What is the annual fee for the Sales Technology Platform for Sonesta Simply Suites?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Brand Programs | Current Applicable Fees (Subject to Change) |
|---|---|
| Corporate Transient and Consortia Account Support Subscription and Services 4 | $1,355 - $2,200 per year, payable on a calendar year basis in equal monthly installments without proration for partial calendar years |
| Local Sales Solution 3 | Base fee starts at $1,900 per month (applies only |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 79–80)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the annual fee for the Sales Technology Platform is $5,000. This fee is payable in quarterly installments and is not prorated for partial calendar quarters.
In practical terms, a new Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee will need to budget $5,000 per year for this technology platform. The quarterly payment schedule means franchisees will pay $1,250 each quarter. The lack of proration means that even if the franchise agreement begins partway through a quarter, the franchisee will still owe the full amount for that initial partial quarter.
It's important to note that this fee is subject to change. The FDD states that fees are subject to a Fee Adjustment, which means an increase at Sonesta Simply Suites's discretion by up to the greater of (i) 5% annually (on a compounding basis) or (ii) the difference, expressed as a percentage, in CPI. Therefore, franchisees should anticipate potential increases in this fee over time. Franchisees should also confirm with Sonesta Simply Suites whether there are any additional costs associated with the Sales Technology Platform beyond the stated annual fee.