How is the Ignite 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 |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Ignite Booking Program has an annual fee. This fee is payable on a calendar year basis, meaning it covers the period from January 1st to December 31st.
The annual fee for the Ignite Booking Program is $500 per year. However, if the franchisee integrates the program with the Delphi Sales System, the annual fee increases to $800 per year.
Importantly, the annual fee is not prorated for partial calendar years. This means that if a franchisee joins the Sonesta Simply Suites system or integrates with the Delphi Sales System partway through the year, they will still be responsible for paying the full annual fee for that calendar year.