What is the monthly fee for the Sales Technology Platform for Sonesta Simply Suites?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e booking fees are subject to change as third-party fees change, and such reservation and booking fees will be charged for cancelled reservations unless they are cancelled through the same channel in which they were made.
| 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). |
| Revenue Management System 4 | $5.13 per Guest Room per month |
| Revenue Management System Training 4 | $500 to $8,950 (depending on system selected and whether training is done on-site or virtually) |
| Reservation System Maintenance Fee: Rates and Inventory 4 | $250 to $1,000 per occurrence (if not maintained on a roll |
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 79–80)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a monthly fee of $150 for the Sales Technology Platform. This fee is in addition to other fees outlined in the FDD.
It is important to note that this fee, like many others, is subject to change. Specifically, the FDD states that Sonesta Simply Suites may increase the fee no more than once per year by the greater of (i) 5% annually (compounding) or (ii) the percentage difference in the CPI (Consumer Price Index). This means the monthly fee could increase over time, impacting the franchisee's operating costs.
Prospective franchisees should factor this monthly fee, and the potential for annual increases, into their financial projections. Understanding the full scope of ongoing fees is crucial for assessing the profitability and long-term viability of a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise.