Since when has Santosh Khanjee served as the District V Director for Best Western?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Mr. Khanjee has served as our District V Director since December 2022, in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. Khanjee has been an owner of the Aiden by BW @Austin City Hotel in Austin, Texas since June 1993, the Best Western Airpark Hotel-Los Angeles LAX Airport in Inglewood, California since March 1987, the Best Western Airport Plaza Inn – Los Angeles LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, California since October 1986, and the Best Western Courtesy Inn – Anaheim Park Hotel in Anaheim, California since April 1988. Mr. Khanjee 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, Santosh Khanjee has served as the District V Director since December 2022, operating from Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to his role as District V Director, Mr. Khanjee also serves as a Director for SureStay, Inc. since December 2022.
Prospective franchisees should note that Mr. Khanjee has been an owner of several hotels, including the Aiden by BW @Austin City Hotel in Austin, Texas since June 1993, the Best Western Airpark Hotel-Los Angeles LAX Airport in Inglewood, California since March 1987, the Best Western Airport Plaza Inn – Los Angeles LAX Hotel in Los Angeles, California since October 1986, and the Best Western Courtesy Inn – Anaheim Park Hotel in Anaheim, California since April 1988.
This indicates that the District V Director has extensive experience as a Best Western hotel owner, which could be beneficial for franchisees in that district. Franchisees may find value in his insights and understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the Best Western system.