What is the 'Renovation Work' for a converted Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential hotel defined as?
Sonesta_Select_Sonesta_Essential Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you are converting an existing hotel into a Brand Hotel, you will sign the Conversion Rider, attached as Exhibit D-1 to the Franchise Agreement. We will provide written specifications for necessary upgrading, renovation, construction and furnishing of your Hotel (the "Renovation Work") in the form of a PIP, which will be included in the Conversion Rider. The PIP details required Renovation Work and alterations for compliance with the Brand Standards, as well as the required start date and completion date of such Renovation Work. Prior to commencing the Renovation Work, you must obtain all necessary insurance, including builder's risk, and all permits and certifications required for lawful renovation of your Hotel, including zoning, access, sign, building permits, consents, and licenses.
Source: Item 11 — **FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 52–64)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if you are converting an existing hotel into a Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential branded hotel, the franchisor will provide written specifications for necessary upgrading, renovation, construction, and furnishing of your hotel; this is referred to as the "Renovation Work." These specifications will be provided in the form of a Property Improvement Plan (PIP), which will be included in the Conversion Rider attached to the Franchise Agreement.
The PIP will detail the required Renovation Work and alterations needed to ensure the hotel complies with Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's Brand Standards. It will also specify the required start date and completion date for the Renovation Work.
Before starting any Renovation Work, the franchisee must obtain all necessary insurance, including builder's risk insurance. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for securing all permits and certifications required for the lawful renovation of the hotel. This includes zoning permits, access permits, sign permits, building permits, consents, and licenses.