When is the Alternative Payment Fee due for a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alternative Payment Fee | $25 processing fee per each occurrence for paper check. 3.5% processing fee for credit card payment. | As billed | This fee will be charged if you request that we process payments using a method other than direct debit. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Alternative Payment Fee is due 'as billed.' This fee is incurred if a franchisee requests to process payments using a method other than direct debit.
The amount of the Alternative Payment Fee is $25 per occurrence for paper checks and 3.5% per occurrence for credit card payments. This means that each time a Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee uses a paper check or credit card instead of direct debit, they will be charged this fee.
As the fee is charged 'as billed,' the franchisee should expect to receive a bill for the fee each time an alternative payment method is used. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor in these potential fees when considering their operating costs, especially if they anticipate not using direct debit for payments.