When is the payment due for the computer system for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment | When Due | To Whom Payment is to be made |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchise Application | $2,500 | Lump Sum | With Franchise | Us |
| Fee (1) | Application | |||
| Initial Fee (2) | $25,00 |
Source: Item 7 — Estimated Initial Investment (FDD pages 35–48)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Surestay Hotel By Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the payment for the computer system is due 'As Required.' The method of payment can be made via cash, check, or wire transfer.
The cost of the computer system for a conversion Surestay Hotel By Best Western System Hotel ranges from $6,225 to $51,095. For the new construction of a Surestay Hotel By Best Western System Hotel, the cost of the computer system ranges from $42,595 - $45,595.
The payments are to be made to 'Us and Suppliers,' meaning both Surestay Hotel By Best Western and potentially third-party vendors involved in providing the computer system. It is important for prospective franchisees to clarify with Surestay Hotel By Best Western which specific components of the computer system require payment to the franchisor versus directly to suppliers, and to understand the payment schedule for each.