What does the term 'Hotel Owner' refer to in the context of the Bw Premier Collection Rider?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
tive Date stated in the Distribution Agreement.
HOTEL OWNER: BWI: [HOTEL OWNER], a [INSERT TYPE OF Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona ENTITY] corporation Executed on: Executed on:
RIDER TO THE BEST WESTERN INTERNATIONAL, INC. DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT FOR USE IN MARYLAND
This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date as stated in the Distribution Agreement (defined below), by and between Best Western International, Inc., an Arizona corporation with its principal business address at 6201 N.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 54–203)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Bw Premier Collection Franchise Disclosure Document, the "Hotel Owner" refers to the party entering into the Distribution Agreement with Best Western International, Inc. (BWI) to operate a hotel under the Bw Premier Collection brand. The Rider to the Distribution Agreement is made between BWI and the entity identified as "Hotel Owner." The agreement specifies BWI as "we," "us," or "our," and the Hotel Owner as "you," or "your."
This definition is crucial because the Rider outlines specific obligations, rights, and responsibilities of both BWI and the Hotel Owner. Understanding who the Hotel Owner is, ensures clarity in legal and operational matters pertaining to the franchise agreement. The Rider is signed by both parties, with spaces for the Hotel Owner's entity type and execution date, further solidifying the identification of the Hotel Owner as a distinct legal entity.
It is important to note that the Rider is often state-specific, addressing particular legal requirements or conditions within certain states such as Minnesota, Rhode Island, Washington, Maryland, and New York. Therefore, the definition of "Hotel Owner" is consistent across these Riders, but the implications and specific clauses may vary based on the state in which the hotel is located or where the franchise agreement was initiated.