Do Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential have any other affiliates that must be disclosed in Item 1 besides those mentioned?

According to the 2025 FDD, Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential states that they do not have any other affiliates that must be disclosed in Item 1 of the FDD. However, the document does list several affiliates, including Sonesta Franchising and Sonesta Licensing, which share the same principal business address as Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential. These affiliates are involved in franchising and licensing hotels outside the United States under various trademarks.

Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's affiliates, including direct and indirect subsidiaries, are actively involved in various aspects of the lodging business. These activities include owning, leasing, managing, and franchising hotels under several Network Brands. These brands encompass a wide range, including Red Lion, Hotel RL, Sonesta Hotels and Resorts, Sonesta ES Suites, Sonesta Simply Suites, Sonesta Select, and Royal Sonesta.

It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand the relationships between Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential and its affiliates, as these relationships could impact the support and services provided to franchisees. The franchisee should also be aware that Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential and its affiliates are involved in other franchise systems, such as Sonesta ES Suites and Sonesta Simply Suites. This could create internal competition for customers and resources.