How is the Business Pass Booking Program annual fee payable for 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, the Business Pass Booking Program annual fee is anticipated to be $350 per year. This fee is payable on a calendar year basis, meaning it covers the period from January 1st to December 31st.
Importantly, the FDD states that the fee is "without proration for partial calendar years." This means that if a franchisee joins the Business Pass Booking Program partway through the year, they will still be responsible for paying the full $350 annual fee for that year. There is no reduction or pro-rating of the fee based on the number of months remaining in the calendar year when the franchisee enrolls.
It is also important to note that the FDD indicates that this fee is "Not currently charged, but anticipated to be $350 per year". This suggests that while the fee is not currently in effect, Sonesta Simply Suites plans to implement it in the future. Prospective franchisees should confirm with Sonesta Simply Suites whether this fee is currently being charged and when it is expected to be implemented.