When is the Commission Junction fee due for Surestay Hotel By Best Western?

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 10% of Gross Room Revenue (GRR) for each reservation associated with a banner ad placed on a publisher's network. GRR includes revenues from guest room rentals, loyalty program redemptions, breakfast amounts included in room rates, and guaranteed no-show revenue, less any guest room rebates or overcharges. It does not include taxes collected directly from patrons or guests. Group booking rebates paid to third-party groups must be included in the GRR calculation.

This means that as a Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchisee, you will need to monitor reservations generated through banner ads on publisher networks and calculate 10% of the associated GRR each month. This amount must be paid when you receive your monthly statement. Failing to accurately track and pay this fee could result in penalties or other issues with the franchisor.

It is important for prospective franchisees to understand how these fees are calculated and when they are due to avoid any potential financial issues. The franchisor may automatically debit the hotel's bank account each month for the amount owed. Franchisees should ensure they have sufficient funds available to cover these fees when the statement is issued.