16 - WYNDHAM AGREEMENTS

In May 2024, in light of discussions between our Company and Wyndham on the initial and projected future performance of our properties within the franchise relationships, we commenced the return of all property listings to our control, terminating our franchise relationship with Wyndham. The Company is currently in the process of de-platforming these properties from Wyndham’s systems and moving each hotel listing back under the Company’s control. The Company expects that this process will be completed by the end of May 2024 with minimal operational disruption, although unforeseen risks could cause delays. As part of the Company’s previously announced imitative to add industry depth and breadth to its board of directors and management to help evolve operations, the Company’s enhanced board and executive teams have reviewed all existing operational relationships. Given the Company’s operating model, it was concluded that over the long term the Company would be better served operationally and financially by operating the hotels as an independent operator.

As of March 31, 2024, we recorded the Development Incentive Advances as a current liability on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets and recorded an additional charge of $2.6 million for all of the costs and potential additional liabilities related to this transition in our Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024. We believe it is in the best interest of both parties to mutually work out an agreeable outcome for the complete settlement of this matter.

Prior to the termination discussed above, on August 2, 2023, the Company entered into franchise agreements with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. pursuant to which the hotels operated by the Company were to become part of the Trademark Collection® by Wyndham and Travelodge by Wyndham brands while staying under the operational control of the Company.

The Franchise Agreements had initial terms of 15 to 20 years and required Wyndham to provide financial, sales and operational-related support with respect to the Initial Properties. The Franchise Agreements contained customary representations, warranties, covenants, indemnification, liquidated damages and other terms for transactions of a similar nature, including customary membership and marketing fees and if applicable, booking fees.

Pursuant to the Franchise Agreements, Wyndham was to provide capital through development advance notes (“Development Incentive Advances”) to the Company. Consistent with market practice, such Development Incentive Advances were to be evidenced by certain promissory notes with customary amortization and repayment terms. The Development Incentive Advances were not repayable if the terms of the agreement were met, including but not limited to the length of the agreement. In conjunction with the Company’s entry into the Franchise Agreements, the Company also paid a one-time, initial, nonrefundable franchise fee to Wyndham.