When are photography expenses due for a Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential hotel?
Sonesta_Select_Sonesta_Essential Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
SELECT (Note 1) – 125 ROOMS**
| Type Of Expenditure | Amount Conversion | New Construction | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment Is To Be Made |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Fee (Note 2) | $65,000 | $65,000 | Lump sum | Upon you |
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, photography expenses are due 'As arranged, before opening.' The estimated cost for these photography expenses is $5,000, payable to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential.
This means that a franchisee must hire a professional photographer, approved by Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential, to take photographs of their hotel before it opens. The payment terms are flexible ('As arranged') but must be completed before the hotel's opening date.
It is important for prospective franchisees to discuss the payment schedule and specific requirements for the photography with Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential to ensure compliance and avoid any delays in the hotel opening process. This up-front cost should be factored into the franchisee's initial budget.