What are the specific requirements for the first (bottom) sheet used in Best Western guest beds?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Triple sheeting is defined as making up a bed with:
- a. A compliant minimum T-200 first (bottom) sheet, either fitted or flat;
- b. Topped with a second (middle) sheet beneath which the guest will typically sleep;
- c. Topped with a compliant blanket appropriate to the descriptor; and
- d. Topped with a third (top) sheet as described below as appropriate to the descriptor.
Double sheeting with washable duvet cover and removable insert is defined as:
- a. A compliant minimum T-200 first (bottom) sheet, either fitted or flat;
- b. Topped with a second (middle) sheet beneath which the guest will typically sleep; and
- c. Topped with a washable duvet cover with a compliant blanket insert.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the first (bottom) sheet used on guest beds must be a compliant minimum T-200 sheet, and it can be either fitted or flat. This requirement applies whether the bed is triple sheeted or double sheeted with a washable duvet cover.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that the bottom sheet must have a thread count of at least 200. The franchisee has the flexibility to choose between fitted or flat sheets based on preference and operational efficiency. Meeting this minimum standard ensures guest comfort and aligns with Best Western's brand image.
It's important for franchisees to ensure their linen suppliers can provide sheets that meet this specification. Failure to comply with these sheeting requirements could lead to deficiencies during property assessments, potentially resulting in probation if the property scores below 800 points, as mentioned elsewhere in the FDD regarding assessment deficiencies and required corrections.