When is the Administrative Fee for Lender Comfort or Other Requests due to Sonesta Simply Suites?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | The Initial Fee | Upon or before execution of the renewal Franchise Agreement | |
| Administrative Fee for Lender Comfort or Other Requests | $2,000 per lender comfort letter and up to $5,000 per other request, and any additional costs we may incur in reviewing your documents or preparing such documentation, including reasonable attorneys' fees. | When you submit request | Administrative, legal review, and document preparation fees arising from extraordinary services such as amendments you request; amendments necessitated by your action or inaction (such as a lease amendment); or other documentation outside the ordinary course of business. See Note 9. |
| PIP Fee | Up to $5,000 per PIP | Upon demand | At any time during the term of the Franchise Agreement, if we determine your Hotel is not in compliance with Brand Standards or online reviews or guest comments have raised concerns with your compliance with Brand Standards, or in connection with a Periodic Renovation (defined in Item 11) notice, we may issue a PIP to you and charge you a PIP Fee. See Note 9. |
| PIP Reinspection Fee | Up to $5,000 per occurrence | Upon demand | In connection with any PIP, if we must reinspect your Hotel because you failed to comply with the PIP or Brand Standards, we may charge you this fee. See Note 9. |
| Photography Expenses | Up to $5,000 | As incurred | During the term of the Franchise Agreement, if your Hotel undergoes significant renovations or you make improvements in accordance with a PIP, we may require you to hire a professional photographer to take new photographs of your Hotel. See Note 9. |
| Custom Architecture & Design Review | Up to $25,000 | Upon request | We may charge you this fee in connection with any Guest Room design review, public area review, and exterior review, if it require |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Administrative Fee for Lender Comfort or Other Requests is due when you submit the request. The fee is $2,000 per lender comfort letter and up to $5,000 per other request. This fee also covers any additional costs Sonesta Simply Suites may incur in reviewing your documents or preparing documentation, including reasonable attorneys' fees.
This fee covers administrative, legal review, and document preparation for extraordinary services. These services include amendments you request, amendments required due to your actions or inactions (such as a lease amendment), or other documentation outside the ordinary course of business.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to understand when this fee may apply. If you anticipate needing lender comfort letters or other special documentation, factor these potential costs into your financial planning. Be sure to clarify with Sonesta Simply Suites what constitutes an "other request" to avoid unexpected fees.