What is the total estimated initial investment range 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furniture, Fixtures and | $0 - $490,000 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Best Western |
| Equipment (Including | International or Us | |||
| Telephone Systems) (8) | and Suppliers | |||
| Inventory and Operating | $30,000 - $40,000 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Equipment (9) | ||||
| Signage (10) | $10,000 - $50,000 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Computer System (11) | $6,225 – $49,095 | Cash, Check or Wire Transfer | As Required | Us and Suppliers |
| Insurance (12) | $8,750 - $15,000 | As required | As Required | Agent/Insurer |
| Organizational Expense | $1,000 - $2,000 | As Agreed | As Agreed | Accountant/Attorney |
| (13) | ||||
| Permits and Licenses (14) | $0 - $1,000 | As Required | As Required | Governmental Agency |
| Miscellaneous | $0 - $5,000 | As Incurred | As Agreed | Suppliers |
| Preopening and Project | ||||
| Management Expenses | ||||
| (15) | ||||
| Additional Funds (3 months) (16) | $150,000 - $225,000 | As Incurred | As Arranged | Suppliers |
| TOTAL (17) $234,625 - $1,421,095 |
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 total estimated initial investment for a conversion is between $234,625 and $1,421,095. This investment covers various expenditures, which include furniture, fixtures, and equipment, inventory and operating equipment, signage, computer systems, insurance, organizational expenses, permits and licenses, miscellaneous preopening and project management expenses, and additional funds for three months.
The initial investment will vary depending on whether the franchisee is constructing a new Surestay Hotel By Best Western or converting an existing building. These costs can fluctuate significantly based on factors such as the condition of the existing hotel, construction costs, and the geographic location. The FDD provides cost breakdowns for new construction versus conversion, as well as for different Surestay Hotel By Best Western brands (SureStay, SureStay Plus, and SureStay Studio).
Prospective franchisees should note that all amounts listed in the initial investment tables are non-refundable. Surestay Hotel By Best Western encourages franchisees to independently investigate the actual costs before signing a Franchise Agreement. Given the wide range of potential costs, thorough due diligence is essential to ensure that franchisees are adequately prepared for the financial commitments involved in establishing a Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchise.