What was the total number of Surestay Hotel By Best Western outlets at the start of 2022?
Surestay_Hotel_By_Best_Western Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of Year | Outlets at the End of Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franchised | 2022 | 214 | 232 | +18 |
| 2023 | 232 | 238 | +6 | |
| 2024 | 238 | 228 | -10 | |
| Company Owned | 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Total Outlets | 2022 | 214 | 232 | +18 |
| 2023 | 232 | 238 | +6 | |
| 2024 | 238 | 228 | -10 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 75–87)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Surestay Hotel By Best Western's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, at the start of 2022, there were a total of 214 outlets. These were all franchised locations, as there were zero company-owned outlets.
This number provides a baseline for understanding the brand's size and market presence at that time. It's important to note that this figure represents the number of hotels operating under the Surestay Hotel By Best Western brand at the beginning of the year, and does not reflect any openings, closures, or other changes that occurred during 2022.
Potential franchisees can use this information to gauge the maturity and stability of the Surestay Hotel By Best Western franchise system. While a larger number of existing outlets can indicate a more established brand, it's also crucial to consider the growth trends, as well as terminations, transfers, and non-renewals to get a comprehensive picture of the franchise's health.