However , growth halted in 1970 , when Marriott suspended Roy Rogers franchising , due to financial losses from closings of failing locations .
A February 1970 newspaper article reported that over 160 units were in operation .
Growth halted in 1970 , when Marriott suspended Roy Rogers franchising , due to financial losses from closings of failing locations .
A February 1970 newspaper article reported that over 160 units were in operation .