Sonesta Simply Suites
Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data
Researching Sonesta Simply Suites franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.
Sonesta Simply Suites offers extended-stay hotel accommodation in suites with private kitchens and living space. Properties provide services for longer visits, including on-site laundry facilities and kitchen equipment through a Kitchen on Demand program.
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Sonesta Simply Suites quick facts
- Is Sonesta Simply Suites a franchise?
- Yes. Sonesta Simply Suites offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 57 franchised and 10 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 77).
- How much does it cost to open a Sonesta Simply Suites franchise?
- The Sonesta Simply Suites Franchise Disclosure Document reports separate estimated initial investments by format: $829,707 for conversion only (total initial investment, low estimate — conversion) (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41); $14,004,407 for total initial investment, low estimate — new construction (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 41). These formats are not combined. Each is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
- What ongoing fees does Sonesta Simply Suites charge?
- The disclosed ongoing royalty is 110% (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 37). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
- Does Sonesta Simply Suites disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
- Yes. The Sonesta Simply Suites FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 73). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details
- How many Sonesta Simply Suites locations are there?
- The FDD reports 67 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 77). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
- Is Sonesta Simply Suites a good franchise to buy?
- Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
What the disclosures show
- 1The 2026 FDD (Item 7) estimates opening costs separately by format: $829,707 (Total initial investment, low estimate — Conversion); $14,004,407 (Total initial investment, low estimate — New construction); several initial fee options apply.
- 2Item 19 covers 6 separate groups: other measures for 46 Company - Owned Hotels locations; other measures for 46 Company - Owned Hotels locations; other measures for 16 Franchised Hotels locations; other measures for 11 Franchised Hotels locations; other measures for 62 Company - Owned and Franchised Hotels locations; other measures for 57 Company - Owned and Franchise d Hotels locations. They are not combined.
- 3Outlets grew by 2 in 2025, to 67 (United States, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).
From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.
Sonesta Simply Suites head-to-head
Closest peers in the same subcategory, side by side from reviewed FDD figures. Not a ranking or recommendation.
Costs · Items 5–7
What does it cost to open?
Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.
Startup Investment — Item 7
Range across 2 single-unit formats
2026 FDD · Item 7
Formats disclosed in Item 7 (2)
Each format has its own total. The total depends on the format you choose.
- Total initial investment, low estimate — ConversionPDF p. 41$829,707
- Total initial investment, low estimate — New constructionPDF p. 41$14,004,407
Ongoing Fees — Item 6
Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.
- Failure to report Gross Rooms Revenue debit — 110% of average of last three Royalty and Brand Promotion Fee paymentsMain ongoing fee
104 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.
Financial Performance — Item 19
What results are disclosed—and for which locations?
6 separate populations, shown apart. Revenue is not owner income.
46 locations
Other measures · 46 locations
- Who is counted
- Company - Owned Hotels one full years
- Period
- Average
- Excluded
- 2 closed,4 partial-year and1 insufficient-reporting franchises excluded;36 sold hotels classified company-owned for majority of year.
- Method
- Aggregate ADR/occupancy/RevPAR; median/range per hotel; contribution Sonesta channels excluding direct/OTAs; temporarily unavailable rooms not adjusted. Full-year company cohorts same dataset.
These groups are never combined.
Outlet Changes — Item 20
How has the outlet count changed?
United States, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.
2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 77
Net +2 outlets, 2023–2025
Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero, so the line looks nearly flat; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.
Questions to investigate
Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.
For the franchisor
Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($829,707 – $14,004,407) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?
Reported units went from 65 to 67 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?
For current and former owners
How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?
For your advisors
Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.
Sources & vintage history
Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.
Citations (2026 FDD)
- [1]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company - Owned Hotels one full years · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
- [2]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company - Owned Hotels three full years · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
- [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Hotels one full years · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
- [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Franchised Hotels three full years · PDF p. 73; PDF p. 74
- [5]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company - Owned and Franchised Hotels one full years · PDF p. 74; PDF p. 75
- [6]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Company - Owned and Franchise d Hotels thre e full years · PDF p. 74; PDF p. 75
- [7]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 77
"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD
Territory & operations
61 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.
These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.
Legal & agreement
Franchisor financial statements
| Fiscal year | Measure | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | accounts receivable, net | $15,070 |
| 2025 | prepaid expenses and other current assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $10,218 |
| 2025 | property and equipment, net | $2,028 |
| 2025 | intangible assets, net | $20,615 |
| 2025 | operating lease right of use assets | $1,216 |
| 2025 | goodwill | $19,680 |
| 2025 | other long term assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $36,987 |
| 2025 | total assets | $122,224 |
| 2025 | accounts payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing | $425 |
| 2025 | accrued expenses and other current liabilities | $2,726 |
| 2025 | total current liabilities | $8,470 |
| 2025 | deferred income taxes | $235 |
These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.
SBA-backed loans to franchisees
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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.
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At a glance
Business history
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Owner participation
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Territory language
Litigation disclosure
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Bankruptcy disclosure
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Agreement term
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Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.
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