What does the photograph fee cover for a Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham facility?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| | | | Agreement. | | |---|---|---|---|---| | Photos 2 | $2,750 | $5,000 | As Incurred After Opening | | | Training Tuition 3 | | | Before | Us, Wyndham | | | $5,700 | $7,100 | As Incurred Opening | Hotel Group | The above table provides an estimate of the initial investment required for a Chain Facility. These figures exclude the cost of land.
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- See Item 5 for amount or formula of each fee. We may defer payment of the Initial Fee. See Item 10.
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 photograph fee covers the cost of required photos for your facility. The initial investment table in Item 7 includes a line item for photos. The low end of the range covers the cost of the required photo package. The high end of the range accounts for the possibility that you will need additional photographs to meet certain third-party requirements.
For a prospective Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham franchisee, this means budgeting between $2,750 and $5,000 for the photograph fee. The specific amount will depend on whether the standard photo package is sufficient or if additional photos are needed to satisfy third-party requirements. It is important to clarify with Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham and any relevant third parties what their specific photo requirements are to accurately estimate this cost.
This fee is typically incurred after opening, as indicated in the table. It is advisable for franchisees to understand these requirements upfront to avoid unexpected expenses later. Franchisees should also confirm whether these fees are payable to Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham or a third-party vendor. Fees and costs payable to suppliers and other third parties are generally not refundable unless you negotiate that directly with them.