What is the dependency between the voice reservation agreement and the Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential Franchise Agreement?
Sonesta_Select_Sonesta_Essential Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| THIS VOICE RESERVATION WITH AUTO ATTENDANT SERVICE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is |
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| entered into and made effective as of the Effective Date of the Franchise Agreement in accordance with the terms |
| of the Franchise Agreement signed concurrently herewith ("Franchise Agreement") by and between SONESTA |
| RL HOTELS FRANCHISING INC., a Washington corporation with its principal business address at 400 Centre |
| Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458 ("we," "us," or "our"), and |
| , whose principal business address is |
| ("you" or "your"). |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD page 84)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Voice Reservation with Auto Attendant Service Agreement for Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential is directly linked to the Franchise Agreement. The Voice Reservation Agreement is effective as of the effective date of the Franchise Agreement, indicating that it is designed to commence concurrently with the start of the franchise operation.
The Voice Reservation Agreement's term is tied to the Franchise Agreement, lasting until the Franchise Agreement expires or is terminated. However, Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential retains the right to terminate the Voice Reservation Agreement at any time, for any reason, with a 30-day written notice to the franchisee. This clause provides Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential with flexibility but also introduces a potential risk for the franchisee, as the service can be discontinued with relatively short notice.
This dependency means that if the Franchise Agreement is terminated, the Voice Reservation Agreement also ends. Prospective franchisees should understand that participation in the voice reservation services is subject to the terms and conditions outlined in both agreements. The franchisee must also adhere to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's stipulations regarding the use of the provided telephone number, ensuring compliance with advertising and website policies. The franchisee is responsible for a fee of $4.00 for each call received by the call center, with payments made alongside monthly franchise fees.