Besides the Voting Member, what other signatures are required to execute the Best Western agreement?

According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, in addition to the Voting Member's signature, other signatures may be required to execute the agreement. Specifically, the signature of an authorized representative with the authority to bind all owners or lessees identified on the application is required. If that authority has not been granted to a single representative, then additional signatures from the owners or lessees are necessary.

Furthermore, the Voting Member's spouse must also sign the agreement if the Voting Member resides in Arizona, California, Idaho, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Quebec, Texas, Washington, Wisconsin, or Puerto Rico. This spousal signature requirement is likely to ensure that community property laws are considered, as these states typically recognize community property.

For a prospective Best Western franchisee, this means that they need to ensure that all owners or lessees are either represented by a single authorized representative or are prepared to sign the agreement individually. Additionally, if the Voting Member resides in one of the listed states, obtaining the spouse's signature is a mandatory step in the execution process. Failing to secure all required signatures could delay or invalidate the franchise agreement.