Leading into the future means prioritizing responsible business practices and responding to the needs of our team members, guests, franchisees and communities. Lighting the Way, our ESG platform, is our commitment to operating our business with respect and care for our guests, partners and our local communities. We are deeply invested in making a positive impact on the world and the communities in which we operate. Our business is built to foster opportunity for everyone from our team members to our franchise owners. Throughout this report, you will see our dedication to using products and providing community support that demonstrates our commitment to “Lighting the Way.” For more than 60 years, we have promised to “Leave the Light On” for travelers and those in need of a clean, comfortable, and affordable place to rest their heads. This year, we reached a milestone as we evolved into an asset-light, fully franchised company. This has been a departure from us as owners and operators of assets, which has been a transformational change. Instead of focusing on three different businesses – ownership and asset management, operations, and branding – we are now able to focus solely on branding and franchising.