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HQ-led decisions

Baymont Inn

Lodging

Baymont Inn's parent, Wyndham, runs a centrally mandated technology stack: a required property-management system, a sole-source card-payment gateway, and its own guest-engagement platform. That control spans 547 U.S. hotels, all franchised, making this a single corporate pitch rather than 547 property-level ones.

For software vendors selling into US franchise brands.

Live signals

Total units
547
547 franchised
Franchised outlet growth
0%
Item 20, last two year-ends
AUV
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Item 19
Royalty
5% component; full terms unconfirmed
percentage component
Ad fund
3.5%
percentage component
Initial fee
$26K
per unit
Investment range
$7.81M–$10.78M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
Claims
from the filing

Ordinary royalty terms

5% component; full terms unconfirmed

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed for the selected filing.

Recorded percentage components

These are recorded percentage components. Each has its own base and conditions; the chart does not state the total payment or confirm ad-fund completeness.

1recorded components (FY2026)

Recorded percentage components (FY2026)Ad fund 3.5%. Components use their own filing bases and conditions. Drawn against a 15% reference scale.

15% reference

Ad fund 3.5%

Mandated & recommended tech

The systems vendors compete with

4 technology requirements are recorded in this filing. A required choice lists alternatives for one obligation. Read each cited clause for its conditions.

ElavonElavon
Mandatory
PaymentsItem 11

The hardware for your Facility’s PMS can be purchased from any source so long as it meets our technology standards and minimum technical requirements. We require that you utilize tokenization technology for the transmission of credit card information to and from the PMS. We currently have one approved gateway provider to support tokenization and chip and pin technology. Accordingly, you are required to sign the Hosted Services Agreement with Elavon (Exhibit C-3), which may include additional services and fees, when you sign the MITA and the applicable PMS Schedule. In the future, we may add or discontinue gateway providers in our sole discretion.

Oracle OPERAOracle
Mandatory
Industry softwareItem 6

40 Baymont FDD MB Q1/2026 Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks 1 Property Management and Technology This fee is for facilities using the Due at least 30 SynXis PMS Set-Up SynXis PMS and includes Currently, $6,000. days before the and Implementation Fee remote deployment, installation Opening Date. and training. (See Item 11) This fee is for facilities using an OPERA Cloud-based PMS and Currently, $11,000 includes remote deployment, – $22,100, installation, and training and depending on Due at least 30 certain interfaces. You must pay OPERA PMS Set-Up which level of days before the $750 for the required interface and Implementation Fee OPERA system Opening Date. to our approved automated you choose, plus revenue and rate management interface costs system. Other optional ($525 – $3,050). interfaces range from $525 to $3,050. (See Item 11). This fee is for facilities using the SynXis PMS or the Foundation or Standard levels of the OPERA Cloud-based PMS. It includes monthly support, HTCS and CRISP services, standard service level of an automated revenue and rate management solution, and PMS Monthly Support Currently, $734 to Monthly when certain interfaces, including and Service Fee $1,050 per month. we invoice you. OTA Insights, mobile tipping, and mobile check-in / check-out. We also provide first-level support for the Facility’s Wyndham-provided email account. The amount of the fee depends on the number of guest rooms at your Facility. (See Item 11) This fee is for facilities using the Premium level of the OPERA Cloud-based PMS. It includes monthly support, HTCS and OPERA Cloud Currently, $13.25 CRISP services, standard Premium PMS Monthly Monthly when per room/per service level of an automated Support and Service we invoice you. month. revenue and rate management Fee solution, and certain interfaces, including, OTA Insights, mobile tipping, and mobile guest check- in / check-out. (See Item 11)

RevIQRevIQ
Mandatory
Industry softwareItem 11

69 Baymont FDD MB Q1/2026 OPERA PMS You may subscribe to Oracle’s OPERA PMS, offered as a cloud-based solution, which is available in three levels of sophistication, depending on the needs of the Facility: OPERA Cloud Foundation; OPERA Cloud Standard; and OPERA Cloud Premium. If you choose the OPERA PMS, you must pay a one-time Set-Up and Implementation Fee that ranges from $11,000 to $22,100, depending on which level of OPERA system you choose. The Set-Up and Implementation Fee includes remote deployment, installation, and training, including the installation of the Standard Interfaces (as described below). Fees for the set up and installation of additional interfaces range from $525 to $3,050 per interface, including a mandatory $750 RevIQ Standard interface. The Set-Up and Implementation Fee must be paid at least 30 days before the Opening Date of the Facility. For an additional fee, you may request on-site deployment, installation, and training, in which case you also will be responsible for travel and lodging expenses for the trainers.

