What is the ACH Processing Charge for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 | Column 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks agreement for or begin construction of a competing brand within 1 year after termination. |
| ACH Processing Charge | $50 per resubmission | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Payable if we have to resubmit an ACH payment to the bank after an initial ACH payment is rejected for insufficient funds. |
| Service Charge | 18% Annual Percentage Rate ("APR") | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Service charges if you do not make any payment to us or our affiliates when due. |
| Taxes | Actual amount. | On demand. | If any sales, use, gross receipts or similar tax is imposed on us for the receipt of any payments you are required to make to us under the Franchise Agreement, then you must reimburse us the actual amount. |
| Optional Programs | |||
| Supply and Studio Design | Varies depending on level and amount of services and support. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Access to supply procurement and negotiated brand pricing using the Supply Endorsed Vendor program. Affordable interior design creation and conceptual architectural service (for exteriors) available through the Studio Design team of interior designers and architects on a contract basis. |
| SureStay Property Revenue Manager ("PRM") | Per month fee |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 24–35)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Surestay Hotel By Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, an ACH Processing Charge of $50 per resubmission is applied if Surestay Hotel By Best Western has to resubmit an ACH payment to the bank because the initial payment was rejected due to insufficient funds. This fee is due upon receipt of the statement.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that maintaining sufficient funds to cover ACH payments is crucial to avoid incurring this additional fee. While $50 may seem like a small amount, these charges can add up if payments are frequently rejected.
This type of fee is relatively standard in franchising and other business relationships where automated payments are common. It is designed to cover the administrative costs incurred by the franchisor when a payment fails and needs to be reprocessed. Franchisees should ensure they understand all the conditions and fees outlined in the FDD to manage their finances effectively and avoid unnecessary expenses.