How many licensed Bw Premier Collection outlets were operating at the start of 2023?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2024*
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of Year | Outlets at the End of Year | Net Change | |---|---|---|---|---| | Licensed | 2022 | 27 | 27 | 0 | | | 2023 | 27 | 24 | -3 | | | 2024 | 24 | 22 | -2 | | Company Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | | Total Outlets | 2022 | 27 | 27 | 0 | | | 2023 | 27 | 24 | -3 | | | 2024 | 24 | 22 | -2 | Table No. 2 Transfers of Outlets from Franchisees to New Owners (other than the Franchisor) For years 2022 to 2024*
| State | Year | Number of Transfers | |---|---|---| | All States | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | | Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | | State | Year | Number of Transfers | |---|---|---| | Totals | 2022 | 0 | | | 2023 | 0 | | | 2024 | 0 | Table No. 3 Status of Franchised Outlets For years 2022 to 2024*
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Source: Item 20 — Outlets and Franchisee Information (FDD pages 45–54)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there are conflicting figures regarding the number of licensed outlets operating at the start of 2023. One table indicates that there were 27 licensed outlets at the beginning of 2023, while another table shows 23 licensed outlets at the start of 2023.
This discrepancy could be due to different reporting methods or the inclusion/exclusion of certain types of outlets in each table. It is important to note that while Bw Premier Collection began offering licenses for Premier Hotels and Signature Hotels in April 2020, hotel owners have operated Premier Hotels since 2015 and Signature Hotels since 2017, and these are reflected in the provided tables.
For a potential franchisee, this inconsistency highlights the need for careful due diligence. It would be prudent to clarify with Bw Premier Collection the exact number of licensed outlets operating at the start of 2023 and the reasons for the differing figures. Understanding the composition of these numbers (e.g., which specific hotels are included) is crucial for assessing the brand's market penetration and growth trajectory.
Prospective franchisees should also inquire about the factors contributing to outlet changes, such as terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for ceased operations, to gain a comprehensive understanding of the stability and performance of the Bw Premier Collection franchise system. Reviewing Exhibit E, which lists hotel owners and their contact information, may also provide additional insights.