Is the Application Fee for a Bw Premier Collection franchise credited toward any other payments?

According to the 2025 Bw Premier Collection FDD, the $4,000 application fee is not credited toward any other payments. The FDD specifies that this fee is applied uniformly to all new prospective Hotel Owners and is non-refundable. This means that regardless of whether the application is approved or denied, the $4,000 is retained by Bw Premier Collection.

In addition to the application fee, prospective franchisees should also be aware of other fees such as the Affiliation Fee of $25,000, which is also non-refundable, and an Impact Study Fee of $4,000, which is refundable only if the application is denied. There are also computer-related fees that may range from $1,500 to $3,500 and a Distribution System Photographs Fee ranging between $1,150 and $8,000 plus one room night's accommodation for the photographer (if needed).

It is important for potential Bw Premier Collection franchisees to factor in these non-refundable fees as part of their initial investment. Understanding which fees are non-refundable and under what conditions refunds are provided is crucial for financial planning. This is a fairly standard practice in the franchise industry, where application and other initial fees are often used to cover the franchisor's administrative costs during the evaluation process.