Days Inn

Of the 8 franchisor-initiated litigation cases, what were the primary claims and outcomes? Were any related to franchise agreement enforcement or unit performance standards?

With 4 pending litigation cases, what is the nature of these disputes and what is the expected timeline for resolution?

The system declined 91 units over 3 years (from 1,326 to 1,235). Were specific geographic markets or unit types most affected by closures and transfers?

Why does the franchise agreement provide no renewal options after the initial 15-year term, and what are franchisees' expectations for contract continuation beyond that period?

The advertising fund rate of 3.8% is above the typical hospitality range. How is this fund allocated and can you provide specific examples of marketing initiatives funded in the past 2 years?

What specific support does Days Inn provide to underperforming franchisees, and at what performance thresholds does the franchisor intervene or consider termination?

Given the declining unit count, are there any capacity or market saturation studies that explain why the system is contracting?

Can you clarify the personal guarantee requirements and how strongly these are enforced in the event of unit underperformance or franchise agreement violations?

With territory designated as protected but not exclusive, under what circumstances could Days Inn open competing units within a franchisee's territory?

Of the 47 units closed in 2024, how many were due to economic factors versus franchisor decisions or franchisee exit?

What is the historical renewal or re-franchise rate when franchisees reach the end of their 15-year term?

Are there any pending litigation cases specifically involving franchise agreement disputes or unit performance issues that prospective franchisees should be aware of?

How does the $35,000 renewal fee compare to initial franchise fees for new units, and what conditions must be met to renew at the end of 15 years?

Can you provide a breakdown of the 6 cases filed in the past 3 years by type (e.g., payment disputes, quality control, contractual violations)?

What is the average lifespan of a Days Inn franchisee unit, and what percentage of franchisees successfully operate for the full initial 15-year term?

Given the 4.3% annual transfer rate, what is the typical timeline and approval process for transferring franchise rights?

Are there any specific rebranding or renovation requirements that franchisees must undertake, and if so, at what cost and frequency?

With no non-compete clause, what prevents a franchisee from opening a competing hotel brand immediately after exiting their Days Inn franchise?