How many Best Western outlets were operating in Iowa at the start of 2024?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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. 9 Outlets at End of the Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 2022 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 |
| 2023 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2024 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
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 17 Best Western outlets operating in Iowa at the start of 2024. This number is derived from the provided table that tracks outlet information by state and year.
The table also shows the changes in the number of outlets over the past few years. In 2022, there were 18 outlets, which increased to 19 in 2023 after one outlet opened. However, in 2023, two outlets did not renew their agreements, bringing the total down to 17 at the start of 2024. During 2024, one new Best Western opened, while two ceased operations due to non-renewals, resulting in 16 outlets at the end of 2024.
For a prospective franchisee, this data indicates the dynamics of the Best Western brand in Iowa. While there was some growth with new openings, there were also closures due to non-renewals. This suggests that franchisees should investigate the reasons behind non-renewals and assess the local market conditions in Iowa before investing in a Best Western franchise.