Sonesta ES Suites charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Sonesta ES Suites franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 3.5% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $9/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Sonesta ES Suites has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Sonesta ES Suites franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Sonesta ES Suites offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Sonesta ES Suites currently operates 78 locations (2025 FDD) (25 franchised, 53 company-owned). The system contracted by 10.3% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -6.0%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sonesta ES Suites is 11.5% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

The initial franchise agreement term for Sonesta ES Suites is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 20-year periods. The total potential term is 40 years.

Sonesta ES Suites's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Sonesta ES Suites's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Sonesta ES Suites provides 33 hours of initial training over approximately 0 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Sonesta ES Suites does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.