SynXisSabre Hospitality
Mandatory
BookingItem 5

You must procure computer hardware and a software license so that the Facility can communicate with the Central Reservation System. We have approved two property management systems (“PMS”) under our technology standard, which are provided by third parties through contracts with us: Aven Hospitality’s SynXis® system and the OPERA® system from Oracle Hospitality (“Oracle”). When choosing your PMS, you must sign the Master Information Technology Agreement (“MITA”) with us along with the applicable PMS Schedule. The PMS Schedule will include any required or optional services and fees, including monthly support, services and interface fees paid after opening. See Exhibit C-2. The hardware for the PMS may be purchased from any source so long as it meets our technology standards and minimum technical requirements. See Item 11 for a description of the two approved PMS and their differences.

MedalliaMedallia
MarketingItem 11

74 Baymont FDD MB Q1/2026 Count On Us® Training Hours of Hours of On-The- Subject Classroom Location Job Training Training Introduction and Overview 15 Minutes 0 Virtual Public Space and Guest Room Cleaning, Laundry Procedures and 48 Minutes 0 Virtual Room Attendant Safety Count on Me Certification, Safe 90 Minutes 0 Virtual Stay Guidelines Food Service (If applicable): 15 Minutes 0 Virtual Personal Hygiene and Service Opening Training Hours of Hours of On-The- Subject Classroom Location Job Training Training Count on Me Certification; Housekeeping; Front Desk; Dependent on Dependent on Days WHR Tools including Wyndham Days of Training: of Training: Your Facility Community, Electronic Payment 8 – 40 hours Up to 30 hours Tool, Medallia, and STR reports Notes: The hospitality industry experience of the learning team staff ranges from 29 to 47 years, with an average (mean) of 35 years. Their experience with WHR, its predecessors, the Lodging Affiliates, and us ranges from 1 to 39 years, with an average (mean) of 18 years.

OracleOracle
POSItem 5

You must procure computer hardware and a software license so that the Facility can communicate with the Central Reservation System. We have approved two property management systems (“PMS”) under our technology standard, which are provided by third parties through contracts with us: Aven Hospitality’s SynXis® system and the OPERA® system from Oracle Hospitality (“Oracle”). When choosing your PMS, you must sign the Master Information Technology Agreement (“MITA”) with us along with the applicable PMS Schedule. The PMS Schedule will include any required or optional services and fees, including monthly support, services and interface fees paid after opening. See Exhibit C-2. The hardware for the PMS may be purchased from any source so long as it meets our technology standards and minimum technical requirements. See Item 11 for a description of the two approved PMS and their differences.

Sabre SynXisSabre Hospitality
Industry softwareItem 11

We provide monthly support and services related to your PMS, which currently includes the support of SynXis Property Hub or the OPERA PMS at the level you select; HTCS; Central Rate and Inventory Support Program (“CRISP”); RevIQ Standard (an automated revenue management and rate solution); the Standard Interfaces; and database and backups and hosting fees, all as further described in the MITA (Exhibit C-2). For SynXis Property Hub, OPERA Cloud Foundation, and OPERA Cloud Standard, the Monthly Support and Service Fee ranges from $734 per month to $1,050 per month, depending on the number of rooms at your hotel, as set forth in the MITA, and may be updated from time to time. The Monthly Support and Service Fee for OPERA Cloud Premium is $13.25 per room per month, and also may be updated from time to time. Additional fees may apply if you select the premium level of RevIQ; if you choose or require additional interfaces to your PMS; and as otherwise necessary to customize the technology solutions to best suit your hotel and its operation.

