Computer System: You must install a computer system meeting our standards, as modified from time to time in our sole discretion in response to business, operations and marketing conditions (Articles 7.4 and 7.6 of the Franchise Agreement). As of the date of this disclosure document, the computer system includes a desktop computer with running a current version of Windows®, a printer, a software system designed for use in hotel front desks, and software that enables you to perform payroll, receivables, and weekly and monthly financial reports. You may purchase the front desk software from any supplier that carries the product. We estimate that the total cost to purchase or lease the computer system will be $0 to $12,000. Your cost will depend on the number of suites at your Hotel, and the hardware, systems, and suppliers you select and may vary due to market and region. Property Management System: You will also be required to install and use our designated Property Management System, currently the Jonas Chorum PMS (the “PMS”), which will manage the Hotel’s operations and reservations on a day-to-day basis. The initial, one-time cost to buy, install and activate the PMS is approximately $4,000 to $4,500, depending on the payment gateway provider you select. If you and your General Manager are not already familiar with operating the Jonas Chorum PMS, Jonas Chorum charges a one-time fee of $2,100 for system training. The ongoing subscription and service cost for the PMS is approximately $6,100 to $8,500 per year, depending on the number of suites at your Hotel and the payment gateway provider you select. If your Hotel has more than 75 suites, your costs may be higher. The initial system costs and first year subscription and service costs for the PMS are charged in advance. After the first year, subscription and service fees for the PMS are billed monthly, at the annual rate. You will also be billed monthly, in arrears, for the actual distribution channel transaction fees incurred by your Hotel. Transaction fees currently range from $2.50 to $14.40 per net reservation, depending on the channel (e.g. TopSail, Direct Connect, GDS, SiteMinder/AirBnB) used to book a reservation through the PMS.
From the filings
Affordable Suites of America
LodgingSoftware purchasing at Affordable Suites of America is controlled at the corporate level, with President and CEO Gary DeLapp and CFO Sharon Zinser as likely economic buyers. The brand mandates Jonas Chorum as its property-management system across 31 total units (19 franchised, 12 company-owned). For vendors, the addressable market is small but concentrated, with a single decision-making hub at the franchisor HQ in North Carolina.
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Recorded percentage components
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Mandated & recommended tech
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Property $5,000 As Incurred (Note 5) Improvement Plan Re-inspection Fee $2,500 As Incurred (Note 6) Relicense/Change of The then-current Initial Upon execution of a (Note 7) Ownership Fee Franchise Fee successor Franchise Agreement Internet, Email and If required by ASA, As incurred ASA has the right, on 90 days’ Website currently $175 to $350 notice to you, to require you (at per month your expense) to have Internet access (including high-speed Initial Website set-up fee Internet access within each is $1,500; Website guest suite of the Hotel), an maintenance and domain email address, and to participate hosting is $250 per year on ASA’s Website. per location CoStar Subscription / Currently, $550 to As Incurred Franchisee must reimburse STR Reports $1,900 per hotel per Franchisor for its cost to year, based on the provide the CoStar platform’s number of guest rooms Benchmark subscription, which at your hotel provides property and portfolio level performance analytics, including weekly, monthly, and annual STR reports for the Hotel.
Property Management System: You will also be required to install and use our designated Property Management System, currently the Jonas Chorum PMS (the “PMS”), which will manage the Hotel’s operations and reservations on a day-to-day basis. The initial, one-time cost to buy, install and activate the PMS is approximately $4,000 to $4,500, depending on the payment gateway provider you select. If you and your General Manager are not already familiar with operating the Jonas Chorum PMS, Jonas Chorum charges a one-time fee of $2,100 for system training. The ongoing subscription and service cost for the PMS is approximately $6,100 to $8,500 per year, depending on the number of suites at your Hotel and the payment gateway provider you select. If your Hotel has more than 75 suites, your costs may be higher. The initial system costs and first year subscription and service costs for the PMS are charged in advance. After the first year, subscription and service fees for the PMS are billed monthly, at the annual rate. You will also be billed monthly, in arrears, for the actual distribution channel transaction fees incurred by your Hotel. Transaction fees currently range from $2.50 to $14.40 per net reservation, depending on the channel (e.g. TopSail, Direct Connect, GDS, SiteMinder/AirBnB) used to book a reservation through the PMS. 29 2026 ASA Multistate FDD 4925-5914-2797, v. 8 Voice-of-Guest System: We have implemented a third-party voice-of-guest program that allows Affordable Suites hotels to generate more guest reviews, leverage local search engines, and enhance the guest experience. You are required to install and use our designated system. The initial, one-time set-up cost is approximately $150 per hotel. The ongoing subscription cost for the voice-of-guest system will be approximately $1,500 per hotel, per year.
