Can Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential be a third-party beneficiary of the non-compete agreement between the franchisee and their personnel?

According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential's Franchise Agreement states in Section 9.b regarding miscellaneous terms, that nothing in the agreement is intended, nor shall be deemed, to confer any rights or remedies under this agreement upon any person or legal entity other than the franchisee.

This means that third parties, including personnel of the franchisee, are not intended to be beneficiaries of the Franchise Agreement. Therefore, Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential would not be considered a third-party beneficiary with rights or remedies related to the agreement between the franchisee and their personnel.

This clause protects Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential from potential claims by third parties related to the agreement, while also clarifying that the rights and obligations within the Franchise Agreement are primarily between Sonesta Select Sonesta Essential and the franchisee.