UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

Form 10–K/AK

(Amendment No. 1)

(Mark One

(Mark One)

☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended: December 31, 20202023

OR

☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from               to               

Commission File Number 001-38363

HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(330) 458-9176

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities registered under section 12(b) of the Act:

Securities registered under section 12(g) of the Act:

Not applicable

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☒

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☒ No ☐

Indicate by check mark whether registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer or a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer”, “accelerated filer”, “smaller reporting company”, and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act:

If an emerging growth company, indicate by checkmark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐

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Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒

As of June 30, 2020,2023, the last day of the registrant’s most recently completed second fiscal quarter; the aggregate market value of the registrant’s common stock held by non–affiliates of the registrant was approximately $36,923,755.$6,401,712.

As of March 9, 2021,20, 2024, the registrant had outstanding 83,284,5976,502,308 shares of common stock, $0.0001 par value.

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the registrant’s Proxy Statement for the 20212024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders are incorporated herein by reference in Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K to the extent stated herein. Such proxy statement waswill be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 14, 2021.within 120 days of the registrant’s fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. 

EXPLANATORY NOTE

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (the “Company”) is filing this Amendment No. 1 on Form 10-K/A (the “Amendment”) to our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020, originally filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on March 10, 2021 (“Original Report”), to restate our financial statements and related footnote disclosures as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 and the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 (unaudited). This Form 10-K/A also amends certain other Items in the Original Report, as listed in “Items Amended in this Form 10-K/A” below.

Background of Restatement

The restatement is primarily related to consideration of the factors in determining whether to classify contracts that may be settled in an entity’s own stock as equity of the entity or as an asset or liability. On April 12, 2021, staff of the SEC issued a public statement regarding the accounting and reporting considerations for warrants issued by special purpose acquisition companies entitled “Staff Statement on Accounting and Reporting Considerations for Warrants Issued by Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (“SPACs”)” (the “SEC Statement”). As a result of the SEC Statement, the Company reevaluated the accounting treatment of the Company’s warrants. Specifically, the SEC Statement focused on certain settlement terms and provisions related to certain tender offers following a business combination, which terms are similar to governing the Company’s (i) warrants issued in the July 2020 Business Combination (defined below), each of which is exercisable for 1.421333 shares of Common Stock at a price of $11.50 per share (the “Series A Warrants”), (ii) warrants issued in the November 2020 follow-on public offering, each of which is exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.40 per share (“Series B Warrants”), and (iii) warrants issues in a December 2020 private placement, each of which is exercisable for one share of Common Stock at an exercise price of $1.40 per share (“Series C Warrants”). The Company previously accounted for the Series A Warrants, Series B Warrants, and Series C Warrants as components of equity.

On April 23, 2021, the Company’s management concluded that the Company’s previously issued (i) audited consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 included in the Original Report, and (ii) unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 included in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for such period (collectively, the “Relevant Periods”) should be restated to reflect the impact of the SEC Statement and, accordingly, should no longer be relied upon. The Company’s management concluded that the Company Series A Warrants, Series B Warrants, and Series C Warrants do not meet the conditions to be classified in equity and instead should be recorded as liabilities on the consolidated balance sheet. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Audit Committee”) approved management’s decision. This Amendment includes the restated financial statements for the Relevant Periods.

Effects of Restatement

As a result of the factors described above, the Company has included in this Amendment: (i) certain restated items on the previously issued balance sheet and statement of operations as of and for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 (the “September 10-Q”), and (ii) restated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2020 that were previously reported on the Original 10-K, to restate the following non-cash items:

The restatement of the financial statements had no impact on the Company’s liquidity or cash position.

See Notes 2 and 15 of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Amendment for additional information on the restatement and the related condensed consolidated financial statement effects.

