What is the monthly fee for BestREV for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchise?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| SureStay Property Revenue Manager (“PRM”) | Per month fee based on size of the hotel: $1,025 for 1-120 rooms $1,230 for 121-200 rooms $1,437 for 201+ rooms | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Payable for System Hotels that participate in the optional enhanced program for experienced and certified PRM services. |
| SureStay Revenue Manager (“SRM”) Program | Per month fee based on size of hotel: $509 for 1-120 rooms $715 for 121+ rooms | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Payable for System Hotels that participate in the optional core program for experienced and certified SRM services. |
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, there is no mention of a "BestREV" fee. However, there are two optional revenue management programs that a franchisee can participate in: the SureStay Property Revenue Manager (PRM) and the SureStay Revenue Manager (SRM) program.
The SureStay Property Revenue Manager (PRM) program costs $1,025 per month for hotels with 1-120 rooms, $1,230 per month for hotels with 121-200 rooms, and $1,437 per month for hotels with 201+ rooms. The SureStay Revenue Manager (SRM) program costs $509 per month for hotels with 1-120 rooms and $715 per month for hotels with 121+ rooms. Both fees are due monthly upon statement receipt.
These programs provide experienced and certified revenue management services to System Hotels. It is important to note that participation in either of these programs is optional for Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchisees. A prospective franchisee should evaluate the potential benefits of these programs in terms of increased revenue and occupancy against the monthly costs to determine if participation is a worthwhile investment.