What specific action or request from the Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee triggers the need for a release?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. ("we," "us," or "our") and the undersigned franchisee, |
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| ("you" or "your"), currently are parties to a certain Franchise Agreement (the "Franchise |
| Agreement") dated |
| , |
| . You have asked us to take the following action |
| or to agree to the following request: [insert as appropriate] |
| We have the right |
| under the Franchise Agreement to obtain a general release from you (and, if applicable, your owners) as a |
| condition of taking this action or agreeing to this request. Therefore, we are willing to take the action or |
| agree to the request specified above if you (and, if applicable, your owners) give us the release and |
| covenant not to sue provided below in this document. You (and, if applicable, your owners) are willing to |
| give us the release and covenant not to sue provided below as partial consideration for our willingness to |
| take the action or agree to the request described above. |
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–246)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Sonesta Simply Suites Franchise Disclosure Document, a release from the franchisee may be required when the franchisee asks Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc. to take a specific action or agree to a particular request. The document states that Sonesta Simply Suites has the right to obtain a general release from the franchisee (and their owners, if applicable) as a condition of taking the action or agreeing to the request.
In practical terms, this means that if a Sonesta Simply Suites franchisee needs the franchisor to make an exception to the franchise agreement or take some action outside of the standard operating procedures, the franchisor may require the franchisee to sign a release. This release would protect Sonesta Simply Suites from any potential legal claims arising from the action or request.
The FDD indicates that the franchisor's willingness to take the action or agree to the request is contingent upon receiving this release and a covenant not to sue. The franchisee's willingness to provide the release serves as partial consideration for the franchisor's agreement. Prospective franchisees should be aware that this is a mechanism for Sonesta Simply Suites to manage its risk and liability when accommodating franchisee requests that fall outside the standard franchise agreement.
It is important for potential Sonesta Simply Suites franchisees to understand the implications of signing such a release and to seek legal counsel to ensure they are fully aware of their rights and obligations. The specific actions or requests that might trigger the need for a release are not detailed in this section of the FDD, so further clarification from the franchisor would be beneficial.