What is the current monthly fee for The Standardx's Digital Ancillary Services Program?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| If the Hotel is damaged by fire, flood, accident, hurricane or other casualty, you must | |
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| notify us immediately. If the cost to repair the damage is less than or equal to the greater of (a) | |
| 60% of the market value of the Hotel immediately prior to the casualty, or (b) the amount of | |
| insurance proceeds made available to you in connection with the casualty (“Damage Threshold”), | |
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
| Type of Fee | Amount |
| Global Property Guest Services (GPGS) Add-On Program | Will vary depending on services selected. Currently, $3.50 to $16 per service interaction requested, but could increase if costs increase |
| Digital Ancillary Services Program | Currently, $1,250 per month plus commission payable to our vendor of 5% of net revenue actually received from bookings through the vendor's channels, but could |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the current monthly fee for the Digital Ancillary Services Program is $1,250, plus a commission. This commission is 5% of the net revenue received from bookings made through the vendor's channels.
This fee covers the cost of the Digital Ancillary Services Program, which likely includes services aimed at increasing online bookings and revenue for the hotel. However, the FDD states that this fee could increase if costs increase, meaning that The Standardx franchisees should be prepared for potential adjustments to this monthly charge.
In addition to the base fee and commission, it's important to note that the commission is payable to The Standardx's vendor, not directly to The Standardx. This suggests that The Standardx outsources these digital services to a third-party provider. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specifics of these services, the vendor involved, and the potential for changes in the commission structure or vendor agreements.