What is the estimated range for the computer system fee for a Bw Premier Collection hotel?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commission of Impact Study if Required | ||||
| Renovation Work (4) | $0 - $2,677,500 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Contractors |
| Furniture, Fixtures and | $0 - $3,415,500 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Equipment (5) | ||||
| Inventory and Operating | $72,450 - $90,300 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Equipment (6) | ||||
| Signage (7) | $315 - $525 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Distribution System | $1,150 - $8,000 | Lump Sum | As Required | Us |
| Photographs Fee (8) | ||||
| Computer System (9) | $0 - $13,100 | Cash, Check or Wire Transfer | As Required | Suppliers/Us |
| Insurance (10) | $8,750 - $13,750 | As Required | As Required | Agent/Insurer |
| Organizational Expense | $1,050 - $2,100 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Accountant/Attorney |
| (11) | ||||
| Permits and Licenses | $0 - $63,000 | As Required | As Required | Governmental |
| (12) | Agency | |||
| Miscellaneous Project | $0 - $26,250 | As Incurred | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Management Expenses | ||||
| (13) | ||||
| Additional Funds | $500,000 - | As Incurred | As Arranged | Suppliers |
| (3 months) (14) | $545,000 | |||
| TOTAL (15) | ||||
| $612,715 - $6,888,025 |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 26–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the estimated initial investment for the computer system ranges from $0 to $13,100. This cost covers the computer system itself and related components, as detailed further in Item 11 of the FDD. The payment can be made via cash, check, or wire transfer, and is due as required by the suppliers or Bw Premier Collection.
This estimate is part of the total estimated initial investment required to convert an existing hotel to a Bw Premier Collection Premier Hotel, which ranges from $612,715 to $6,888,025. The computer system is just one component of this overall investment, which also includes items like renovation work, furniture, fixtures, equipment, inventory, signage, insurance, permits, licenses, and additional operating funds.
It's important to note that the computer system fee, like other initial investment costs, can vary. The FDD indicates that the actual costs may differ significantly based on factors such as the condition and age of the existing hotel. Prospective franchisees should conduct their own due diligence to determine the actual costs for their specific location and circumstances. Item 11 of the FDD should provide a more detailed breakdown of the computer system components and associated costs.