How many Best Western outlets were operating in Texas at the start of 2023?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |
| South | 2022 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| Carolina | ||||||||
| 2023 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| 2024 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| South Dakota | 2022 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| 2023 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| 2024 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | |
| Tennessee | 2022 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
| 2023 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 41 | |
| 2024 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 40 | |
| Texas | 2022 | 244 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 236 |
| 2023 | 236 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 226 | |
| 2024 | 226 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 225 |
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 236 Best Western outlets operating in Texas at the start of 2023. This number is derived from the table that tracks outlet information by state and year, specifically looking at the 'Outlets at Start of Year' column for Texas in 2023. This indicates the established presence of the Best Western brand in Texas.
For a prospective franchisee, this figure provides insight into the existing market saturation and brand recognition in Texas. While a higher number of existing outlets can signify strong brand presence and established operational models, it may also indicate increased competition within the same franchise system. Therefore, understanding the geographical distribution of these 236 outlets and their performance metrics would be crucial for assessing the potential for a new Best Western franchise in Texas.
It's also important to note the changes in outlet numbers over the years. In 2022, there were 244 outlets, which decreased to 236 in 2023, and further decreased to 226 in 2024. This trend suggests a net reduction in the number of Best Western outlets in Texas, which could be due to various factors such as terminations, non-renewals, or other reasons for ceased operations. A prospective franchisee should investigate the reasons behind this trend to better evaluate the opportunities and challenges in the Texas market.