Does 'Construction Work' for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western include renovation?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
"Construction Completion Date" means the date set out in the Addendum, if applicable, by which you must complete Construction Work.
"Construction Work" means all necessary action for the development, construction, renovation, furnishing and equipping of, and implementation of the Designs and/or Plans for, a new System Hotel that must be built from the ground up.
"Control" means the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of an entity, or of the power to veto major policy decisions of an entity, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise.
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 88–286)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Surestay Hotel By Best Western Franchise Disclosure Document, 'Construction Work' does include renovation. The FDD defines 'Construction Work' as encompassing all actions needed for the development, construction, renovation, furnishing, and equipping of a new System Hotel that is built from the ground up.
This definition is important for prospective franchisees because it clarifies the scope of work required to establish a Surestay Hotel By Best Western. Whether building a new hotel or renovating an existing property to meet Surestay's standards, these activities fall under the umbrella of 'Construction Work'.
The FDD also mentions a 'Construction Completion Date' which applies to Construction Work. Similarly, a 'Renovation Completion Date' is specified in the Addendum. Furthermore, the franchisee's architect, general contractor, or other certified professional must provide a certificate stating that the as-built premises comply with all Laws relating to accessibility/accommodations/facilities for those with disabilities, if applicable.