BW PREMIER COLLECTION, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION
Best Western International, Inc. provides licenses to hotel owners to convert existing hotels into BW Premier Collection or BW Signature Collection properties, which utilize the respective brand marks and are integrated into Best Western's global reservations system. The business model focuses on distribution agreements for brand affiliation, reservation access, and operational support without operating the hotels themselves, charging initial fees and ongoing royalties. It targets owners of existing upscale or mid-tier hotels seeking enhanced visibility and revenue through Best Western's membership network.
Franchise Costs
5% of Monthly Gross Rooms Revenue (royalty) + $130/mo HMSS technology + $50/mo Guest Satisfaction Survey + $2,100/yr (billed monthly) QA Assessment Fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How BW PREMIER COLLECTION, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Hotels
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BW PREMIER COLLECTION, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION Current | $613K – $6.9M | $25K | 5.0% | 65 |
| QUALITY INN | $317K – $2.0M | $45K | 5.3% | 1,621 |
| SUPER 8 | $4.7M – $6.9M | $25K | 5.5% | 1,375 |
| DAYS INN, DAYS HOTEL AND DAYS INN & SUITES | $7.6M – $9.4M | $35K | 5.5% | 1,235 |
| LA QUINTA INN & SUITES | $12.8M – $17.2M | $55K | 5.5% | 884 |
| RED ROOF PLUS AND SUITES | $7.3M – $8.9M | $27K | 5.0% | 584 |
Hotels Average 34 franchises | $7.8M – $18.0M | $46K | 5.2% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 34 Hotels franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+18 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BW PREMIER COLLECTION, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION franchisees (2022 – 2022)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
65 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Primarily termination disputes, unpaid fees and dues collection matters post-termination, with counterclaims alleging wrongful termination, breach of contract, breach of good faith and fair dealing, and occasional franchise law violations.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a BW PREMIER COLLECTION, BW SIGNATURE COLLECTION franchise ranges from $612,715 to $6,888,025. This includes a franchise fee of $25,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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