Question 1

What is the Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels franchise royalty rate?

Accepted Answer

The Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels franchise charges a royalty rate of 5.0% of gross sales, according to the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

Question 2

What are the total ongoing fees for a Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels franchise?

Accepted Answer

The total ongoing fee rate for a Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels franchise is approximately 8.5% of gross sales, including royalty, marketing, technology, and other recurring fees.

Question 3

What is the Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels franchise advertising fee?

Accepted Answer

Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels requires a national advertising/marketing fund contribution of 3.5% of gross sales.