To meet the Best Western driver's license or identification requirement, must it reflect a permanent personal dwelling in the District?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Residence shall be established by providing documentation, at a minimum, of the following:
(A) A permanent personal dwelling in the District;
- (B) A valid state or province driver's license or identification reflecting a permanent personal dwelling in the District; and
- (C) A valid state or province tax return from the previous year reflecting a permanent personal dwelling in the District.
Failure to provide such equity interest ownership or residence documentation shall constitute a presumption that the Candidate or the Director is not qualified to serve.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, to establish residency, a candidate must provide documentation of a permanent personal dwelling within the District. One acceptable form of documentation is a valid state or province driver's license or identification. This license or identification must reflect the same permanent personal dwelling in the District.
This requirement ensures that individuals seeking to become Best Western franchisees or directors have a genuine connection to the District they intend to serve. By requiring a driver's license or identification that reflects a permanent personal dwelling, Best Western aims to verify the candidate's local presence and commitment to the community.
Failure to meet this residency requirement results in a presumption that the candidate or director is not qualified to serve. This presumption underscores the importance Best Western places on local representation and involvement in the governance of its brand. Candidates should ensure their driver's license or identification accurately reflects their permanent address within the District to avoid any potential issues with their qualification.