What is the range for the Impact Study Fee that a Best Western franchisee may have to pay?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Impact Study Fee (1) | $0 - $4,000 | Lump Sum | Before Commission of Impact Study | Us |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 37–61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Impact Study Fee ranges from $0 to $4,000. This fee is paid as a lump sum before Best Western commissions the impact study. The payment is made directly to Best Western.
New prospective Best Western members may contribute funds for the commissioning of an impact study by paying the Impact Study Fee. If the new prospective member's application is presented to the Board by the Application Deadline and the application is approved, the $4,000 Impact Study Fee will be credited toward the Affiliation Fee.
However, the Impact Study Fee is not always refundable. If the application is not presented by the deadline due to the prospective member's actions, or if the application is approved but the member does not accept the conditions, the $4,000 Impact Study Fee will not be refunded. This fee structure is designed to offset Best Western's costs for conducting the study, while also incentivizing serious applicants to adhere to the application timeline and conditions.