What is the fee for online still photographs for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western called?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 fee for online still photographs is called the "Distribution System Photographs Fee." This fee ranges from $1,150 to $5,000 per hotel, and it also covers the cost of any additional photographs the hotel chooses to have taken beyond the standard photography package.
For a prospective Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchisee, this means they should budget between $1,150 and $5,000 initially for the standard photography package to display their hotel online. If the franchisee wants more photos than the standard package offers, they will incur additional costs.
The FDD states that System Hotels are required to renew their photos every three years. This implies that franchisees will need to budget for this expense periodically to maintain up-to-date visuals of their property in online distribution channels. This recurring cost should be factored into the long-term financial planning for the franchise.