Where can legal actions to enforce the Note for Sonesta Simply Suites be brought?

According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites FDD, any legal action necessary to enforce the terms of the Note may be brought by the Holder in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Maker, which would be the franchisee, submits to the jurisdiction of any federal or state court in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This means that Sonesta Simply Suites franchisees may have to travel to Massachusetts to resolve legal disputes related to the Note.

This requirement for out-of-state jurisdiction could increase legal costs for franchisees due to travel, lodging, and potentially higher attorney fees if they need to hire counsel familiar with Massachusetts law. Franchisees should consider this potential burden when evaluating the franchise opportunity.

It is common for franchise agreements to specify a particular jurisdiction for legal disputes, often the location of the franchisor's headquarters. This clause ensures that Sonesta Simply Suites can manage legal proceedings in a location convenient for them, but it places the onus on the franchisee to handle any litigation in that jurisdiction.