Is participation in the Revenue for Hire (RFH) Program optional for Bw Premier Collection hotels?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000. | Due and payable Payable to transfer or assign the upon statement Distribution Agreement. receipt. | |
| Optional Programs/Fees | |||
| Partner Forum | $1,500 - $3,000 | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Fee for optional BWI sales and marketing event. |
| Rate Shopping Service | Varies depending on market but generally between $32 and $59 per month. | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Competitive software subscription rate shopping service that allows hotels to shop up to 8 competitors. |
| BestREV | Cost recovery set-up fee plus $175 per month for licensing, support and maintenance. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Payable for use of demand forecasting and rate optimization software subscription program. |
| Revenue for Hire ("RFH") Program | Per month fee based on size of the Hotel: $1,055 for 1-120 rooms $1,270 for 121-200 rooms $1,480 for 201+ rooms | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Fee charged to hotels that participate in the optional program for experienced and certified RFH services. BWI two-way interface is required to participate in the RFH prog |
Source: Item 6 — Other Fees (FDD pages 19–26)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, participation in the Revenue for Hire (RFH) program is optional. The FDD specifies that the fee is charged to hotels that participate in the optional program for experienced and certified RFH services.
The monthly fee for the RFH program varies based on the size of the hotel. For hotels with 1-120 rooms, the fee is $1,055 per month. Hotels with 121-200 rooms pay $1,270 per month, while those with 201 or more rooms are charged $1,480 per month. These fees are due upon receipt of the monthly statement.
It is important to note that a BWI two-way interface is required to participate in the RFH program. This suggests that while the program is optional, there are specific technological requirements that Bw Premier Collection hotels must meet if they choose to enroll. Prospective franchisees should consider these requirements and associated costs when evaluating whether to participate in the RFH program.