How many Best Western outlets were operating at the start of the year 2024?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of Year | Outlets at the End of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,803 | 1,770 | -33 |
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 1,803 total Best Western outlets operating at the start of 2024. This number is derived from a system-wide outlet summary that includes both licensed and company-owned locations.
The FDD provides a detailed breakdown of these numbers, showing that 1,801 of these outlets were licensed and 2 were company-owned. This level of detail can be helpful for prospective franchisees to understand the composition of the Best Western system.
It's important to note that the number of outlets can fluctuate due to various factors such as new openings, terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for ceasing operations. For Best Western, the net change in 2024 was a decrease of 33 outlets, resulting in 1,770 outlets at the end of the year. This information can give potential franchisees an idea of the stability and growth trends within the Best Western franchise system.