Are there non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires for The Standardx franchisees?

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|    | Provision                                                                          | Section in franchise or other agreement                                                                   | Summary                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             |
|----|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| n. | Franchisor's right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business | 1.5 and Exhibit C of Franchise Agreement | We only have right of first offer on transfers of the Hotel or a Controlling Ownership Interest in you if we and you sign Exhibit C. We will require Exhibit C only for certain markets that we determine are strategic to us. |
| o. | Franchisor's option to purchase franchisee's business | Not applicable | Not applicable. |
| p. | Death or disability of franchisee | 12.7 of Franchise Agreement | Upon death or incompetence of owner of a Controlling Ownership Interest in you or your controlling owner, representative must transfer to approved transferee within 6 months. |
| q. | Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise | 4.2, 4.10 and 4.11 of Franchise Agreement | No covenant not to compete, but neither you nor Hotel management company may be a Competing Brand Owner. |
| r. | Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires | Not applicable | Not applicable. |

Source: Item 17 — Renewal, Termination, Transfer, and Dispute Resolution (FDD pages 75–81)

Are there non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires for The Standardx franchisees?

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

What This Means (2025 FDD)

	Provision	Section in franchise or other agreement	Summary
n.	Franchisor's right of first refusal to acquire franchisee's business	1.5 and Exhibit C of Franchise Agreement	We only have right of first offer on transfers of the Hotel or a Controlling Ownership Interest in you if we and you sign Exhibit C. We will require Exhibit C only for certain markets that we determine are strategic to us.
o.	Franchisor's option to purchase franchisee's business	Not applicable	Not applicable.
p.	Death or disability of franchisee	12.7 of Franchise Agreement	Upon death or incompetence of owner of a Controlling Ownership Interest in you or your controlling owner, representative must transfer to approved transferee within 6 months.
q.	Non-competition covenants during the term of the franchise	4.2, 4.10 and 4.11 of Franchise Agreement	No covenant not to compete, but neither you nor Hotel management company may be a Competing Brand Owner.
r.	Non-competition covenants after the franchise is terminated or expires	Not applicable	Not applicable.