What is the anticipated annual fee for the Business Pass Booking Program at Sonesta Simply Suites?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Fee | Fee | Current Applicable Fees |
|---|---|---|
| (Subject to Change) | ||
| Travel Agency Commission Settlement Fee 4 | Up to $0.85 per transaction | |
| Groups, Meetings, and Events1, 4 | 3% on consumed master folio per group | |
| Direct Connect Fee 4 | $1.75 per transaction | |
| Brand.com 4 | $1.75 per transaction | |
| Internet Distribution System (IDS) Fee 4 | $4.00 per transaction | |
| Voice Reservation Service with Auto Attendant Fee 4 | $4.00 per call | |
| Global Distribution Systems (GDS) Fee 4 | $10.50 per transaction | |
| TMC and Consortia Fees 4 | 3.25% of gross revenue generated from bookings consumed through travel agencies (“Consumed Revenue”) | |
| Ignite Booking Program (Annual Fee) 4 | $500 per year (or $800 per year if integrated with Delphi Sales System), payable on a calendar year basis without proration for partial calendar years | |
| Ignite Booking Program (Monthly Fee) 4 | 7% on consumed master folio per group | |
| Business Pass Booking Program 4 | Not currently charged, but anticipated to be $350 per year, payable on a calendar year basis without proration for partial calendar years |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites FDD, while the Business Pass Booking Program is not currently charged, it is anticipated to be $350 per year. This fee is payable on a calendar year basis, without any proration for partial calendar years.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that if the Business Pass Booking Program is implemented, they should budget $350 annually for this fee. It's important to note that this fee is subject to change, as indicated in the FDD.
Franchisees should be aware that even if they join the Sonesta Simply Suites system mid-year, they will still be responsible for the full $350 annual fee if the program is implemented. It would be prudent for potential franchisees to inquire about the likelihood and timing of the implementation of this fee to better plan their finances.