Under what condition can Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham increase the fees for services?
Hawthorn_Suites_By_Wyndham Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may, in our discretion, increase the SRS Fee to cover our costs provided such fees are increased for all similarly situated SRS Facilities. We shall notify you no less than thirty (30) days prior to any such increase taking effect.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 92–402)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Franchise Disclosure Document, Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham may increase the Signature Reservation Service (SRS) Fee to cover their costs. However, this increase must be applied to all similarly situated SRS Facilities.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the SRS fee, which is charged monthly and payable under the same terms as recurring fees in the franchise agreement, is subject to change. Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham must provide no less than thirty (30) days' notice prior to any such increase taking effect. This allows franchisees some time to adjust their financial planning in response to the change.
It is important to note that the increase is not arbitrary; it is tied to covering Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham's costs and must be applied uniformly to all franchisees participating in the SRS program. This ensures that no single franchisee is unfairly burdened with higher fees. Franchisees should monitor communications from Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham regarding potential fee increases and factor this possibility into their financial projections.