What costs are included in the construction range for a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- This range includes the costs for permit fees, utility deposits and related fees, environmental studies, architectural (and structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering) fees to adapt our prototypical plans and specifications to meet requirements and local code. This item does not include impact fees which may be assessed by local authorities or site evaluation fees, geotechnical report fees, or civil engineering fees. You should check with the applicable local authorities to determine if impact fees are assessed and, if so, how they are calculated and the amount to be charged to your Facility. Fees vary widely depending on your specific location and situation.
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- This range includes general construction, minimal site work and landscaping. The cost of construction may vary substantially from location to location. The type of construction used, cost of materials, labor costs, local code requirements and other factors will affect the cost.
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- This amount is calculated as 5% of Facility Construction costs.
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- The amount presented includes costs associated with guest room and public area high speed Internet access, PBX/telephone system (including consoles and guest room and administrative telephones) and television system.
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 construction range includes several cost factors. Permit fees, utility deposits and related fees, environmental studies, and architectural fees (including structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering) to adapt prototypical plans and specifications to meet requirements and local codes are included in the construction costs. General construction, minimal site work, and landscaping are also part of these costs. The cost of high speed internet access, PBX/telephone system (including consoles and guest room and administrative telephones) and television system are included as well.
However, the construction range does not include impact fees assessed by local authorities, site evaluation fees, geotechnical report fees, or civil engineering fees. The document advises prospective Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisees to check with local authorities to determine if impact fees are assessed and how they are calculated, as these fees can vary widely depending on the specific location and situation. The cost of land is also excluded from the construction costs.
Prospective franchisees should be aware that the actual cost of construction can vary significantly based on location. Factors such as the type of construction used, the cost of materials, labor costs, and local code requirements can all affect the overall cost. It is important to conduct thorough due diligence and obtain detailed cost estimates specific to the planned location to accurately assess the investment required for a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchise.