Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels 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 Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels 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 Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels has been involved in 3 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels offers non-exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement does not include encroachment protection. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels currently operates 79 locations (2025 FDD) (37 franchised, 42 company-owned). The system grew by 29.5% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 7.8%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels is 5.1% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

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

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels'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 Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels provides 33 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a annual basis.

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels 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.