How long is the initial brand training program for Sonesta Simply Suites?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ees. See Note 9. |
| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Brand Training Fee | $1,500, plus reimbursement of our travel costs and expenses | As incurred | Currently, our initial brand training program is up to 4 days, conducted virtually, unless otherwise determined, at a cost of $1,500 plus reimbursement of our travel costs and expenses (in the event of in-person training), which we estimate to be up to $2,500. One of your Hotel Representative(s) (defined below) must complete our initial training for certification prior to opening or within 90- days of activating your Hotel in our system. If such Hotel Representative ceases to be employed by you, a new Hotel Representative will be required to attend the initial brand training program, and you will be required to pay this fee for them to attend. See Item 11. "Hotel Representative" refers to your general manager or other hotel representative having equivalent authority and responsibilities (such as your owner). |
| 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 i |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the initial brand training program is up to 4 days. The training is currently conducted virtually, unless Sonesta Simply Suites determines otherwise. The initial brand training fee is $1,500, plus reimbursement of travel costs and expenses if the training is conducted in person, which Sonesta Simply Suites estimates to be up to $2,500.
One of the franchisee's Hotel Representatives, such as the general manager or another hotel representative with equivalent authority, must complete the initial training for certification before opening or within 90 days of activating the hotel in Sonesta Simply Suites's system. If the Hotel Representative leaves the franchisee's employment, a new Hotel Representative must attend the initial brand training program, and the franchisee will be required to pay the fee for them to attend.
In addition to the initial training, Sonesta Simply Suites also offers ongoing brand training, which is conducted in person/on-site or virtually ad hoc. In-person/on-site training costs $2,000 per day, plus reimbursement of travel costs and expenses, while virtual ad hoc training costs $200 per hour. Franchisees should factor in these training requirements and associated costs when evaluating the Sonesta Simply Suites franchise opportunity.