Best Western International, Inc. charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Best Western International, Inc. franchise is approximately 21.4% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 16.4% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $2.1/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Best Western International, Inc. has been involved in 6 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Best Western International, Inc. franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Best Western International, Inc. offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Best Western International, Inc. currently operates 1,770 locations (2025 FDD) (1,768 franchised, 2 company-owned). The system contracted by 1.8% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -1.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Best Western International, Inc. is 3.6% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Best Western International, Inc. does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Best Western International, Inc. is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 99 times for 10-year periods. The total potential term is 1010 years.

Best Western International, Inc.'s post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 0 years within 0 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Best Western International, Inc.'s franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Best Western International, Inc. provides 99 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a annual basis.

Best Western International, Inc. does not provide site selection assistance (2025 FDD). Franchisees are responsible for finding and securing their own location. The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.