Sonesta Select Hotels / Sonesta Essential Hotels

Franchise Information

Analyzed filing: MN · File #1279249725

Filed: Apr 9, 2026

FDD Issued: Mar 31, 2026

Extracted: Aug 23, 2026

Needs review family consensus fee low tie:family=mn:35723-202603|values=25000,45000|current=45000 family consensus investment low tie:family=mn:35723-202603|values=1383544,702628|current=1383544

Franchisor Details

Name: Sonesta RL Hotels Franchising Inc.

Parent: Red Lion Hotels Corporation (wholly-owned subsidiary of Sonesta International Hotels Corporation)

Address: 400 Centre Street, Newton, Massachusetts 02458

Phone: (617) 421-5400

Website: www.sonesta.com

Franchising Since: 2021

Industry & Qualifications

Industry

Hospitality

Training

4 days

Franchise Fee

$45,000 - $65,000

Royalty

5.0%

Ad Fund: 3.5%

Total Investment

$1.38M - $24.48M

Initial Term

20 years

Renewable

Outlet Information

Total Outlets (2025)

Franchised

Company-Owned

Opened (Last Year)

+39

Closed (Last Year)

-7

Churn Breakdown (Last Year)

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Reacquired

Item 19 (Financial Performance)

Not Disclosed

Franchisor states it does not make any representations about financial performan...

Number	File name	Source State	Filing Date	Actions
1279249725	MN_35723-202603-08_sonesta-rl-hotels-franchising-inc..pdf Canonical 2026 analysis · needs review · newest filing	MN	Apr 9, 2026	Restricted
2014785130	MN_35723-202603-07_sonesta-rl-hotels-franchising-inc..pdf Alternate source copy	MN	Apr 9, 2026	Restricted

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