Does the cost of OS&E for a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham include tax or freight?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ost does not include local taxes and permits.
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- Operating supplies and equipment ("OS&E") includes items required by System Standards such as mattresses/box springs, bed frames and bases, televisions, linens, logoed items, housekeeping supplies, guestroom and bathroom amenities/supplies, safes, cribs, luggage racks, interior signage, breakfast display equipment, floor mats, PPE, sundry shop items & equipment.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 44–51)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated costs for Operating Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) do not include tax or freight. The OS&E includes items required by System Standards such as mattresses/box springs, bed frames and bases, televisions, linens, logoed items, housekeeping supplies, guestroom and bathroom amenities/supplies, safes, cribs, luggage racks, interior signage, breakfast display equipment, floor mats, PPE, sundry shop items & equipment.
The low end of the estimated range assumes a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisee will purchase the required OS&E to open in compliance with System Standards. The high end of the range assumes the franchisee has chosen to purchase optional/suggested items not required by System Standards, such as additional linens, rollaway beds, or guest laundry equipment.
The FDD advises prospective Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisees to confirm these costs prior to purchasing, as the actual costs may vary. This is a standard disclaimer, as taxes and freight charges are subject to change and can vary based on the franchisee's location and vendor choices.