What is the deadline for paying the Ignite Booking Program (Annual Fee) 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 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 FDD, the Ignite Booking Program (Annual Fee) for Sonesta Simply Suites is payable on a calendar year basis. This means the fee is due annually, coinciding with the calendar year.
The annual fee is $500 per year, but it increases to $800 per year if the franchisee integrates the program with the Delphi Sales System. The FDD specifies that the fee is not prorated for partial calendar years.
Therefore, even if a Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee joins the program mid-year or terminates their franchise agreement before the end of the year, they are still responsible for the full annual fee. This payment structure is fairly standard in the franchise industry, as many annual fees are assessed on a calendar-year basis regardless of when a franchisee joins or leaves the system.