STRCoStar
Industry softwareItem 11

10. We offer comprehensive revenue management programs for additional fees. These optional programs are available at three levels of service for varying fees: Standard RMS, Premium RMS, and Premium Plus RMS, as further described below. No matter the service level, Revenue Management Services (“RMS”) include inventory management, strategic positioning, future demand strategy and targeted promotions and packages, at different frequencies. We reserve the right to evaluate a variety of factors, including but not limited to, your Facility’s room count, occupancy rate, trends, and market to determine the most suitable level of service. See Exhibit C-7 and Item 6 for additional description of options and fees. • Standard RMS is a service that includes STR review and evaluation, rate and inventory maintenance, as well as scheduled communication two times per week and monthly meetings with your assigned revenue management professional. However, if you opt to participate and your Facility achieves greater than 70% occupancy for 12 consecutive months, then it will only be permitted to participate at the Premium RMS level (see directly below).

TripAdvisorTripAdvisor
Industry softwareItem 19

The following table sets forth the Average RevPAR Index and Median RevPAR Index for the period January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025 for Qualified Chain Facilities. 2 A “Comparable Social Review Score” means that, during 2025, a Chain Facility (i) received at least ten total reviews via Medallia, which aggregates reviews from Tripadvisor, major online travel agencies, and other online social review sites, and (ii) achieved an average score from such reviews of 3.5 or above (out of a possible maximum score of 5.0). 89 Baymont FDD MB Q1/2026 2025 RevPAR Index # of # Meet or % Meet Qualified Avg. Exceed or Exceed Median Chain Avg. Avg. Facilities Total Sample 223 100.7% 129 57.8% 105.3%

Franchisor behaviours

What the franchisor requires

14 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 10 explicit no's; 10 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?

Yes

Item 11

We can and may independently access your electronic information and data and collect and use this electronic information and data in any manner we choose, without any compensation to you.

How the franchisor buys

Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?

Yes

Item 20

As described in greater detail in Item 11, we sponsor the Baymont franchisee association known as the Baymont Franchisee Advisory Council (“BIFAC”).

Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?

Yes

Franchise agreement

In our discretion, we may change, delete from, or add to the System, including any of the Marks or System Standards, in response to changing market conditions.

Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?

Yes

Item 8

Approved Suppliers generally pay WSSI a commission based upon the volume of sales to franchisees.

Data and IT

Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?

Yes

Franchise agreement

The Facility will comply with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) concerning cardholder information, as well as applicable laws and regulations, and such other requirements as we may include in the System Standards Manual or as we may otherwise communicate from time to time for such purpose.

Franchise management

Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?

Yes

Item 11

We or our contractor will conduct announced and unannounced inspections and/or mystery shops of the Facility.

Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?

Yes

Item 14

Under the Franchise Agreement, we may revise the System Standards and you must comply with those changes.

Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?

Yes

Item 11

We grant a franchise for a new construction or conversion Facility for a specific location or site only and approve your site when we approve your Franchise Application.

Marketing

Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?

Yes

Franchise agreement

You will participate in the Wyndham Rewards program or any successor guest rewards or loyalty program we determine is appropriate and pay the Loyalty Program Charge associated with the program as set forth in Schedule C.

Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?

Yes

Item 11

In addition, all franchisees must participate in the Baymont advertising cooperative known as a Baymont Management Association, or “BAYMA.”

Payments

Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?

Yes

Item 6

We require you to pay all Recurring Fees and other fees and charges online via our self-service, electronic invoice presentment and payment tool, accessible through a centralized online platform, or through such other technologies or other means as we may establish.

Point of sale

Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?

Yes

Item 11

We can and may independently access your electronic information and data and collect and use this electronic information and data in any manner we choose, without any compensation to you.

Training

Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?

Yes

Franchise agreement

We may charge you full or discounted tuition for “refresher” training for your general manager or for additional staff members who complete the training program with your general manager.

Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?

