What is the Internet Distribution System (IDS) Fee per transaction 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 | |
| Ignite Booking Program (Monthly Fee) 4 | 7% on consumed master folio per group | |
| Business Pass Booking Program 4 | Not currently charged, but anticipated to be $350 per year, 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 Internet Distribution System (IDS) Fee is $4.00 per transaction. This fee is subject to change, as are all the fees listed in Item 23.
For a prospective Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee, this means that for each transaction processed through an Internet Distribution System, the franchisee will be charged $4.00. These systems are commonly used in the hospitality industry to reach a broader audience of potential customers through various online channels.
It's important for franchisees to factor this fee into their operating costs and revenue projections. Understanding the transaction volume expected through these systems will help in accurately forecasting expenses. Franchisees should also stay informed of any potential changes to this fee, as indicated in the FDD.