, you may be required or incentivized to purchase certain goods or services from Wyndham Hotel Group and WSSI. These could include items necessary for the operation of the hotel, such as furniture, fixtures, equipment, or various services. Item 5 and Item 8 provide more details regarding required purchases.
It is important for prospective franchisees to carefully evaluate the offerings from these affiliated companies and compare them to other potential suppliers. Understanding the costs, quality, and terms associated with these affiliated suppliers is crucial for making informed business decisions and managing the overall profitability of the Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchise.