What is the 'Franchise Agreement' referenced in the Sonesta Simply Suites release document?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
CORPORATION, LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY OR PARTNERSHIP**
| By: | Signature | |-----------------------|----------------------------| | Print Name: | | | Title: | | | Date: | | | | | | | |
EXHIBIT G SAMPLE GENERAL RELEASE
SONESTA RL HOTELS FRANCHISING INC.
GRANT OF FRANCHISOR CONSENT AND FRANCHISEE RELEASE
| Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") and the undersigned franchisee, |
|---|
| ("you" or "your"), currently are parties to a certain Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise |
| Agreement") dated |
| , |
| . You have asked us to take the following action |
| or to agree to the following request: [insert as appropriate] |
| We have the right |
| under the Franchise Agreement to obtain a general release from you (and, if applicable, your owners) as a |
| condition of taking this action or agreeing to this request. Therefore, we are willing to take the action or |
| agree to the request specified above if you (and, if applicable, your owners) give us the release and |
| covenant not to sue provided below in this document. You (and, if applicable, your owners) are willing to |
| give us the release and covenant not to sue provided below as partial consideration for our willingness to |
| take the action or agree to the request described above. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites FDD, the 'Franchise Agreement' is a legal contract between Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. and the franchisee. This agreement outlines the terms and conditions under which the franchisee will operate a Sonesta Simply Suites-branded hotel.
The FDD mentions that Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. may require a general release from the franchisee (and their owners, if applicable) as a condition of taking certain actions or agreeing to certain requests. This release and covenant not to sue are provided in exchange for Sonesta's willingness to take the action or agree to the request. The release covers all claims related to the Franchise Agreement, the relationship it creates, and the development, ownership, or operation of the franchisee's hotel.
The disclosure document summarizes provisions of the franchise agreement. It also states that Sonesta Simply Suites must provide the disclosure document to the franchisee 14 calendar days before signing a binding agreement or making a payment. Prospective franchisees should read the disclosure document and all agreements carefully.