If purchasing an existing outlet, what financial information might Best Western provide?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We do not make any representations about a Member's future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or Member-owned outlets. We also do not authorize our employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. If you are purchasing an existing outlet, however, we may provide you with the actual records of that outlet. If you receive any other financial performance information or projections of your future income, you should report it to the licensor's management by contacting Jay Pricher, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Best Western International, Inc., at 6201 N. 24th Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85016, 602-957-4200, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies.
Source: Item 19 — Financial Performance Representations (FDD page 93)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Best Western does not make any representations about a Member's future financial performance or the past financial performance of company-owned or Member-owned outlets. Best Western also does not authorize their employees or representatives to make any such representations either orally or in writing. However, if you are purchasing an existing outlet, Best Western may provide you with the actual records of that outlet.
It is important for a prospective franchisee to understand that any financial records provided would pertain only to the specific outlet being considered for purchase and should be carefully reviewed. These records can offer insights into the historical performance of that particular location, but they are not a guarantee of future success.
Best Western emphasizes that if a potential franchisee receives any other financial performance information or projections of future income, it should be reported to the licensor's management, the Federal Trade Commission, and the appropriate state regulatory agencies. This is to protect potential franchisees from misleading or unsubstantiated claims. Prospective franchisees should rely on verified documentation and seek professional financial advice when evaluating the potential purchase of an existing Best Western outlet.