Skift Take
Some franchisees are worried their revenue would fall after a Choice merger with Wyndham. But Choice Hotels says it has heard from franchisees who expect to see gains to their bottom line from the proposed deal. The debate rolls on.
A survey of hotel owners found many of them raising concerns about Choice Hotels' proposed hostile takeover of its rival Wyndham. Issues include the effect on their revenue and a potential increase in fees they pay.
The Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), whose members own roughly 60% of U.S. hotels, polled about 1,000 of its members on the proposed merger, Reuters reported on Thursday.
"About 80% of Wyndham franchisee respon