Items Amended in the Form 10-K/A

This Form 10-K/A presents the Original Report, amended and restated with modifications as necessary to reflect the restatements. The following items have been amended to reflect the restatement:

Part I, Item 1A. Risk Factors

Part II, Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Part II, Item 8. Financial Statements

Part II. Item 9A. Controls and Procedures

Part IV, Item 15. Exhibit and Financial Statement Schedules

In addition, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer have provided new certifications dated as of the date of this filing in connection with this Form 10-K/A (Exhibits 31.1, 31.2, 32.1 and 32.2). This Form 10-K/A adds Exhibit 4.7, Description of Registered Securities, which was missing from the original Report.

Except as described above, this Form 10-K/A does not amend, update or change any other items or disclosures in the Original Report and does not purport to reflect any information or events subsequent to the filing thereof. As such, this Form 10-K/A speaks only as of the date the Original Report was filed, and we have not undertaken herein to amend, supplement or update any information contained in the Original Report to give effect to any subsequent events. Accordingly, this Form 10-K/A should be read in conjunction with our filings made with the SEC subsequent to the filing of the Original Report, including any amendment to those filings.

HALL OF FAME RESORT & ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY AND SUBSIDIARIES

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NOTE REGARDING FORWARD–LOOKING STATEMENTS

This Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K may contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are generally identified by use of words such as “will likely result,” “are expected to,” “will continue,” “is anticipated,” “estimated,” “believe,” “intend,” “plan,” “projection,” “outlook,” “target,” “seek,” or words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding future opportunities for the Company and the Company’s estimated future results. Such forward-looking statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of our management and are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control. Actual results and the timing of events may differ materially from the results anticipated in these forward-looking statements.

In addition to factors identified elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A,10-K, the following risks, among others, could cause actual results and the timing of events to differ materially from the anticipated results or other expectations expressed in the forward-looking statements: the benefits of the Business Combination (defined below); the future financial performance of the Company and its subsidiaries, including Newco (as defined below); changes in the market in which the Company competes; expansion and other plans and opportunities; the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Company’s business; the Company’s ability to raise financing in the future; the Company’s ability to maintain the listing of its Common Stock on the Nasdaq Capital Market (“Nasdaq”); other factors detailed under the section titled “Risk Factors” in this Report.

Actual results, performance or achievements may differ materially, and potentially adversely, from any projections and forward-looking statements and the assumptions on which those forward-looking statements are based. There can be no assurance that the data contained herein is reflective of future performance to any degree. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a predictor of future performance. All information set forth herein speaks only as of the date hereof, in the case of information about the Company, or as of the date of such information, in the case of information from persons other than the Company, and we disclaim any intention or obligation to update any forward-looking statements as a result of developments occurring after the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.10-K. Forecasts and estimates regarding the Company’s industry and end markets are based on sources we believe to be reliable, however there can be no assurance these forecasts and estimates will prove accurate in whole or in part. Annualized,Any annualized, pro forma, projected and estimated numbers are used for illustrative purpose only, are not forecasts and may not reflect actual results.

Unless the context indicates otherwise, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A to the “Company,” “HOFRE,” “we,” “us,” “our” and similar terms refer to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company.

PART I

Item 1. Business

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to the “Company”, “HOFRE,” “we,” “our,” “us” and similar terms refer to Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, a Delaware corporation.

Overview

We are a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the National Football Museum, Inc., doing business as the Pro Football Hall of Fame (“PFHOF”). We have created a diversified set of revenue streams through the development of themed attractions, premier entertainment programming and sponsorships. We continue to pursue a diversified strategy across three pillars, including destination-based assets, the Media Company (defined below), and gaming. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, we own the Hall of Fame Village, which is a multi-use sports and entertainment destination centered around the PFHOF’s campus and the DoubleTree by Hilton located in downtown Canton.

The strategic plan for Hall of Fame Village involves three phases: Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III. Phase I of the Hall of Fame Village is operational, consisting of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the ForeverLawn Sports Complex (ownership reduced to 20% as of January 11, 2024), and HOF Village Media Group, LLC (“Hall of Fame Village Media” or the “Media Company”) and gaming. The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosts multiple sports and entertainment events, including the National Football League (“NFL”) Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. The ForeverLawn Sports Complex hosts camps and tournaments for football players, as well as athletes from across the country in other sports such as lacrosse, rugby and soccer. Hall of Fame Village Media leverages the sport of professional football to produce exclusive programming.

