Which Disclosure Document Item covers the dispute resolution process for a Best Western franchise?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| OBLIGATION | SECTION IN MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT AND REGULATORY DOCUMENTS | DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT ITEM |
|---|---|---|
| t. Transfer | B (3); Bylaws Article II Sections 4 and 7 (C) | Item 17 |
| u. Renewal | B (2); Bylaws Article II Sections 2 (B) and 5 | Items 17 |
| v. Post-termination | F; Rules and Regulations 300.6 | Item 17 |
| obligations | ||
| w. Non-competition | Bylaws Article II Sections 2 (C), 2(D) and | Items 15 and 17 |
| covenants | 3 | |
| x. Dispute resolution | Q | Item 17 |
| y. Other. Guaranty of | K | Item 15 |
| Member’s obligations |
Source: Item 9 — Franchisee's Obligations (FDD pages 64–66)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Item 17 outlines the dispute resolution process. Specifically, Item 9 provides a table that cross-references a franchisee's obligations with the relevant sections in the membership agreement, regulatory documents, and corresponding disclosure document item numbers.
The table within Item 9 lists various obligations of the franchisee, such as transfer, renewal, and post-termination obligations. For each obligation, the table indicates the section in the membership agreement and regulatory documents where the obligation is detailed. It also specifies which item in the disclosure document provides further information.
In the case of dispute resolution, the table indicates that Section Q of the Membership Agreement covers this obligation, and further details can be found in Item 17 of the Disclosure Document. Therefore, prospective Best Western franchisees should carefully review Item 17 to understand the procedures for resolving disputes with the franchisor.