What agreement is the Rider considered a part of for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchise?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Y, INC. FRANCHISE AGREEMENT FOR USE IN ILLINOIS
This Rider (the "Rider") is made and entered into as of the Effective Date as stated in the Franchise Agreement (defined below), by and between SureStay, Inc., an Arizona corporation with its principal business address at 6201 N. 24th Parkway, Phoenix, Arizona 85016 ("we," "us" "our," or "Franchisor"), and ______ ("you," "your," or "Franchisee").
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- Background. We and you are parties to that certain Franchise Agreement that has been signed at the same time as the signing of this Rider (the "Franchise Agreement"). This Rider is part of the Franchise Agreement.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Rider is part of the Franchise Agreement for Surestay Hotel By Best Western. Specifically, the Rider is annexed to and forms a part of the Franchise Agreement.
The purpose of the Rider is to address specific legal requirements or conditions based on the franchisee's location. For example, separate riders are included for franchisees in Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, and Washington.
Prospective franchisees should carefully review the Rider that applies to their specific state or situation, as it modifies certain sections of the standard Franchise Agreement. This ensures that the franchisee understands any state-specific regulations or legal provisions that may affect their franchise operation.