What is the Third-Party Partner Booking Fee per booking for Best Western?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Marketing and Technology Fees | 2.10% of PRR. See Note 1. | Billed one month in arrears, due and payable upon statement receipt. | See Note 1 for details on what components comprise the Marketing and Technology Fees. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct Connect Commissions | Varies by direct connect. | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Payable as a pass-through commission charge for direct connect delivered reservations through negotiated brand pricing for Expedia, Booking.com, etc. |
| Global Distribution | $7.90 per booking. | Due and payable | Payable for reservations booked |
| Systems (“GDS”) | monthly upon | through GDS and GDS internet | |
| Fee | statement receipt. | travel sites. | |
| Third-Party Internet Booking Fee | $4.60 per booking. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Payable for reservations booked through third-party internet booking sites. |
| Third-Party Partner Booking Fee | $2.00 per booking. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Payable for reservations booked through our third-party partner. |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 24–37)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee will be charged a Third-Party Partner Booking Fee of $2.00 per booking. This fee is specifically for reservations made through Best Western's third-party partners.
This fee is payable monthly upon receipt of the statement. It's important for prospective franchisees to understand that this fee is in addition to other fees, such as the Global Distribution Systems (GDS) fee of $7.90 per booking for reservations made through GDS and GDS internet travel sites, and the Third-Party Internet Booking Fee of $4.60 per booking for reservations booked through third-party internet booking sites.
Understanding these booking fees is crucial for a Best Western franchisee to accurately forecast expenses and manage profitability. Franchisees should factor these costs into their pricing and revenue management strategies. It is also important to note that these fees can be subject to change, so franchisees should stay informed about any updates from Best Western.