Yes

Franchise agreement

3.9 Conferences. You (or your representative with executive authority, if you are an entity) will attend each Chain conference and pay the Conference Fee we set for Chain Lodging franchisees, if and when we determine to hold a Chain conference.

The filing answers no to 10 questions
  • Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
  • Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?Franchise agreement
  • Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
  • Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Item 11
  • Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?Item 13
  • Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?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?Franchise agreement
  • Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?Item 8
  • Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?Item 8
  • Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?Item 6

The vendor opportunity at Baymont Inn Baymont Inn runs 547 U.S. hotels, all franchised, under parent Wyndham alongside AmericInn, Microtel, Howard Johnson, Wingate, and other Wyndham brands. Wyndham runs a centrally mandated technology stack, which makes this a HQ-level pitch, not a property-by-property one.

Who controls software purchasing Chief Commercial Officer Scott Strickland oversees information technology strategy and systems for Baymont and the other Wyndham lodging brands; President and CEO Geoff Ballotti, CFO Amit Sripathi, and EVP of North America Franchise Operations Shilpan Patel round out the officers named in Item 2. Only 10 of the 336 mapped operators run more than one property, so the buying decision for mandated systems sits with Wyndham corporate, not with large regional operators.

Tech named in the FDD, and what is actually required Wyndham requires one of two approved property-management systems, Oracle OPERA or Aven Hospitality's SynXis Property Hub, and designates Elavon as the sole approved gateway provider for tokenized card payments — franchisees must sign a Hosted Services Agreement with Elavon. RevIQ Standard revenue management is bundled into Wyndham's required technology agreement, but franchisees set their own rates and need not follow its recommendations. Wyndham also requires its own guest-engagement platform, Wyndham Connect, and a standardized Wyndham Gateway internet portal, with one Approved Supplier for the software and hardware behind Wyndham Gateway. Hotels must also book through Wyndham's Central Reservation System exclusively and buy guest wireless internet and credit card acquiring services from Approved Suppliers. Medallia and STR are named in the filing alongside these mandated systems.

Procurement, renewals, and timing Item 8 runs on an approved-supplier list, with call-center reservation services required from the franchisor or an affiliate; Wyndham and its purchasing affiliate WSSI negotiate volume terms with the rest of the approved suppliers, and suppliers can apply to join that list. Franchised outlets held flat (0% growth) year over year across the 547-hotel system. Item 17 of the FDD sets Baymont's renewal, transfer, and termination terms; with a 20-year initial term already running, most near-term contract activity will come from PMS, gateway, or guest-engagement platform changes rather than new-unit signings.

How to read the Baymont Inn FDD The embedded viewer below is Baymont Inn's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. For a ranked list of lodging targets like this one, talk to FranCloud.

Ordinary royalty terms

Complete royalty terms are not confirmed.

Questions vendors ask

Baymont Inn, answered from the filing

Wyndham's Chief Commercial Officer, Scott Strickland, oversees information technology strategy and systems for Baymont and its sister brands; President and CEO Geoff Ballotti leads the parent named in Item 2 of the FDD.
The filing requires Oracle OPERA or Aven Hospitality's SynXis as the PMS and Elavon as the sole approved card-payment gateway, plus Wyndham's own Wyndham Connect guest platform and Wyndham Gateway internet portal. Medallia and STR are named in the filing.
547 hotels, all franchised, under parent Wyndham's multi-brand lodging portfolio.
An approved-supplier list negotiated by Wyndham and its affiliate WSSI; franchisees buy required items like call-center reservation services from the franchisor or an affiliate, and suppliers can apply online to join the approved-supplier list.
Item 17 of the FDD sets the renewal, transfer, and termination terms. With a 20-year initial term and flat (0%) franchised-outlet growth, near-term technology activity is more likely tied to PMS, gateway, or platform changes than to new hotel openings.
The embedded PDF viewer below is Baymont Inn's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — open it there for the full PMS, gateway, and guest-platform requirements.
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Operator footprint

Who runs the locations

335 operators run 352 mapped locations. 10 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.

Operators by units owned

Single-unit325
2–9 units10

Top states by locations

IL28
OH28
TX27
MO23
WI21

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