What is the maximum Custom Architecture & Design Review fee that Sonesta Simply Suites charges?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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| TYPE OF FEE | AMOUNT | DUE DATE | REMARKS (Note 1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renewal Fee | The Initial Fee | Upon or before execution of the renewal Franchise Agreement | |
| Administrative Fee for Lender Comfort or Other Requests | $2,000 per lender comfort letter and up to $5,000 per other request, and any additional costs we may incur in reviewing your documents or preparing such documentation, including reasonable attorneys' fees. | When you submit request | Administrative, legal review, and document preparation fees arising from extraordinary services such as amendments you request; amendments necessitated by your action or inaction (such as a lease amendment); or other documentation outside the ordinary course of business. See Note 9. |
| PIP Fee | Up to $5,000 per PIP | Upon demand | At any time during the term of the Franchise Agreement, if we determine your Hotel is not in compliance with Brand Standards or online reviews or guest comments have raised concerns with your compliance with Brand Standards, or in connection with a Periodic Renovation (defined in Item 11) notice, we may issue a PIP to you and charge you a PIP Fee. See Note 9. |
| PIP Reinspection Fee | Up to $5,000 per occurrence | Upon demand | In connection with any PIP, if we must reinspect your Hotel because you failed to comply with the PIP or Brand Standards, we may charge you this fee. See Note 9. |
| Photography Expenses | Up to $5,000 | As incurred | During the term of the Franchise Agreement, if your Hotel undergoes significant renovations or you make improvements in accordance with a PIP, we may require you to hire a professional photographer to take new photographs of your Hotel. See Note 9. |
| Custom Architecture & Design Review | Up to $25,000 | Upon request | We may charge you this fee in connection with any Guest Room design review, public area review, and exterior review, if it require |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 25–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, the maximum Custom Architecture & Design Review fee is $25,000. This fee is charged if the franchisor needs to conduct a custom architecture and design review for guest room design, public area review, or exterior review.
For a prospective Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee, this means that if the design of their location requires custom architectural and design review, they could incur a one-time fee of up to $25,000. This fee is in addition to other fees associated with opening and operating the franchise.
It is important for potential franchisees to understand the circumstances under which this fee is charged and to factor it into their budget if they anticipate needing custom architectural or design work for their Sonesta Simply Suites location.