What is the cost of a Regional Services Visit to a Best Western property, and what does this visit entail?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
improve performance as granted by the Board (e.g., quality |
| assurance, design, guest surveys (overall service, breakfast, BWR enrollments, etc.)). | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Services Visit to Property | $2,400 per day | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Visit to Property for training and assistance that we determine is required or that you request. |
| Specialized 2-Day Property Visit | $2,400 | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Board mandated Regional Services ("RS") assistance visit to improve Property performance. RS visit is required for multiple low scores (scores of 800-839) within 24 months. |
| Design Visit to Property | $2,650 | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Design visit to |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 24–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Regional Services Visit to a property costs $2,400 per day. This fee is due upon receipt of the statement. The visit includes training and assistance that Best Western determines is required or that the franchisee requests.
Best Western also offers a Specialized 2-Day Property Visit, which also costs $2,400. This visit is a Board-mandated Regional Services assistance visit to improve property performance. It is required for multiple low scores (scores of 800-839) within 24 months.
Additionally, Best Western provides a Design Visit to a property for $2,650. This visit is for creating a Property Improvement Plan (PIP) or ensuring compliance with an existing PIP. These visits offer different types of support and are charged at varying rates depending on the services provided.