What is the maximum Reactivation Fee for a Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential franchise?
Sonesta_Select_Sonesta_Essential Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reactivation Fee | The lesser of 25% of past due balances or $2,000 | Prior to reactivation | If we have suspended your Hotel from the Reservation System because of a default under your Franchise Agreement, and you have cured the default, we may require you to pay this fee as a condition of reactivation. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 24–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Reactivation Fee is the lesser of 25% of past due balances or $2,000. This fee is due prior to reactivation.
This fee is charged if Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential has suspended the franchisee's hotel from the Reservation System due to a default under the Franchise Agreement. If the franchisee cures the default, Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential may require payment of this fee as a condition of reactivating the hotel's access to the reservation system.
Franchisees should be aware that the actual amount of the Reactivation Fee will depend on their specific past due balances at the time of suspension. It is important to maintain good financial standing and adhere to the Franchise Agreement to avoid suspension and the associated Reactivation Fee.