What restrictions does Sonesta Simply Suites place on knowingly permitting gambling activities at the Hotel?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- J. Restrictions on Use of the Site. Except as permitted by the Brand Standards, you will not, without our prior approval: (i) knowingly permit gambling to take place at your Hotel or use the Premises or any part of portion thereof for any casino, lottery, or other type of gaming activities, or directly or indirectly associate with any gaming activity; (ii) knowingly permit adult entertainment activities at your Hotel; or (iii) knowingly permit any portion of your Hotel or Premises to be used to operate a pawnshop, check-cashing business, sexually-oriented business, package liquor store, or marijuana dispensary.
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 79–80)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are restricted from knowingly allowing gambling activities at their hotels. Specifically, franchisees cannot permit gambling to occur at the hotel or use any part of the premises for casinos, lotteries, or other gaming activities, nor can they directly or indirectly associate with any gaming activity.
This restriction is in place unless explicitly permitted by the Brand Standards or with prior approval from Sonesta Simply Suites. This means that franchisees must actively prevent gambling-related activities from taking place on the property.
This policy is fairly standard within the hotel franchising industry, as franchisors seek to maintain a consistent brand image and avoid potential legal or reputational risks associated with gambling. Franchisees should be aware of this restriction and ensure their hotel operations comply with it to avoid violating the franchise agreement.