What is the range for the IT Implementation Services Fee for a Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential franchise?
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 the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the IT Implementation Services Fee for a Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential franchise ranges from $0 to $20,000. This fee is paid to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential before the hotel opens.
Note 6 in Item 7 of the FDD clarifies what this fee covers. It includes the central reservation system and interface builds, Sonesta IT project management implementation services relating to specified solutions. This includes a comprehensive site survey, coordination with the Hotel's general contractors for systems installation and schedule, and installation of required systems.
The cost may vary depending on the complexity and specific needs of the hotel. If the franchisee requires assistance to configure and install these components, they will pay this service fee. The estimate includes travel and other expenses for Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential personnel, which is anticipated to be $5,000 to $12,500.