How many Best Western outlets were operating in Arizona at the start of 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, there were 54 Best Western outlets operating in Arizona at the start of 2023. This number is based on data compiled by Best Western regarding the number of outlets at the start of the year.
The FDD also indicates changes in the number of Best Western outlets in Arizona over the course of the year. In 2023, 3 new Best Western outlets opened in Arizona, while there was 1 termination, 1 non-renewal, and 1 cessation of operations for other reasons. This resulted in 54 Best Western outlets at the end of 2023, the same number as at the start of the year.
For prospective franchisees, this data provides insight into the stability and growth of the Best Western brand in Arizona. While 3 new outlets opened, closures and non-renewals offset any net increase in the number of operating Best Western locations. This information can be valuable in assessing the potential market and competition in the region.