Property $5,000 As Incurred (Note 5) Improvement Plan Re-inspection Fee $2,500 As Incurred (Note 6) Relicense/Change of The then-current Initial Upon execution of a (Note 7) Ownership Fee Franchise Fee successor Franchise Agreement Internet, Email and If required by ASA, As incurred ASA has the right, on 90 days’ Website currently $175 to $350 notice to you, to require you (at per month your expense) to have Internet access (including high-speed Initial Website set-up fee Internet access within each is $1,500; Website guest suite of the Hotel), an maintenance and domain email address, and to participate hosting is $250 per year on ASA’s Website. per location CoStar Subscription / Currently, $550 to As Incurred Franchisee must reimburse STR Reports $1,900 per hotel per Franchisor for its cost to year, based on the provide the CoStar platform’s number of guest rooms Benchmark subscription, which at your hotel provides property and portfolio level performance analytics, including weekly, monthly, and annual STR reports for the Hotel.
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
22 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 5 explicit no's; 7 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
As of the date of this disclosure document, ASA has independent access to the information contained in your computer system through the PMS.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee’s report of Gross Room Revenues required under Section 6.3 of this Agreement must be submitted to Franchisor on or before such date as Franchisor designates for the preceding month or reporting period, as the case may be.
How the franchisor buys
Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?
YesItem 8
ASA is not currently, but may be a supplier of Approved Products from time to time.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
In 2025 we did not derive any revenue from required purchases or leases of products and services by our franchisees.
Item 8 gives this proportion in one of two shapes: separate percentages for establishing the business and for operating it, or one figure covering "establishing and operating" together. Where they are separate, answer with the operating percentage; where the passage gives only the combined figure, answer with that. What percentage of the franchisee's purchases must come from designated or approved suppliers?
30Item 8
ASA estimates that your purchase of equipment, products, supplies, and marketing materials which meet ASA’s specifications and standards will represent approximately 80% to 90% of the cost to establish the franchise business, and 30% to 50% of the cost to operate the franchise business on an ongoing basis.
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
current fee to evaluate such goods or services or reimburse us for our costs if higher.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesItem 8
You may submit a written request to ASA for the right to purchase Approved Products from alternative vendors, or to purchase products of equal quality to Approved Products.
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesItem 17
stop using the Marks assigning business phone number
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesItem 11
Inspect your Hotel periodically to ensure that you are complying with Affordable Suites of America™ uniform requirements and quality standards (Section 7.15 of the Franchise Agreement).
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesItem 14
You must comply with all changes to the Operations Manual at your cost.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 11
All sites must be approved by us, but, since we only grant franchises for existing hotels that will convert into Affordable Suites of America™ Hotels that approval is implicit in granting you a franchise.
Marketing
Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?
YesItem 11
You must spend a minimum of $3,000 on approved grand opening activities.
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all products, supplies, uniforms, signs, equipment, computer hardware and software, fixtures, furnishings, stationery, and advertising, marketing and sales promotion materials for which we have specifications and/or standards (“Approved Products”) from suppliers approved by ASA in writing.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all products, supplies, uniforms, signs, equipment, computer hardware and software, fixtures, furnishings, stationery, and advertising, marketing and sales promotion materials for which we have specifications and/or standards (“Approved Products”) from suppliers approved by ASA in writing.
Payments
Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?
YesFranchise agreement
In its sole discretion, Franchisor may collect Payments required by Article 4 by direct debit withdrawal by Franchisor from a designated bank account of Franchisee.
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesItem 15
You must designate in writing to ASA the approved management company and the individual who will reside in the Hotel and will directly supervise and manage the operation of the Hotel (the “Resident Manager”).
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase all products, supplies, uniforms, signs, equipment, computer hardware and software, fixtures, furnishings, stationery, and advertising, marketing and sales promotion materials for which we have specifications and/or standards (“Approved Products”) from suppliers approved by ASA in writing.
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Property Management System: You will also be required to install and use our designated Property Management System, currently the Jonas Chorum PMS (the “PMS”), which will manage the Hotel’s operations and reservations on a day-to-day basis.
