When is the Supply and Studio Design fee due 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| agreement for or begin construction of a competing brand within 1 year after termination. | |||
| ACH Processing Charge | $50 per resubmission | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Payable if we have to resubmit an ACH payment to the bank after an initial ACH payment is rejected for insufficient funds. |
| Service Charge | 18% Annual Percentage Rate (“APR”) | Due and payable upon statement receipt. | Service charges if you do not make any payment to us or our affiliates when due. |
| Taxes | Actual amount. | On demand. | If any sales, use, gross receipts or similar tax is imposed on us for the receipt of any payments you are required to make to us under the Franchise Agreement, then you must reimburse us the actual amount. |
| Optional Programs | |||
| Supply and Studio Design | Varies depending on level and amount of services and support. | Due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. | Access to supply procurement and negotiated brand pricing using the Supply Endorsed Vendor program. Affordable interior design creation and conceptual architectural service (for exteriors) available through the Studio Design team of interior designers and architects on a contract basis. |
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 Supply and Studio Design fee is due and payable monthly upon statement receipt. This fee covers access to supply procurement and negotiated brand pricing through the Supply Endorsed Vendor program. Additionally, it includes access to affordable interior design creation and conceptual architectural services (for exteriors) available through the Studio Design team of interior designers and architects on a contract basis.
For a Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchisee, this means that if they choose to utilize the Supply Endorsed Vendor program or the Studio Design team, they will be billed monthly. The amount of the fee varies depending on the level and amount of services and support the franchisee utilizes. It is important for prospective franchisees to factor these ongoing monthly costs into their operating budget if they plan to take advantage of these optional services.
Franchisees should carefully consider the potential benefits of using these services against the monthly costs. Utilizing the Supply Endorsed Vendor program could lead to cost savings through negotiated brand pricing, while the Studio Design team could help ensure the hotel's design aligns with brand standards. However, franchisees are not obligated to use these services and may choose to source supplies and design services independently.