What is the required vote from the Board of Directors for an applicant to be elected to a Best Western Membership?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In addition, if an application is in a Member's impact radius, it requires a favorable vote of six (6) Directors.
Rule 9: An @HOME by Best Western Membership Application shall only be approved by the Board if it meets the following criteria:
- (1) New construction or substantially similar design to the @HOME prototype;
- (2) 100% extended stay rooms with kitchens in every room; and
- (3) No complimentary or paid for breakfast.
In addition, if an application is in a Member's impact radius, it requires a favorable vote of six (6) Directors.
(F) In the event an ambiguity, conflict or inadequate data exists in the application of the provisions of this section, the Board shall have the right in its sole discretion to resolve the conflict or ambiguity or to select appropriate data.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the standard requirement for a Best Western membership application to be approved when the application is within a Member's impact radius, it requires a favorable vote of six (6) Directors.
However, there are additional requirements for an @HOME by Best Western Membership application. The application shall only be approved by the Board if it meets the following criteria: new construction or substantially similar design to the @HOME prototype; 100% extended stay rooms with kitchens in every room; and no complimentary or paid for breakfast. In addition, if the @HOME application is in a Member's impact radius, it also requires a favorable vote of six (6) Directors.
It is important to note that the Board of Directors has the right to resolve any conflicts or ambiguities or to select appropriate data if there is an ambiguity, conflict, or inadequate data in the application of the provisions.