Can the Best Western Board consider membership applications for lodging facilities proposed for construction?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 500.8 A. An Applicant granted conditional approval for a Property proposed for construction may apply for extensions of time related to the conditional approval so long as construction has not yet commenced. Extensions may be granted by Best Western in six (6) month increments. The total amount of time that may be allowed to begin construction shall be three (3) years from the date of conditional approval. Each such Applicant seeking an extension shall submit:
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- Any such request at least thirty (30) days prior to the then-expiring period allowed for commencement of construction;
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- A progress report describing, at a minimum, the current status of financing, architectural plans, specifications, satisfaction of zoning requirements, and plans for commencement of construction; and
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- Payment of a non-waivable extension fee, with the extension fee determined by the Board from time to time. The extension fee shall be nonrefundable as of the date that the extension period begins.
- B. In the event that a request for extension is not timely submitted, an extension shall not be granted and the applicant may not re-apply for Membership at the same location for ninety (90) days following the end of the extension period. Any such re-application following the expiration of an extension shall be accompanied by all fees required under Rule 500.6.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Best Western Franchise Disclosure Document, the Best Western Board of Directors will consider membership applications for lodging facilities proposed for construction. An applicant granted conditional approval for a property proposed for construction may apply for extensions of time related to the conditional approval as long as construction has not yet commenced. Extensions may be granted by Best Western in six-month increments. The total amount of time that may be allowed to begin construction is three years from the date of conditional approval.
To request an extension, the applicant must submit the request at least 30 days before the expiring period allowed for commencement of construction. They must also provide a progress report describing the current status of financing, architectural plans, specifications, satisfaction of zoning requirements, and plans for commencement of construction. Additionally, the applicant must pay a non-waivable extension fee, which is determined by the Board from time to time. This extension fee is nonrefundable as of the date that the extension period begins.
If a request for extension is not submitted on time, it will not be granted, and the applicant may not re-apply for membership at the same location for 90 days following the end of the extension period. Any re-application after the expiration of an extension must include all fees required under Rule 500.6.