We have developed new hospitality, attractions and corporate assets as part of our Phase II development plan. Phase II components of the Hall of Fame Village include the Constellation Center for Excellence (an office building including retail and meeting space, that opened in November 2021), the Center for Performance (a convention center/field house, that opened in August of 2022), the Play Action Plaza (completed in August of 2022), and the Fan Engagement Zone (Retail Promenade), core and shell for Retail I was completed in August of 2022 and the core and shell of Retail II was completed in November of 2022, two hotels (one on campus, to be constructed, and one in downtown Canton that opened in November 2020), and the Gameday Bay Waterpark (currently under construction). Phase III expansion plans may include a potential mix of residential space, additional attractions, entertainment, dining, merchandise and more.

Corporate History and Background

The Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (formerly known as GPAQ Acquisition Holdings, Inc.) was incorporated in Delaware on August 29, 2019, as a subsidiary of Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp. (“GPAQ”), a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase or other similar business combination with one or more businesses or assets.

On July 1, 2020, we consummated the previously announced business combination with HOF Village, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Original HOF Village”), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 16, 2019 (as amended on November 6, 2019, March 10, 2020 and May 22, 2020, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, GPAQ Acquiror Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Acquiror Merger Sub”), GPAQ Company Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Company Merger Sub”), Original HOF Village and HOF Village Newco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Newco”HOF Village”). The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K as the “Business Combination.”

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination: (i) Acquiror Merger Sub merged with and into GPAQ, with GPAQ continuing as the surviving entity (the “Acquiror Merger”) and (ii) Company Merger Sub merged with and into Newco, with Newco continuing as the surviving entity (the “Company Merger”). In advance of the Company Merger, HOF Village transferred all of its assets, liabilities and obligations to Newco pursuant to a contribution agreement. In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company changed its name from “GPAQ Acquisition Holdings, Inc.” to “Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company.” As a result of the Business Combination, GPAQ and Newco continue as our wholly owned subsidiaries.

In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and pursuant to the Merger Agreement, (a) each issued and outstanding unit of GPAQ, if not already detached, was detached and each holder of such a unit was deemed to hold one share of GPAQ Class A common stock and one GPAQ warrant (“GPAQ Warrant”), (b) each issued and outstanding share of GPAQ Class A common stock (excluding any shares held by a GPAQ stockholder that elected to have its shares redeemed pursuant to GPAQ’s organizational documents) was converted automatically into the right to receive 1.421333 shares of our Common Stock, following which all shares of GPAQ Class A common stock ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled and cease to exist; (c) each issued and outstanding share of GPAQ Class F common stock was converted automatically into the right to receive one share of Common Stock, following which all shares of GPAQ Class F common stock ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled and cease to exist; (d) each issued and outstanding GPAQ Warrant (including GPAQ private placement warrants) was automatically converted into one Warrant (which we refer to in this Form 10-K/A as a “Series A Warrant”) to purchase 1.421333 shares of Common Stock per warrant, following which all GPAQ Warrants ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled and retired and cease to exist; and (e) each issued and outstanding membership interest in Newco converted automatically into the right to receive a pro rata portion of the Company Merger Consideration (as defined in the Merger Agreement), which was payable in shares of Common Stock.

The rights of holders of our Common Stock and Series A Warrants are governed by our amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), our amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws’) and the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), and in the case of our Series A Warrants, the Warrant Agreement, dated January 24, 2018, between GPAQ and the Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, each of which is described below under “Description of Securities.” On November 3, 2020,September 29, 2022, our stockholders approved an amendment to our Certificate of Incorporation to increaseeffect a reverse stock split of our shares of Common Stock, and our Board subsequently approved a final reverse stock split ratio of 1-for-22 (the “Reverse Stock Split”). The Reverse Stock Split became effective at 12:01am Eastern Time on December 27, 2022 (the “Effective Time”). At the Effective Time, every 22 shares of issued and outstanding Common Stock were combined and converted into one issued and outstanding share of Common Stock. Fractional shares were cancelled and stockholders received cash in lieu thereof. All outstanding restricted stock unit awards, warrants and other securities settled in, exercisable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock were adjusted as a result of the reverse split, as required by their respective terms. A proportionate adjustment was also made to the maximum number of shares of Common Stock issuable under the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Amended 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”). The number of authorized shares of our Common Stock from 100,000,000 to 300,000,000.and the par value per share of Common Stock remains unchanged at $0.0001 per share.

