May Sonesta Simply Suites provide a franchisee's contact information to Approved Suppliers?

According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, Sonesta Simply Suites may provide a franchisee's contact information to its Approved Suppliers. This means that as a franchisee, your contact details could be shared with vendors that Sonesta Simply Suites has approved to supply goods and services to the hotels.

This practice allows Approved Suppliers to directly contact franchisees, potentially to offer their products or services. It also means that franchisees may be contacted by these suppliers. While this can streamline the procurement process and ensure brand consistency, franchisees should be prepared to manage these communications and evaluate the offerings from Approved Suppliers.

Sonesta Simply Suites designates Approved Suppliers to maintain consistency and quality across all Brand Hotels and to leverage volume purchasing power. Franchisees may be required to purchase certain supplies only from these Approved Suppliers. This requirement is common in franchising, as it helps maintain brand standards and potentially secure better pricing through bulk negotiations. Franchisees should be aware of these requirements and factor them into their operational planning and budget.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand the extent to which they are obligated to use Approved Suppliers and how this might affect their costs and operational flexibility. They should also inquire about the process for suggesting or requesting approval of alternative suppliers if they find better options or have specific needs not met by the existing Approved Suppliers.