How many Best Western hotels in Massachusetts had their franchise agreement not renewed in 2023?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Number of Transfers | |---|---|---| | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 2 | | West Virginia | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | | Wisconsin | 2022 | 8 | | | 2023 | 3 | | | 2024 | 4 | | Wyoming | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 1 | | Totals | 2022 | 131 | | | 2023 | 80 | | | 2024 | 93 | Table 3 Status of Licensed Outlets For years 2022 to 2024
| Col. 1 State | Col. 2 Year | Col. 3 Outlets at Start of Year | Col. 4 Outlets Opened | Col. 5 Terminations | Col. 6 Non- Renewals | Col. 7 Reacquired By Licensor | Col. 8 Ceased Operations - Other Reasons | Col.
Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 93–107)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, two hotels in Massachusetts had their franchise agreements not renewed in 2023. This information is part of a larger table detailing outlet information across various states and years. The table provides a year-by-year breakdown of the number of Best Western hotels that were not renewed.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates the rate of non-renewal in Massachusetts. Non-renewal can occur for a variety of reasons, such as failure to meet brand standards, financial issues, or strategic decisions by either the franchisee or Best Western. It is important to understand the reasons behind non-renewals to assess the stability and success of existing franchises in a specific area.
It is also worth noting that the FDD includes data on terminations, reacquired outlets, and outlets that ceased operations for other reasons. Reviewing these figures alongside non-renewals can provide a more comprehensive understanding of franchise turnover within the Best Western system. Prospective franchisees should inquire about the specific reasons for non-renewals and terminations in their target market to better evaluate the risks and opportunities associated with the franchise.