In what year did the first Sonesta Simply Suites location open in Michigan?
Sonesta_Simply_Suites Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Terminations | Non- Renewals | Reacquired by Franchisor | Ceased Operations- Other Reasons | Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 74–79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Sonesta Simply Suites's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the first location in Michigan opened in 2022. The provided table outlines the outlet activity in Michigan, showing that at the start of 2022, there were zero locations. During 2022, one outlet was opened, resulting in one location at the end of the year.
In 2023, there were no new openings, so the number of outlets remained at one. Similarly, in 2024, there were no additional openings, and the number of outlets stayed at one. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the brand's growth and presence in Michigan over the past three years.
It is important to note that while the first location opened in 2022, there have been no additional openings in the subsequent years, according to this table. Franchisees interested in the Michigan market should consider these factors when evaluating the potential for growth and competition.