FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

8.    FRANCHISE AGREEMENTS

As of March 31, 2020, all of the Company’s hotel properties were operated under franchise agreements with initial terms of 10 to 18 years. Franchise agreements allow the hotel properties to operate under the respective brands. Pursuant to the franchise agreements, the Company pays a royalty fee of 5% to 6% of room revenue, plus additional fees for marketing, central reservation systems and other franchisor costs. Certain hotels are also charged a program fee of generally between 3% and 4% of room revenue. The Company paid an initial fee of $50,000 to $175,000 at the time of entering into each franchise agreement which is being amortized over the term of each agreement.