When is the Reservation System Maintenance Fee due 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservation System Maintenance Fee: Future Rate and Inventory | 1st occurrence $250 – $500 – 2nd occurrence $1,000 – per occurrence thereafter | As billed | We charge this fee if you fail to meet our performance standard of maintaining on the Central Reservation System at least 12 months of your advance room rates and inventory at all times. See Note 9. |
| Reservation | $150 per occurrence | As billed | You incur this fee if you request |
| System | additional assistance | ||
| Maintenance | with | ||
| Fee: Central | performing | ||
| Reservation | Central Reservation System | ||
| System | maintenance. | ||
| Services | See Note 9. |
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, there are two types of Reservation System Maintenance Fees. The first, for Future Rate and Inventory, is incurred if a franchisee fails to maintain at least 12 months of advance room rates and inventory on the Central Reservation System. The second Reservation System Maintenance Fee is for Central Reservation System Services, which is incurred if a franchisee requests additional assistance with performing Central Reservation System maintenance. Both of these fees are due as billed.
Specifically, the Reservation System Maintenance Fee for Future Rate and Inventory ranges from $250 to $500 for the first occurrence and $1,000 for the second occurrence, with subsequent occurrences also at $1,000. The Reservation System Maintenance Fee for Central Reservation System Services is $150 per occurrence.
These fees are in addition to other reservation-related fees, such as transaction fees for bookings made through various channels, as detailed elsewhere in the FDD. Franchisees should ensure they understand the performance standards for maintaining their reservation system to avoid incurring these maintenance fees.