How much is the Transfer Fee for a Bw Premier Collection agreement?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Annual Quality Assurance (QA) Assessment Fee | Annual assessment fee. | Cost recovery fee billed annually, currently $2,100. Hotel is also required to provide a free room night to the QA Inspector. |
|---|---|---|
| QA Reassessment Fee | Fee charged for reassessment after a failed QA assessment. | $2,100 cost recovery fee. Hotel is also required to provide a free room night to the QA Inspector. |
| Medallia Fee | Fee to provide Hotel access to guest satisfaction surveys through Medallia. | $50 monthly usage fee- required. |
| Online Travel Agency (“OTA”) Marketing Fund Assessment | Annual marketing fee for costs of OTA advertising and marketing. | $250 annual fee per System Hotel. |
| Customer Care/First Contact Resolution (FCR) | Fee for BWI Customer Care agent. Hotel given 2 days to respond; if no response, complaint will be addressed by BWI. | $50 per call handled. FCR: cost of compensation up to one comp room. Non-FCR: $75 per non- response, plus cost of any compensation to customer |
| Two-Way Connectivity Support Fee | If the Hotel elects two-way connectivity, a one- time Two-Way connectivity installation fee of $1,500 and a Two-Way Connectivity Support fee that ranges from $41 to $669 per month (based on the hotel’s property management system). | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. |
| Hotel Managed Security Service (“HMSS”) | One-time fee for installation of HMSS typically ranging from $2,100 to $3,500 and a monthly maintenance fee of $130 per month upon installation of HMSS. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. |
| Service Charge | Service charge if you do not make any payment to us or our affiliates when due. | 1 ½ % of delinquent account balance assessed monthly (18% Annual Percentage Rate). |
| Transfer Fee | Fee to transfer or assign the Agreement (requires BWI consent). | $10,000 |
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bw Premier Collection FDD, a franchisee must pay a $10,000 transfer fee to transfer or assign their franchise agreement, and Bw Premier Collection's consent is required for the transfer.
Transfer fees in franchising are common when a franchisee sells their business to a new owner. These fees help the franchisor cover administrative costs and ensure the new franchisee meets their standards. The fee is collectable to the extent that it reflects Bw Premier Collection's reasonable estimated or actual costs in effecting a transfer.
It is important for a prospective Bw Premier Collection franchisee to understand all the costs associated with the franchise, including the transfer fee, before signing the franchise agreement. This will help them make an informed decision about whether or not to invest in the franchise.