What agreement is the Rider annexed to for a Best Western franchise?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
er term of any document executed in connection with the franchise.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider effective on the Effective Date stated in the Membership Agreement.
MEMBER: LICENSOR: [INSERT MEMBER ENTITY], a [INSERT Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona TYPE OF ENTITY] corporation Executed on: Executed on:
RIDER TO THE BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR USE IN NORTH DAKOTA
This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date as stated in the Membership Agreement (defined below), by and between Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation with its principal business address at 6201 N. 24th Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 ("we," "us" "our," or "Licensor"), and ___________________________________ ("you," "your," or "Member").
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- Background. Licensor and Member are parties to that certain Membership Agreement that has been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (the "Membership Agreement").
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best Western FDD, the Rider is annexed to the Best Western International, Inc. Membership Agreement. The Rider is signed at the same time as the Membership Agreement and forms a part of it.
The purpose of the Rider is to address specific legal requirements or considerations within certain states. For example, there are specific riders for North Dakota, Maryland, Washington, Illinois, and other states, addressing issues such as franchise law, governing law, and waivers. These riders ensure that the Best Western franchise agreement complies with local regulations and protects the rights of the franchisee in those states.
For a prospective Best Western franchisee, it's crucial to understand which Rider applies to their specific location and to carefully review its terms. The Rider modifies the standard Membership Agreement to account for state-specific laws. This ensures that franchisees are aware of their rights and obligations under the laws of their state, particularly concerning aspects like termination, dispute resolution, and waivers of legal claims.