TRYP by Wyndham

The franchise has 8 total litigation cases with 5 where the franchisor is named as defendant—above the typical range for this category. Can you provide details on the nature and outcomes of these 5 defendant cases and clarify what operational or contractual issues they involved?

Two litigation cases are currently pending. What are the allegations in these pending cases and what is the expected timeline for resolution?

The transfer rate of 12.5% is significantly above the typical 0.0-5.45% range for this category. Is this elevated rate due to specific business challenges, market conditions, or a natural turnover pattern in this brand?

Units closed in both 2022 and 2023, yet the franchise agreement states no renewal rights or options exist. Can you explain why these specific units closed and whether they were due to franchisor termination, voluntary exit, or other reasons?

The franchise agreement contains 15 non-curable termination events with only 10-30 day cure periods for other defaults. What are these 15 non-curable events and how frequently have they been enforced against franchisees?

The agreement requires personal guarantees from all owners and spousal guarantees in community property states. Are there any circumstances under which these guarantees can be released or reduced?

Since neither party has renewal rights or options per the agreement, what happens at the end of the 20-year term? Can franchisees renegotiate, or does the franchise automatically terminate?

Only 8 units currently exist in this brand. How sustainable is the franchise system at this size, and what is the franchisor's growth strategy for expanding the TRYP by Wyndham franchise network?

Item 19 financial disclosures are provided. Can you clarify which specific financial metrics are disclosed and whether they include revenue, profitability, and expenses for comparable unit types?

The renewal fee is $35,000, matching the transfer fee. Since the agreement explicitly states there are no renewal options, is this fee merely theoretical or are there specific circumstances where renewal is possible?

Territory is marked as protected but not exclusive. What specific encroachment protections exist, and under what circumstances could the franchisor place another TRYP unit or related brand within your territory?

The non-compete clause lists 0 years and N/A miles. Does this mean there are no post-termination restrictions on opening a competing hospitality business, and if so, what non-compete provisions exist in the agreement?

Five cases involved the franchisor as defendant. Were any of these cases related to disputes over territory, encroachment, or breaches of support obligations promised in the franchise agreement?

The technology fee of $734 is a fixed amount. Is this fee fixed for the entire contract term, or does it increase periodically, and what specific technology services does it cover?

With a 20-year initial term and no renewal options, how does this affect your long-term business planning and ability to build equity in the franchise?

The system has had zero terminations but one closure each in 2022 and 2023. Were these closures due to insufficient profitability, loss of hotel license, or other specific causes?

The agreement requires franchisees to indemnify the franchisor against all losses. Are there any caps on indemnification obligations or exclusions for the franchisor's gross negligence or willful misconduct?

Given the above-average litigation activity and elevated transfer rate, what support or dispute resolution processes are available to franchisees if conflicts arise with the franchisor?