When is the Central Bill revenue credited to the account of 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 the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Surestay Hotel By Best Western credits Central Bill reservation revenue to a franchisee's account monthly. This revenue is credited one month in arrears. Central Bill revenue is generated from reservations booked by tour operators and corporate accounts through the Central Bill program.
For a prospective Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchisee, this means that the revenue generated through the Central Bill program in a given month will be credited to their account in the following month. This delay should be considered when forecasting cash flow and managing finances.
This practice of crediting revenue in arrears is not uncommon in the franchise industry, as it allows the franchisor to reconcile bookings and ensure accurate accounting. Franchisees should maintain detailed records of all bookings and revenue to verify the accuracy of the credits received from Surestay Hotel By Best Western.