Since when has Rajesh Patel been the District IV Director for Best Western?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Secretary-Treasurer and District IV Director: Rajesh Patel
Mr. Patel has served as our Secretary-Treasurer since December 2024 and our District IV Director since December 2022, in both cases in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Patel has been an owner of the Best Western Plus Fairburn in Fairburn, Georgia since June 2015. Mr. Patel has been an owner of the Best Western Plus Atlanta Airport in Hapeville, Georgia since June 1994. Mr. Patel has also served as SureStay, Inc.'s Director in Phoenix, Arizona since December 2022.
Source: Item 2 — Business Experience (FDD pages 12–21)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Rajesh Patel has served as the District IV Director since December 2022. In addition to this role, Mr. Patel also holds the position of Secretary-Treasurer for Best Western, a role he has held since December 2024. Both positions are based in Phoenix, Arizona.
Beyond his roles within Best Western's leadership, Rajesh Patel has experience as a Best Western franchisee. He has been the owner of the Best Western Plus Fairburn in Fairburn, Georgia, since June 2015, and an owner of the Best Western Plus Atlanta Airport in Hapeville, Georgia, since June 1994. This extensive experience as a franchisee, combined with his leadership roles, likely provides him with a deep understanding of the needs and challenges faced by Best Western hotel owners.
Furthermore, Rajesh Patel has also served as a Director for SureStay, Inc., another hotel brand, since December 2022. This indicates his involvement in the broader hospitality industry beyond just the Best Western brand. For a prospective franchisee, having a District Director with such diverse experience within Best Western and related ventures could be beneficial, as they may bring a well-rounded perspective to their leadership and decision-making.