The franchised business being offered is a membership and the right to construct, or convert an existing hotel to, a hotel that utilizes the "Best Western", "Best Western Plus", "Best Western Premier", "Executive Residency by Best Western", "@Home by Best WesternSM", "GLo" or "Aiden" name, as well as Best Western's proprietary system. (Cover page cite: "This Franchise Disclosure Document offers a membership in Best Western International, Inc. and the right to construct, or convert an existing hotel to, a hotel that utilizes the "Best Western", "Best Western Plus", "Best Western Premier", "Executive Residency by Best Western", "@Home by Best WesternSM", "GLo" or "Aiden" name, as well as Best Western's proprietary system.")
Company Background
Best Western(R) is the world's largest hotel chain with more than 4,000 hotels and an established network of local owners/operators in over 100 countries. Best Western franchisees operate hotels under a variety of names: "Best Western," "Best Western Plus," and "Executive Residence by Best Western." The company offers travelers high-quality accommodations at affordable prices, combined with superior service delivered by professionally trained staff.
Franchise Opportunity
The hotel industry is a competitive market and it's hard to stand out. Best Western has been in the business for over 60 years and we are always looking at ways to improve our hotels, services and more importantly our guest experience. We have an amazing portfolio of brands that set us apart from other hotel chains. Our mission is simple - To be the most preferred hospitality brand by delivering exceptional value through products, services, amenities and experiences that exceed expectations every time. If you choose to become part of this great company you can expect the following benefits; A strong brand name with high recognition across all markets; access to technology platforms including e-commerce tools such as online booking engine software for your own website or third party sites like Expedia(R), Travelocity(R) or Hotels.com(R); Access to a large variety of marketing programs including advertising opportunities on roadside billboards & bus shelters along major highways; Accessibility to corporate sales training which will
Corporate Structure
The franchisor is Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation, which began offering licenses for System Hotels under this franchise disclosure document for the first time in April 2020. Its principal business address is 6201 N. 24th Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85016. The franchisor has no parents or predecessors.
Earnings Transparency
1 /10
This Franchise discloses much less information about the financial performance of their franchisees compared to other franchises in the same industry
Why do some franchises disclose more than others?
There are many reasons why a brand may choose to not include item 19 on their FDD: they could be a newer franchise, they may be in a unique industry that is not super profitable or well-known yet
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FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Best Western business?
Franchisees typically require at least $6,130,275 to $12,658,075 investment to get their Best Western business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Best Western?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $64,200 in fees directly to Best Western in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Best Western franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Best Western business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
Best Western brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Lodging & Leisure industry generate
$882,894 revenue, so we would expect
Best Western to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Best Western unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
Best Western franchisees are typically required to sign up to a
20 year contract initially. The renewal length
is 10 years. You can of course exit early but
don’t expect to get any refund!
Accessibility
7 /10
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$6,130,275 to $12,658,075
which is
Much Lower
than the $0 to $0 average in the Hotels & Resorts industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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