What is the maximum Operations Insights fee per month for a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| | Market Intelligence 4 | $275 per month | | Custom Architecture & Design Review | Up to $15,000 (for conversions) and $25,000 (for new construction) in connection with any Guest Room design review, public area review, or exterior review requiring custom architecture and design review by us |
EXHIBIT J-1 LIST OF CURRENT FRANCHISEES
LIST OF SONESTA SIMPLY SUITES FRANCHISEES AS OF 12/31/2024
| Brand Programs | Current Applicable Fees | |
|---|---|---|
| (Subject to Change) | ||
| Corporate Transient and Consortia Account Support Subscription and Services 4 | $1,355 - $2,200 per year, payable on a calendar year basis in equal monthly installments without proration for partial calendar years | |
| Local Sales Solution 3 | Base fee starts at $1,900 per month (applies only if you opt into this program). Additional features are available for additional fees. | |
| Sales Technology Platform (Annual Fee) 4 | $5,000 per year, payable on a quarterly installment basis without proration for partial calendar quarters | |
| Sales Technology Platform (Monthly Fee) 4 | $150 per month | |
| Guest Relations Fee 4 | $25 to $125 per issue | |
| Operations Insights 4 | Up to $150 per month | |
| Online Review Response Fee 4 | $39 to $150 per response (if not responded to within 72 hours) | |
| Quality Assurance Inspections 4 | Up to $2,500 for the first inspection each year; up to $4,000 for the first re-inspection upon your failed inspection; up to $5,000 for any additional re- inspections due to your persistent failed inspections, or for inspections resulting from guest satisfaction deficiencies | |
| Revenue Management for Hire 4 | $995 to $2,500 per month, depending on number of Guest Rooms and market (required for the first year following the Opening Date, and thereafter if you do not have a dedicated revenue manager). |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be charged up to $150 per month for Operations Insights. This fee is subject to change, as noted in the FDD.
The Operations Insights fee is one of several fees that Sonesta Simply Suites franchisees may be required to pay as part of their franchise agreement. These fees cover various services and programs offered by the franchisor to support franchisees in operating their hotels. It is important to note that this fee is in addition to other fees such as technology fees, marketing contributions, and royalty payments.
Prospective franchisees should carefully consider all the fees outlined in Item 23 of the FDD and factor them into their financial projections. Understanding the full scope of fees is crucial for assessing the overall profitability and financial viability of a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise. Franchisees should also inquire about the specific services and benefits they will receive in exchange for the Operations Insights fee to determine its value.