What is the maximum amount for the IT Implementation Services Fee for a Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential hotel?
Sonesta_Select_Sonesta_Essential Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type Of Expenditure | Amount Conversion | New Construction | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Implementation Services Fee (Note 6) | $0 to $20,000 | $0 to $20,000 | As arranged | Before opening your Hotel | Us |
- Note 6 This estimate includes the central reservation system and interface builds, Sonesta IT project management implementation services relating to our specified solutions, including a comprehensive site survey, coordination with your Hotel's general contractors for systems installation and schedule, and installation of our required systems.
If you require our assistance to configure and install these components, you will pay us this services fee, which may be up to $20,000; this estimate includes travel and other expenses for our personnel, which we anticipate being $5,000 to $12,500.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT SONESTA SELECT (Note 1) – 125 ROOMS (FDD pages 36–46)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the IT Implementation Services Fee can range from $0 to $20,000. This fee covers the central reservation system and interface builds, along with Sonesta IT project management implementation services. These services include a comprehensive site survey, coordination with the hotel's general contractors for system installation and scheduling, and the installation of required systems.
The fee is payable if the franchisee requires assistance from Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential to configure and install these IT components. The estimate includes travel and other expenses for Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential personnel, which are anticipated to be between $5,000 and $12,500. The fee is due before the hotel opens and is paid to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential.
The actual amount of the IT Implementation Services Fee depends on the specific components of the hotel that need to be activated and the complexity of the hotel's IT infrastructure, including its size and location. This means that a smaller, less complex hotel might incur a lower fee, while a larger, more complex hotel could be closer to the $20,000 maximum. As the fee is 'as arranged', prospective franchisees should discuss the scope of IT implementation services with Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential to understand the potential costs for their specific hotel.