What is the purpose of the Annual QA Assessment fee for a Surestay Hotel By Best Western?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commission Junction | 10% of GRR for each reservation associated with a banner. See Note 1. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. |
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 Annual QA Assessment fee is payable following an annual Quality Assurance assessment. The fee is currently $1,000 and is due monthly upon statement receipt.
For a prospective franchisee, this means that each year, Surestay Hotel By Best Western will conduct an assessment of the hotel's quality. Following this assessment, the franchisee will be required to pay a $1,000 fee. This fee is in addition to other fees such as the Guest Service Satisfaction (GSS) Program fee of $25 per month, On-Boarding fee of currently $3,000, and Distribution System Photographs Fee of $1,150 to $5,000.
It is important for prospective franchisees to factor this annual fee into their operating budget and understand that it is a recurring cost associated with maintaining the Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchise. Franchisees should inquire about the specifics of the QA assessment process to fully understand what is being evaluated and how they can prepare for the assessment.