Under what circumstances is the Best Western Rider to the Membership Agreement signed for use in Washington?
Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
connection with the franchise.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed and delivered this Rider effective on the Effective Date stated in the Membership Agreement.
MEMBER: LICENSOR: [INSERT MEMBER ENTITY], a [INSERT Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona TYPE OF ENTITY] nonprofit corporation Executed on: Executed on:
RIDER TO THE BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. MEMBERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR USE IN WASHINGTON
This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date as stated in the Membership Agreement (defined below), by and between Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona nonprofit corporation with its principal business address at 6201 N. 24th Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 ("we," "us" "our," or "Licensor"), and ___________________________________ ("you," "your," or "Member").
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- Background. Licensor and Member are parties to those certain regulatory documents, including, (i) the Membership Agreement; (ii) Bylaws; and (iii) Rules and Regulations; that have been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (collectively, the "Regulatory Documents"). This Rider is annexed to and forms part of the Regulatory Documents. This Rider is being signed because (a) the Property that Member will operate under the Membership Agreement will be located in Washington; and/or (b) Member is a resident of Washington; and/or (c) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Membership Agreement occurred in Washington.
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Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 108–413)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rider to the Best Western International, Inc. Membership Agreement for use in Washington is signed under specific circumstances related to the location and operation of the property, as well as the member's residency and activities within Washington state. This rider modifies the standard Membership Agreement to comply with the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act.
The Best Western Rider is required if (a) the property that the member will operate under the Membership Agreement is located in Washington, (b) the member is a resident of Washington, or (c) any of the offering or sales activity relating to the Membership Agreement occurred in Washington. These conditions ensure that Best Western complies with Washington's franchise laws and regulations, providing additional protections and disclosures to franchisees operating within the state.
This rider is annexed to and forms part of the Regulatory Documents, which include the Membership Agreement, Bylaws, and Rules and Regulations. The rider modifies these documents to align with the requirements of the Washington Franchise Investment Protection Act. This ensures that Best Western franchisees in Washington receive the protections and rights mandated by state law, particularly concerning franchise investments and disclosures.