How is Central Bill reservation revenue credited to a Surestay Hotel By Best Western?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Bill Revenue | Central Bill reservation revenue credited monthly to your account. | Credited one month in arrears. | Credit for reservations revenue booked by tour operators and corporate accounts through the Central Bill program. |
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, revenue from Central Bill reservations is credited to the franchisee's account monthly. This crediting occurs one month in arrears. Central Bill reservations are those booked by tour operators and corporate accounts through the Central Bill program.
In simpler terms, if a guest books a room at a Surestay Hotel By Best Western through a tour operator or corporate account in January, the hotel will see the revenue credited to their account in February. This delay is important for franchisees to consider when managing their cash flow and financial planning.
This arrangement is fairly common in the hotel franchising industry, as it allows the franchisor to consolidate billing and payment processes for large accounts. Franchisees should ensure they understand the timing of these credits and factor them into their revenue projections.