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What is the ACH processing charge for Best Western, and when is it due?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Liquidated Damages for Post Opening Premature Termination | The lesser of: (x) 36 months of Monthly Fees (calculated as your average Monthly Fees during the previous 12 months (but if Monthly Fees have been owed to us for less than 12 months, the average of all prior months) multiplied by 36); or (y) Monthly Fees for the remainder of the Extended Length Term or renewal term (calculated as your average Monthly Fees during the previous 12 months multiplied by the number of months remaining in the Extended Length Term or renewal term). | On demand. | Payable if you resign from the Membership or we terminate the Membership Agreement. |
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| Liquidated Damages for Post Termination Use of Best Western Identifying Marks | 15% of the average of the Property's room rates per room per day multiplied by the total number of rooms. | On demand. | Payable for each day that any Best Western Identifying Mark is used in connection with the Property, after 15 days following resignation, cancellation or termination of the Membership Agreement. |
| ACH Processing Charge | $50 per resubmission. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Payable if we have to resubmit an |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 24–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an ACH processing charge of $50 is applied per resubmission. This fee is incurred if Best Western has to resubmit an ACH payment to the bank because the initial payment was rejected due to insufficient funds. The ACH processing charge is due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. This means that if a Best Western franchisee's initial ACH payment fails, they will be charged $50, which they must pay when they receive their monthly statement.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.