When is the Commission Junction fee due for 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Junction | 10% of GRR for each reservation associated with a banner. See Note 1. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Commission charge for reservations which result from a banner ad placed on a publisher’s network. |
| 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. |
| Other Fees | |||
| Guest Service Satisfaction (GSS) Program | $25 per month. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Fee for guest satisfaction survey. Statements are dated on the 1st of the month and are typically emailed within 6 business days. |
| On-Boarding | Currently $3,000. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Sales On-Boarding training includes both live and virtual training. Payable 90 days after activation on the reservation system. |
| Distribution System Photographs Fee | $1,150 to $5,000 per Hotel plus the cost of any additional photographs a hotel may choose to have taken outside the standard photography package. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Fee for online still photographs. System Hotels are required to renew their photos every three years. |
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, the Commission Junction fee is due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. This fee is calculated as 10% of Gross Rooms Revenue (GRR) for each reservation associated with a banner ad placed on a publisher's network.
Gross Rooms Revenue includes all revenues derived from the sale or rental of guest rooms, including revenue from loyalty program redemptions, breakfast amounts included in the room rate, and guaranteed no-show revenue and credit transactions. It excludes taxes collected directly from patrons or guests. Group booking rebates paid to third-party groups must be included in the GRR calculation.
Surestay Hotel By Best Western may automatically debit the hotel's bank account each month for the amount owed. This means franchisees should ensure they have sufficient funds available to cover the Commission Junction fee and other charges to avoid potential issues with payment processing.