What documents constitute the entire agreement between Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham and the franchisee?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EE OR SUBFRANCHISOR, AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION BY THE PROSPECTIVE FRANCHISEE, OF ANY BINDING FRANCHISE OR OTHER AGREEMENT, OR AT LEAST SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO THE PAYMENT OF ANY CONSIDERATION BY THE FRANCHISEE OR SUBFRANCHISOR, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST, A COPY OF THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT, TOGETHER WITH A COPY OF ALL PROPOSED AGREEMENTS RELATING TO THE SALE OF THE FRANCHISE.
THIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT CONTAINS A SUMMARY ONLY OF CERTAIN MATERIAL PROVISIONS OF THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT. THE CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SHOULD BE REFERRED TO FOR A STATEMENT OF ALL RIGHTS, CONDITIONS, RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS OF BOTH THE FRANCHISOR AND THE FRANCHISEE.
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- A. Hawthorn Suites Franchising, Inc.'s Disclosure Document is currently registered in the states of: Hawaii, Minnesota, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
- B. This registration or an exemption application is on file in the States of California, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
- C. No states have refused, by order or otherwise, to register these franchises.
- D. No states have revoked or suspended the right to offer these franchises.
- E. The proposed registration of these franchises has not been withdrawn in any state.
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- No release language set forth in the Franchise Agreement shall relieve us or any other person, directly or indirectly, from liability imposed by the laws concerning franchising in the State of Hawaii.
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- The Franchisor's registered agent in the state authorized to receive service of process is:
Commissioner of Securities of Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs 335 Merchant Street Honolulu, Hawaii 96813
- Item 17(m) of the FDD is amended by adding the following information:
In connection with a transfer, you must sign a release of any claims you may have against Hawthorn Suites Franchising, Inc. However, the release will not apply to any claim you may have under Hawaii law.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Each provision of this Addendum to the Disclosure Document is effective only to the extent with respect to such provision that the jurisdictional requirements of the Hawaii Franchise Investment Law are met independently without reference to this Disclosure Document.
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE ILLINOIS FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE ACT
The following provisions supersede the Franchise Disclosure Document and apply to all licenses or franchises offered and sold in the State of Illinois:
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- Illinois law governs the franchise agreements.
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- In conformance with Section 4 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any provision in a franchise agreement that designates jurisdiction and venue in a forum outside of the State of Illinois is void. However, a franchise agreement may provide for arbitration to take place outside ofIllinois.
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- Franchisees' rights upon termination and non-renewal are set forth in Sections 19 and 20 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act.
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- In conformance with Section 41 of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act, any condition, stipulation or provision purporting to bind any person acquiring any franchise to waive compliance with the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act or any other law of Illinois is void.
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- No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
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- Each provision of this Addendum to the Franchise Disclosure Document shall be effective only to the extent that with respect to such provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Illinois Franchise Disclosure Act of 1987 are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE INDIANA DECEPTIVE FRANCHISE PRACTICES LAW
The following provisions supersede the Franchise Disclosure Document and apply to all licenses or franchises offered and sold in the State of Indiana:
To the extent the provisions of the Franchise Disclosure Document or Franchise Agreement are inconsistent with the Indiana Deceptive Franchise Practices Law, Indiana Code § 23-2-2.7-1 to 23-2-2.7- 7, that law will control.
No statement, questionnaire, or acknowledgment signed or agreed to by a franchisee in connection with the commencement of the franchise relationship shall have the effect of (i) waiving any claims under any applicable state franchise law, including fraud in the inducement, or (ii) disclaiming reliance on any statement made by any franchisor, franchise seller, or other person acting on behalf of the franchisor. This provision supersedes any other term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
Each provision of this Addendum to the Disclosure Document shall be effective only to the extent that, with respect to such provision, the jurisdictional requirements of the Indiana Franchise Act are met independently without reference to this Addendum.
ADDENDUM TO THE FRANCHISE DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT PURSUANT TO THE MARYLAND FRANCHISE REGISTRATION AND DISCLOSURE LAW
The following provisions supersede the Franchise Disclosure Document and apply to all licenses or franchises offered and sold in the State of Maryland:
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- Notwithstanding any provision in the Franchise Disclosure Document or the Franchise Agreement to the contrary, a franchisee may bring a lawsuit in Maryland against us for claims arising under the Maryland Franchise Registration and Disclosure Law.
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- The fourth sentence of the third paragraph under the heading "Advertising" in Item 11 is deleted and replaced with the following:
Franchisees who are Maryland residents or will operate a Facility in Maryland may receive an accounting of expenditures from the Fund by contacting our Treasurer in writing.
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- Item 17 of the Franchise Disclosure Document states that the Franchise Agreement will automatically terminate upon the bankruptcy of franchisee. This provision may not be enforceable under current Federal bankruptcy law (11 U.S.C. Section 101 etseq.).
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Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 92)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 22 contains summaries of the agreements relevant to the Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchise. The FDD itself states that the franchise agreement should be consulted for a comprehensive list of all rights, conditions, restrictions, and obligations of both the franchisor and the franchisee.
Several addenda to the franchise agreement are included, addressing specific legal requirements in certain states. For example, there are addenda for Illinois, Minnesota, North Dakota, and Rhode Island that modify certain provisions of the standard franchise agreement to comply with state franchise laws. These addenda cover aspects such as choice of law, venue, jury trial waivers, and limitations on waivers of rights under state franchise laws.
Other agreements mentioned include the Master Information Technology Agreement, Signature Reservation Service Agreement, Hotel Revenue Management Agreement, Three Party Agreement, Lender Notification Agreement, Termination and Release Agreement, and Assignment and Assumption Agreement. There is also reference to a Guaranty, under which the guarantor ensures the franchisee's obligations under the Primary Agreements will be punctually paid and performed. These agreements, along with any applicable state-specific addenda, collectively define the full scope of the contractual relationship between Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham and the franchisee.