According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay an onboarding administration fee. The amount of this fee depends on whether the franchisee is opening a newly constructed hotel or acquiring an existing one. For a newly constructed Sonesta Simply Suites or a conversion of an existing hotel, the fee is $2,500. If the franchisee is acquiring an existing Sonesta Simply Suites, the fee is reduced to $2,000.

The onboarding administration fee covers the cost of onboarding services that Sonesta Simply Suites provides to franchisees in connection with the opening of their hotel. This fee is non-refundable, meaning that franchisees will not receive a refund of this fee under any circumstances.

Importantly, the FDD states that the onboarding administration fee is due "during or immediately after the onboarding process." This means that franchisees should be prepared to pay this fee at some point during the period when Sonesta Simply Suites is providing onboarding services, or very shortly after those services have been completed. Franchisees should clarify with Sonesta Simply Suites the exact timing of when this fee will be due to ensure they are prepared to make the payment.