Will Sonesta Simply Suites provide the Third-Party Distribution Program?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
During the operation of your Hotel, we will:
- Provide you with the Third-Party Distribution Program, as long as that program remains in effect. (Franchise Agreement, Section 4.G)
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 48–60)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites' 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Sonesta Simply Suites will provide franchisees with the Third-Party Distribution Program, as long as the program remains in effect.
This means that as a Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee, you will have access to the Third-Party Distribution Program, which is designed to help manage and distribute your hotel's inventory and rates across various online travel agencies and other third-party booking platforms. This program aims to increase visibility and bookings for your hotel by leveraging these external distribution channels.
However, it's important to note that Sonesta Simply Suites reserves the right to discontinue the Third-Party Distribution Program. If the program is discontinued, Sonesta Simply Suites would no longer be obligated to provide it. As a prospective franchisee, it would be prudent to inquire about the details of this program, its current status, and any potential plans for its future with the franchisor.