Sleep Inn & Sleep Inn & Suites

The monthly technology fee of $855 significantly exceeds the typical range for hotel franchises—what specific services and technology platforms does this cover, and are there opportunities to negotiate or reduce this fee?

All 4 pending litigation cases name the franchisor as defendant. Can you provide details on the nature, amounts in dispute, and expected resolution timeline for each case?

Unit transfers increased to 34 in 2024 compared to 21 in 2023. Are these transfers primarily due to franchisee-initiated sales, financial distress, or franchisor-facilitated transitions, and what is the approval process?

Closures tripled from 9 units in 2023 to 23 units in 2024. What were the primary reasons franchisees cited for closure—market conditions, profitability issues, operational challenges, or franchisor pressure?

System Health scores 35/100, well below the 50-68 typical range for hotel franchises. What specific operational or support challenges drive this low score, and what is the franchisor doing to improve it?

The franchise agreement has 0 renewal conditions listed, while typical hotel franchises include 4-7 conditions. What renewal requirements and approval criteria exist that are not reflected in the data?

With no territory exclusivity and no encroachment protection specified, how does the franchisor prevent opening competing Sleep Inn locations near existing franchisees?

Support & Training scores 70/100, below the 73-86 typical range. What training and ongoing support does the franchisor provide, and are there gaps compared to competitor brands?

The Investment score is 0/100. Does this reflect unavailable Item 19 financial performance data, and can you provide median unit volumes and profitability metrics for comparable units?

What are the specific 15 non-curable defaults mentioned in the termination clause, and how frequently has the franchisor invoked termination rights without cure periods?

Given the 20-year initial term with no renewal options, what happens at the end of the term—can franchisees renew, and on what conditions?

Termination and non-renewal rates both sit at 1.2% annually. How many of the 2024 closures and ceased operations were franchisor-initiated versus franchisee-initiated decisions?

Transfer fee is $45,000, the same as the renewal fee. If a franchisee wants to sell their unit, what is the franchisor's approval process and rejection criteria?

Have there been any class action lawsuits or regulatory complaints filed against the franchisor in the past 3 years beyond the 4 pending cases?

The system declined from 427 to 410 units in one year. What is the franchisor's unit development strategy and pipeline for new openings to reverse this trend?

Ad fund rate is 3.5% with no item on how funds are used or governed. Is there a separate marketing advisory council, and are ad fund financials audited annually and available to franchisees?

Non-compete duration is listed as 0 years with N/A miles. Does this mean franchisees face no restrictions post-termination, or are there geographic or time-based restrictions not captured in the data?

Technology fee of $855/month has likely increased substantially over the franchise term. What is the historical fee schedule, and are there caps on annual increases or opt-out provisions?