What constitutes a 'transfer' by the Hotel Owner of a Bw Premier Collection franchise?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Exhibit E also includes the Hotel Owners who had a System Hotel terminated, canceled, transferred, or not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under our Distribution Agreement during our last fiscal year or who have not communicated with us within 10 weeks of this Disclosure Document's issuance date. If you buy this franchise, your contact information may be disclosed to other buyers when you leave the franchise system.
Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 41–44)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
The 2025 Bw Premier Collection FDD mentions 'transfer' in the context of Item 20, which discusses information about outlets and franchisees. Specifically, Exhibit E lists Hotel Owners who had a System Hotel terminated, canceled, transferred, or not renewed, or otherwise voluntarily or involuntarily ceased to do business under our Distribution Agreement during our last fiscal year. This indicates that a 'transfer' is one way a Hotel Owner may cease to do business under the Distribution Agreement.
This is relevant to potential franchisees because it means that if you decide to leave the Bw Premier Collection system, your contact information may be disclosed to other potential buyers. This could be beneficial if you are looking to sell your franchise, as it provides a mechanism for connecting with interested parties.
However, the FDD does not explicitly define what actions or events constitute a 'transfer' of a Bw Premier Collection franchise. To fully understand the conditions under which a transfer is permitted or required, and the specific procedures involved, a prospective franchisee should seek clarification from the franchisor. Understanding the transfer process is crucial for any franchisee considering selling their business in the future.