Is there an additional cost for Bw Premier Collection System Hotels to use BestREV?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
System Hotels will have access to, but are not required to use, BestREV, our proprietary revenue management software that provides daily rate recommendations to drive optimal revenue and integrate with most PMS systems to implement recommended changes. This is offered to System Hotels at no additional cost, but does require our two-way Interface, and participation with our Rate Shopping Service.
Source: Item 8 — Restrictions on Sources of Products and Services (FDD pages 30–32)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, System Hotels have access to BestREV, Bw Premier Collection's proprietary revenue management software, at no additional cost. However, to utilize BestREV, hotels must have Bw Premier Collection's two-way Interface and participate in their Rate Shopping Service. While the FDD states that BestREV is offered at no additional cost, it also mentions that hotels must pay related fees for two-way connectivity. Therefore, while access to the software itself is free, there are associated costs for the required interface.
For a prospective Bw Premier Collection franchisee, this means that while BestREV can help optimize revenue through daily rate recommendations, there are mandatory requirements to consider. The two-way interface, which incurs fees, is essential for BestREV to function correctly. Additionally, participation in the Rate Shopping Service is also a prerequisite. It is important to factor in these costs when evaluating the overall financial implications of using BestREV.
This arrangement is fairly common in the franchise industry, where franchisors often provide software or systems to franchisees but charge separate fees for the necessary infrastructure or support. Franchisees should carefully evaluate the potential benefits of using BestREV against the costs of the two-way interface and Rate Shopping Service to determine if it is a worthwhile investment for their Bw Premier Collection hotel. It would be prudent to inquire with Bw Premier Collection about the specific fees associated with the two-way interface and Rate Shopping Service to make an informed decision.