Is using the Studio Design Services offered by Bw Premier Collection required for franchisees?
Bw_Premier_Collection Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $10,000. | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Payable to transfer or assign the Distribution Agreement. |
| 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 p rogram. |
| Property Sales Management Program | Monthly charge of $2,300 per System Hotel (or discount rate of $2,100 per System Hotel for multi-property owners). | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Payable for System Hotels that participate in the optional local sales program |
| Reservation Transfer Service Program | Participating System Hotel: 3% commission per reservation booked with a cap of three nights for a single reservation. Non-participating System Hotel: $5 for each call transferred. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Optional program fee to have calls transferred from the hotel to Central Reservations. Hotels not participating are subject to a fee per call transferred. |
| Guest Management System (GMS) | $1.45 per room/per month. | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Optional full suite Guest Management System that includes check-in, upsells, AI guest messaging, a digital compendium, and mobile |
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| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks check-out. This is the cost for the Canary GMS, although you may use the GMS of your choosing. |
| Studio Design Services | Per contract, determined by the scope of the project. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Optional, affordable interior design creation and conceptual architectural services (for exteriors) available through our Studio Design team of interior designers and architects on a contract basis. |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 26–30)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Bw Premier Collection's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the use of their Studio Design Services is optional for franchisees. The FDD specifies that these services, which include interior design creation and conceptual architectural services for exteriors, are available through Bw Premier Collection's Studio Design team on a contract basis.
Since these services are optional, franchisees have the flexibility to choose whether or not to engage Bw Premier Collection for design and architectural work. This allows franchisees to potentially manage costs by using alternative service providers or in-house resources if they prefer. The cost for the Studio Design Services is determined by the scope of the project and is payable monthly upon receipt of a statement.
This optional arrangement provides franchisees with control over their renovation and design expenses, allowing them to tailor their investments based on their specific needs and budget. However, franchisees should carefully evaluate the potential benefits of using Bw Premier Collection's Studio Design Services, such as ensuring brand consistency and leveraging the franchisor's expertise, against the costs of using alternative providers.