How must the $4,000 Application Fee for a Bw Premier Collection franchise be paid to Best Western?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Best Western International, Inc. ("Best Western") requires payment of a $4,000 non-refundable Application Fee via electronic wire transfer
In the event an impact study is required as further described in paragraph 6 below, it is understood and agreed that you will be responsible for a non-refundable Impact Study Fee, which must be paid via electronic wire transfer before the impact study is conducted and which will be a prerequisite to your Application's processing.
All Application, Impact Study and Application Fees (collectively, "Fees") are payable in U.S. funds or Canadian funds.
Include confirmation that the $4,000 nonrefundable application fee has been sent via electronic wire transfer with your submission. Wiring instructions are enclosed. Be advised applicant is responsible for any fees associated with sending the wire.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bw Premier Collection FDD, the $4,000 application fee must be paid via electronic wire transfer. This fee is non-refundable. The applicant is also responsible for any fees associated with sending the wire transfer.
Best Western will not consider the application until it has been preliminarily reviewed by a Best Western management committee and Best Western has received the First Year Fee via electronic wire transfer. This First Year Fee will be held by Best Western as a good-faith deposit until the Distribution Agreement is executed.
In addition to the application fee, if an impact study is required, the applicant is responsible for a non-refundable Impact Study Fee, which also must be paid via electronic wire transfer before the impact study is conducted. All fees, including the Application Fee and Impact Study Fee, are payable in U.S. or Canadian funds.
Prospective franchisees should note that payment of any fee or submission of the application does not guarantee affiliation with Best Western. The Best Western Board of Directors reserves the right to deny an application for any reason or no reason at all. Applicants should carefully consider these terms before submitting their application and paying the required fees.