What is the definition of 'Brand Hotels' in the Americas Best Value Inn franchise agreement?
Americas_Best_Value_Inn Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
3. Grant of License.
- (a) Brand. We and our affiliates own a special system related to the operations, marketing, and distribution of information pertaining to hotels under the Brand ("Brand Hotels"). Owners of Brand Hotels are known as "Brand Franchisees." Subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement, you are a Brand Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 71–223)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Americas Best Value Inn Franchise Disclosure Document, Brand Hotels are defined as hotels operating under the Americas Best Value Inn brand, and are part of a special system related to the operations, marketing, and distribution of information pertaining to these hotels.
Owners of these Brand Hotels are referred to as Brand Franchisees. As a franchisee, you are considered a Brand Franchisee, subject to the terms and conditions outlined in the franchise agreement.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees as it clarifies the scope of the franchise system and the network they are joining. Understanding this definition helps franchisees recognize their role within the Americas Best Value Inn brand and the standards they must adhere to.