What is the name of the Arizona District Court where all three Best Western cases were filed?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hat the Former Member would pay us $25,000.
Best Western International, Inc. v. 1Nonly Phi Mar, LLC, Philip Levine, et al., Arizona District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-00440-MTL (Filed March 21, 2022; Counterclaim filed July 8, 2022).
The Member for the Best Western Plus Dallas Hotel & Conference Center ("Former Member") terminated its Membership with us by self-termination, effective September 21, 2021. At the time of the self-termination, the Former Member had a large, outstanding balance owed to us.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 12–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, three cases were filed in Arizona District Court. Specifically, Best Western International, Inc. v. 1Nonly Phi Mar, LLC, Philip Levine, et al., Arizona District Court Case No. 2:22-cv-00440-MTL was filed on March 21, 2022. Best Western International, Inc. v. 764 4th Avenue Associates, LLC, Arizona District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-01760 was filed September 8, 2020. Best Western International, Inc. v. SDV Hospitality and Resources Corporation and Deepak Kant Vyas, Arizona District Court Case No. 2:15-cv-02159 was filed October 27, 2015.
These cases involved disputes over termination of membership, failure to pay outstanding balances, and alleged violations of contract terms. Counterclaims were filed against Best Western in some of these cases, alleging various violations such as breach of contract, fraud, and misrepresentation. These disputes were eventually settled with mutual releases of all claims, and the terms of the settlements were kept confidential.
Prospective franchisees should note that Best Western has been involved in legal disputes with former members, and these disputes often involve financial issues and allegations of breach of contract. While settlement agreements were reached in these specific cases, the details are confidential, and it is important for potential franchisees to conduct thorough due diligence and seek legal counsel to understand the potential risks and obligations associated with a Best Western franchise.