Who appoints the regional Governors for Best Western?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
200.1 A. Each Director shall annually appoint regional Governors to act as liaisons between the Board and the Membership within the geographic regions covered by the respective appointments. These appointments shall be ratified by the full Board.
- B. The number, responsibilities and accountabilities of the regional Governors shall be determined at the time of appointment and may be altered or rescinded by the Board.
- C. The appointment of a regional Governor may be rescinded and vacancies may be filled by the Director at any time and ratified by the full Board.
- D. The Board may waive any of the criteria of rules 200.2 and 200.3 when there are extenuating circumstances.
200.2 In order for an individual to be appointed as a Best Western Governor, the individual shall:
- A. Be a Voting Member or owner;
- B. Have a minimum of three years hotel/motel industry experience;
- C. Have a minimum of two years Best Western experience;
- D. Be a participating member in industry related associations available in his/her area;
- E. Have attended his/her respective Best Western District Meeting or the Annual Convention each year for the past two years;
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the regional Governors are appointed annually by each Director to serve as liaisons between the Board and the Membership within specific geographic regions. These appointments require ratification by the full Board. The number of Governors, their responsibilities, and their accountabilities are determined at the time of appointment and can be changed or rescinded by the Board.
The Director can rescind a regional Governor's appointment and fill vacancies at any time, subject to ratification by the full Board. The Board also has the authority to waive any of the criteria outlined in rules 200.2 and 200.3 if there are extenuating circumstances.
To be eligible for appointment as a Best Western Governor, an individual must be a Voting Member or owner, possess a minimum of three years of experience in the hotel/motel industry, have at least two years of Best Western experience, actively participate in industry-related associations in their area, and have attended their respective Best Western District Meeting or the Annual Convention each year for the past two years.