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Item 19 - Franchise Financials
Started Offering Franchises
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Key Financial Indicators
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Franchise Disclosure Document Summary
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Reported and Estimated Franchise Gross Sales and Earnings
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Year
Amount for the period Y/Y % Change
Amount for the period Y/Y % Change
Amount for the period Y/Y % Change
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Franchise Openings and Closures
| Year | Start of year | Units opened | Units closed | Reacquired by franchisor | Total end of year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,855 | 32 | 86 | 0 | 1,801 |
| 2022 | 1,878 | 42 | 65 | 0 | 1,850 |
| 2021 | 1,857 | 55 | 34 | 0 | 1,878 |
| 2020 | 1,824 | 66 | 33 | 0 | 1,857 |
| 2019 | 1,798 | 72 | 46 | 0 | 1,824 |
| 2018 | 1,794 | 54 | 50 | 0 | 1,798 |
| 2017 | 1,821 | 47 | 74 | 0 | 1,794 |
Detailed Metrics
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Franchise Health Metrics
1 year / 3 years
1 year / 3 years
1 year / 3 years
Best Western
Industry median
All franchises median
Franchise Viability Benchmarking
Investment Midpoint
Franchise Fee Midpoint
Franchise Payback Period
Gross sales
Royalty Fee
Best Western
Industry median
All franchises median
$15,704,230
$8888
$8888
$112,810
$8,888
$8,888
8.8 years
8.8 years
8.8 years
$8,888
$8,888
$8,888
5%
8%
8%
Franchisor Financials
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Franchisor Revenue
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Franchisor Royalty Fees
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2022
2021
2020
2019
Item 19 – Financial Performance Representations
Historical financial performance representations
Franchise Financials
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Lawsuits and Litigation
Pending and concluded litigation
Bankruptcies
Disclosed bankruptcy information
What to know about Best Western franchise?
Since its inception in 1957 , Best Western franchise has stood as a cornerstone in the global Travel & Hospitality. With a pioneering role in the franchise business, Best Western has consistently set the standard for excellence and innovation. It's worth noting that Best Western began offering franchises in 1976, marking a significant milestone in the company's history.
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