Does the Best Western FDD include any State Addenda to the Membership Agreement as an exhibit?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT D TO FDD
STATE ADDENDA TO MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT
RIDER TO THE BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR USE IN CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, INDIANA, MICHIGAN, SOUTH DAKOTA, VIRGINIA, AND WISCONSIN
Source: Item 22 — Contracts (FDD pages 107–108)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Yes, according to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Exhibit D includes state addenda to the membership agreement. The exhibit includes riders to the Best Western International, Inc. Membership Agreement for use in specific states. These states include California, Hawaii, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Additionally, the FDD contains riders to the Best Western International, Inc. Membership Agreement for use in Illinois, Minnesota, Washington, Maryland, and Rhode Island. These riders modify the standard Membership Agreement to comply with specific state laws and regulations.
These state-specific addenda address various legal requirements and provisions that may differ from state to state. For a prospective Best Western franchisee, it is crucial to carefully review the addendum applicable to their state to understand any modifications to the standard agreement and ensure compliance with local laws.