Best Western Hotels & Resorts
$BWHRF500 #501CategoryLodging
SubcategoryLodging
Locations1,750
Franchisee Count1,634
Franchise Fee$45,000
Item 7 Low$6,130,275
Item 7 Midpoint$9,394,175
Item 7 High$12,658,075
Royalty Fees3.5% or 5% of Property Room Revenue (“PRR”) as set forth in the Membership Agreement.
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open—
ParentBest Western International, Inc.
Founded1957
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business69
Began Franchising2020
HQPhoenix, AZ
Executives17
LinksWeb
Main Phone602-957-4200
Emailptr@bwh.com
FDD IssuedFebruary 27, 2026
Last UpdatedJul 27, 2026
FDD2026 🔒
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