What is the effect of a Transfer on the Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham initial fee note?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Applicable Fee | Modification or Revision to Applicable Fee |
|---|---|
| Application Fee | Franchisee shall pay a separate Application Fee for each of the La Quinta Agreement and the Hawthorn Agreement, as described in the applicable Agreement. |
| Initial Franchise Fee | Franchisee shall pay a separate Initial Franchise Fee for each of the La Quinta Agreement and the Hawthorn Agreement, as described in the applicable Agreement. |
| Transfer Fee | Any transferee shall pay a separate Transfer Fee for each of the La Quinta Agreement and the Hawthorn Agreement, as described in the applicable Agreement. |
| Renewal Fee | Franchisee shall pay a separate Renewal Fee for each of the La Quinta Agreement and the Hawthorn Agreement, as described in the applicable Agreement. |
| General Manager Training | The General Manager Certification Training Program must be completed by only one initial general manager (or other representative who exercises day to day operational authority) for the entire Facility. In addition, any replacement general manager who must complete the training program shall only be required to attend once on behalf of the entire Facility. |
| On-Site and Other Opening Training and Assistance | Shall be provided in accordance with the La Quinta Agreement. Franchisee shall pay for such training as outlined therein. |
| Continuing Education Fee | Only one Continuing Education Fee will be charged for the La Quinta Facility and the Hawthorn Facility (jointly) for access to ongoing learning and development support for your Facility’s team members. |
| Conference Fee | Provided that both Franchisors host their Chain Conference simultaneously at the same location, then only one Conference Fee will be charged for Franchisee’s general manager who attends on behalf of both the La Quinta Facility and the Hawthorn Facility. Additional Conference Fees will be charged for each additional attendee. |
| Quality Assurance Reinspection Fee | The franchisor shall conduct combined Quality Assurance inspections for the La Quinta Facility and the Hawthorn Facility. If applicable, only one Quality Assurance Reinspection Fee will be charged for the La Quinta and Hawthorn Facility. |
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Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–402)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document for Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham indicates that if a franchisee transfers their franchise agreement, a transfer fee is applicable. Specifically, if a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchise is part of a dual-brand operation with a La Quinta by Wyndham franchise, the transfer requirements extend to both franchises.
According to the FDD, any transfer of the Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchise must occur simultaneously with a transfer of the La Quinta franchise. This means that the same person or entity must acquire both franchises in the event of a transfer. This dual-brand requirement ensures that both facilities continue to be operated together under common ownership.
For a prospective franchisee, this has significant implications. If considering a dual-brand Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham and La Quinta franchise, they must be prepared to transfer both franchises together, which could affect the pool of potential buyers and the overall transfer process. Additionally, a separate transfer fee will be applied for both the La Quinta Agreement and the Hawthorn Agreement.