What is the monthly fee for The Standardx's Digital Ancillary Services Program, excluding commissions?
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”), | |
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| 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 increase if costs increase |
| Purchasing | Will vary depending on |
| services | items purchased |
| Optional corporate services | Actual costs, which will vary depending on assistance needed |
| Other related party transactions | Will vary depending on assistance provided and other circumstances |
| Optional technology services | Will vary depending on service(s) you acquire |
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Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 20–36)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Digital Ancillary Services Program currently costs $1,250 per month. In addition to this monthly fee, The Standardx franchisee must also pay a commission to The Standardx's vendor. This commission is 5% of the net revenue that the franchisee actually receives from bookings made through the vendor's channels.
It is important to note that the $1,250 monthly fee and the commission rate of 5% are subject to change. The FDD states that these costs could increase if The Standardx's costs increase. As a result, a prospective franchisee should factor in the possibility of higher fees when evaluating the potential profitability of a The Standardx franchise.
The Digital Ancillary Services Program is one of several optional programs that The Standardx offers to franchisees. Other optional programs include the Global Property Guest Services (GPGS) Add-On Program and optional technology services. The fees for these programs vary depending on the services selected or acquired. Franchisees should carefully consider which optional programs are most beneficial for their business and factor the associated costs into their financial projections.