What monthly fee does The Standardx pay for the Digital Ancillary Services Program?
The_Standardx Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
received and not refunded by Way or Owner with respect to such ancillary services and products ("Commission").
- "Net Revenue" is defined as gross revenues actually received by Way from purchases of ancillary services and products, less any refunds, sales taxes, and third-party transaction fees (including but not limited to credit card processing fees).
- There will be no Way Commission assessed on: (a) non-revenue generating activities included in the ancillary services and products; (b) any ancillary services and products purchased directly at the Property (e.g., through concierge or front desk colleagues); (c) non-publicly listed b2b or group sales ancillary services and products even if booked through the Way integrated channels; or (d) Owner/member only ancillary services and products (and only where member ID functionality is used) even if booked through the Way integrated channels.
EXHIBIT A TO DIGITAL ANCILLARY SERVICES PROGRAM SCHEDULE TO CENTRAL HOTEL SERVICES BY HYATT MASTER AGREEMENT
We are pleased to inform you that we have opted in to secure additional Digital Ancillary Services through the Central Hotel Services by Hyatt Program for our hotel. Attached is a fully executed Central Hotel Services by Hyatt Master Agreement an
Source: Item 18 — OTHER INCOME (LOSS), NET (FDD pages 187–399)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to The Standardx's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees participating in Hyatt's Digital Ancillary Services Program must pay a monthly fee. This fee consists of $1,250 USD per month, in addition to a Way Commission, which commences on the Service Effective Date. The purpose of this program is to provide additional digital ancillary services through Hyatt, with Way acting as a designee.
The Way Commission is calculated as 5% of Net Revenues from ancillary services and products booked through Way's integrated channels, excluding any cancellations. Net Revenue is defined as the gross revenues Way receives from these ancillary services and products, less any refunds, sales taxes, and third-party transaction fees, including credit card processing fees.
It's important to note that the Way Commission is not assessed on certain transactions, including non-revenue generating activities, ancillary services and products purchased directly at the property, non-publicly listed business-to-business or group sales, and owner/member-only ancillary services and products (where member ID functionality is used). This fee structure allows The Standardx to leverage Hyatt's digital resources to drive additional revenue, but franchisees should carefully consider the commission structure and potential costs when evaluating the program.