Does Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential currently maintain any purchasing or distribution cooperatives?

According to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, they do not currently maintain any purchasing or distribution cooperatives. However, Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential maintains the right to approve or designate all vendors and suppliers of supplies and services used in developing, operating, and promoting the hotel. They may designate a sole supplier or approved suppliers, which may include Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential or its affiliates, from which franchisees are required to purchase certain supplies.

Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential provides access to a third-party online procurement platform customized for the Network Brands, and may require franchisees to make certain purchases through that platform. While they have the right to require the platform or approved suppliers to charge a 2% to 3% procurement fee, which would be remitted to them, they currently do not require them to charge such a fee.

If a franchisee wants to purchase goods or services from an unapproved supplier, they may submit a written request for approval. Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's review typically takes 30 days to complete. They may approve suppliers on a temporary basis and/or revoke approval of approved suppliers who no longer satisfy their criteria.