Can a Best Western hotelier adjust the room allocation for the Net Rate Program, and if so, how?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Approved July 2009 –To approve that the Best Western Net Rate Program be loaded into the reservation system in "open status" with a minimum discount of 20% off BAR (Best Available Rate). Hotels can, at any time, increase, decrease, or close out Net Rate Program room allocation.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, hoteliers have the ability to adjust room allocations for the Net Rate Program. Specifically, the FDD states that the Best Western Net Rate Program is loaded into the reservation system in "open status" with a minimum discount of 20% off the Best Available Rate (BAR).
Importantly, the FDD highlights that hotels retain control over their Net Rate Program room allocations. They can increase, decrease, or even close out room allocations for this program at any time. This flexibility allows franchisees to manage their inventory and pricing strategies based on demand and other factors.
This level of control is beneficial for franchisees as it allows them to optimize revenue based on their specific market conditions and business needs. Franchisees should carefully monitor their room allocations and adjust them as necessary to maximize profitability while still adhering to Best Western's brand standards and program requirements.