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
As of the date of this disclosure document, ASA has independent access to the information contained in your computer system through the PMS.
Sales and CRM
Must the franchisee use a CRM system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
Property Management System: You will also be required to install and use our designated Property Management System, currently the Jonas Chorum PMS (the “PMS”), which will manage the Hotel’s operations and reservations on a day-to-day basis.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
In addition to the initial training program, we may require you, or your owners, or your Resident Manager to attend additional training.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesItem 11
if ASA develops a national conference, you, or your owners, and your Resident Manager must attend and you will be responsible for your costs of participation, such as any conference fees, travel costs and expenses, salaries and related cost for all of your participants.
The filing answers no to 5 questions
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
- Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Franchise agreement
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Item 11
The vendor opportunity at Affordable Suites of America
Affordable Suites of America operates 31 lodging units across the United States, with 19 franchised locations and 12 company-owned properties. Year-over-year unit growth sits at 5.556%, reflecting measured expansion. For software vendors, the total addressable unit count is small—just 31 doors—but the concentration of purchasing authority at the franchisor level means a single sales cycle can cover the entire system. There is no parent company on file; the brand appears independently owned and operated from its North Carolina headquarters.
The brand does not disclose an average unit volume (AUV) in its 2026 FDD. These economics suggest stable, long-term operator relationships, which can slow tech turnover but also reward vendors who become embedded as a standard.
Who controls software purchasing
Software purchasing decisions at Affordable Suites of America are made at the corporate level. The 2026 FDD Item 1 lists five key executives: Gary DeLapp (President and CEO), Jennifer Kearney (Chief Marketing Officer), Sharon Zinser (Chief Financial Officer), Christy Williams (Vice President, Franchise Operations), and Joseph Bickelmann (Regional Vice President, Franchise Development).
For a software vendor, the most direct path is through Christy Williams, whose franchise operations role typically includes oversight of property-level technology standards. The CFO, Sharon Zinser, likely controls budget approval for any system-wide software investment. Gary DeLapp, as CEO, is the ultimate decision-maker on strategic vendor partnerships. There is no dedicated CIO or CTO listed in the FDD, which is common for a system of this size.
Mandated and current tech stack
The 2026 FDD confirms that Affordable Suites of America mandates Jonas Chorum as its property-management system. Jonas Chorum is a cloud-based PMS built for limited-service and extended-stay hotels, which aligns with the Affordable Suites brand positioning. The FDD also indicates GDS connectivity is in place, though the specific GDS provider is not named.
Beyond the PMS mandate, no other operational or back-office systems are disclosed in the FDD. Vendors selling complementary tools—revenue management, guest engagement, accounting, or procurement platforms—should assume an all-HQ evaluation process and prepare to demonstrate integration readiness with Jonas Chorum.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The 2026 FDD does not include an Item 8 extract describing the franchisor’s procurement or supplier designation process. In the absence of that signal, vendors should operate on the assumption that Affordable Suites of America uses a closed or designated-supplier model. This means unsolicited pitches to individual franchisees are unlikely to succeed; the franchisor likely controls which software products operators may use.
Item 17, which would describe renewal, termination, or transfer terms relevant to contract windows, is also absent from our extract. With a 20-year initial term and modest unit growth, major technology refreshes are probably infrequent. The most realistic entry point for a new vendor is a corporate-led initiative—such as a PMS upgrade cycle, a new brand standard rollout, or a cost-reduction mandate from the CFO.
How to read the Affordable Suites of America FDD
The full Affordable Suites of America Franchise Disclosure Document is embedded below. The FDD is filed with state franchise regulators and updated annually; the 2026 edition is the most current available.
For software vendors, the FDD is a research tool, not a sales deck. Focus on Item 1 (the franchisor and its executives), Item 11 (franchisor’s assistance and mandated suppliers), and Item 20 (outlet summary) to build your account map. If you need a ranked list of franchise systems that match your software category, FranCloud can help you prioritize targets based on tech mandates, unit growth, and buyer access.
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Questions vendors ask
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
14 operators run 18 mapped locations. 2 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Top states by locations
| NC | 10 |
|---|---|
| VA | 5 |
| AR | 1 |
| IN | 1 |
| OK | 1 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind Affordable Suites of America
Parent company: LGAS Brand Parent LLC.
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