As of what date is the Franchise Disclosure Document effective in Wisconsin for Sonesta Simply Suites?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
The following states have franchise laws that require that the Franchise Disclosure Document be registered or filed with the state, or be exempt from registration: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin.
This document is effective and may be used in the following states, where the document is filed, registered or exempt from registration, as of the Effective Date stated below:
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 79–80)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the document is effective and may be used in Wisconsin as of the effective date stated in the document. However, the excerpt does not specify the exact effective date for Wisconsin or any other state.
Prospective franchisees should note that franchise laws in certain states, including Wisconsin, require the Franchise Disclosure Document to be registered or filed with the state, or to be exempt from registration, before it can be used to offer or sell franchises in that state.
To determine the specific effective date for Wisconsin, a prospective Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee should review the specific Franchise Disclosure Document provided to them and/or directly contact the franchisor for clarification. This date is crucial because it dictates when the franchisor can legally offer and sell franchises in Wisconsin.