What is the hourly cost of virtual ad-hoc ongoing training for a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing Training Fees | In-person/on-site: $2,000/day, plus reimbursement of our travel costs and expenses Virtual Ad-Hoc: $200 per hour of training | As billed | Ongoing brand training is conducted in person/on-site or virtual ad hoc. If you request that we send a trainer to your Hotel, you will also reimburse us for the travel, living and miscellaneous expenses our trainer incurs to provide that training. There are no additional travel costs and expenses if training is conducted virtually. See Note 9. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may need to participate in ongoing training. This training can be conducted either in person/on-site or virtually. If a franchisee requests virtual ad-hoc training, the cost is $200 per hour of training.
If the training is conducted in person, the franchisee must pay $2,000 per day, plus cover the trainer's travel costs and expenses. However, if the training is virtual, there are no additional travel costs or expenses.
This fee structure incentivizes franchisees to opt for virtual training when possible, as it eliminates travel-related expenses. Franchisees should factor these potential training costs into their operating budget, especially if they anticipate needing additional support or updates after the initial training period.