9. Commitments and Contingencies Management Agreements The Companys hotels operate pursuant to management agreements (the Management Agreements) with various third-party management companies. The management companies perform management functions including, but not limited to, hiring and supervising employees, establishing room prices, establishing administrative policies and procedures, managing expenditures and arranging and supervising public relations and advertising. The Management Agreements are for initial terms ranging from 1 year to 10 years however, the agreements can be cancelled for any reason by the Company after giving sixty days notice after the one year anniversary of the commencement of the respective agreement. The Management Agreements provide for the payment of a base management fee equal to 3% to 3.5% of gross revenues, as defined, and an incentive management fee based on the operating results of the hotel, as defined. The base management fee and incentive management fee, if any, are recorded as a component of property operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. Franchise Agreements As of December 31, 2019, the Companys hotels operated pursuant to various franchise agreements. Under the franchise agreements, the Company generally pays a fee equal to 3% to 5.5% of gross room sales, as defined, and a marketing fund charge from 2.0% to 2.5% of gross room sales. The franchise fee and marketing fund charge are recorded as a component of property operating expenses in the consolidated statements of operations. The franchise agreements are generally for initial terms ranging from 15 years to 20 years, expiring between 2028 and 2034. Legal Proceedings From time to time in the ordinary course of business, the Company may become subject to legal proceedings, claims or disputes. As of the date hereof, we are not a party to any material pending legal proceedings of which the outcome is probable or reasonably possible to have a material adverse effect on its results of operations or financial condition, which would require accrual or disclosure of the contingency and possible range of loss.