Upon consummationThe Reverse Stock Split was intended to bring the Company into compliance with the minimum bid price requirement for maintaining its listing on the Nasdaq. The Reverse Stock Split affected all stockholders uniformly and did not alter any stockholder’s percentage interest in the Company’s equity (other than as a result of the Business Combination and,payment of cash in connection therewith, we became a successor issuer to GPAQ by operationlieu of Rule 12g-3(a) promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)fractional shares).

Overview

We areOn January 11, 2024, HOF Village completed the sale to Sandlot Facilities, LLC (“Sandlot”) of 80% of a resortnewly formed limited liability company named Sandlot HOFV Canton SC, LLC, to which the Company, HOF Village and entertainment company leveragingHOF Village Youth Fields, LLC had contributed the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the National Football Museum, Inc., doingForeverLawn Sports Complex business as the Pro Football Hall of Fame (“PFHOF”). Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, we ownprior to closing. For more information, see “Recent Developments—Sale to Sandlot; Strategic Partnership for Youth Sports Programming at the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports and entertainment destination centered around the PFHOF’s campus. We expect to create a diversified set of revenue streams through developing themed attractions, premier entertainment programming and sponsorships. The strategic plan has been developed in three phases of growth.below.”

The first phase of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is operational, consisting of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the National Youth Football & Sports Complex, and HOF Village Media Group, LLC (“Hall of Fame Village Media”). In 2016, HOF Village substantially completed the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a sports and entertainment venue with a seating capacity of approximately 23,000, with continued development of the end zones into 2021. The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosts multiple sports and entertainment events, including the NFL Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. In 2016, HOF Village opened the National Youth Football & Sports Complex, which will consist of eight full-sized, multi-use regulation football fields, five of which have been completed in Phase I. The facility hosts camps and tournaments for football players, as well as athletes from across the country in other sports such as lacrosse, rugby and soccer. In 2017, HOF Village formed a sports and entertainment media company, Hall of Fame Village Media, leveraging the sport of professional football to produce exclusive programming by licensing the extensive content controlled by the PFHOF as well as new programming assets developed from live events such as youth tournaments, camps and sporting events held at the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

We are developing new hospitality, attraction and corporate assets surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum as part of a Phase II development plan. Plans for future components of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls include two hotels (one on campus and one in downtown Canton about five minutes from campus that was opened in Q4 2020), the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, the Constellation Center for Excellence (an office building including retail and meeting space), the Center for Performance (a convention center/field house), and the Hall of Fame Retail Promenade. We are pursuing a differentiation strategy across three pillars, including Destination-Based Assets, the Media Company, and Gaming (including the Fantasy Football League we acquired a majority stake in). Phase III expansion plans may include a potential mix of residential space, additional attractions, entertainment, dining, merchandise and more.

Business Strategy

Our unique position and multimedia approach makes us the only company of our kind fully poised to capitalize on the popularity of professional football, one of the most popular brands in sports worldwide (as measured by total league revenue and number of fans). Our principal business objectives are to successfully develop and operate Destination Based Assets such as the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls as a premiere destination resort and entertainment company leveraging the expansive popularity of professional football and the Pro Football Hall of Fame; Hall of Fame Village Media taking advantage of direct access to exclusive content; and a gaming vertical includingthat spans across fantasy sports and potentialin addition to growth acrossareas of eGaming and sports betting. The resort and entertainment platform will significantly extend the presence of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the singular institution focused on promotinghonoring and preserving the legends and values of professional football. We are located in Canton, Ohio, the birthplace of American professional football. It is in a market area with limited themed attractions and within an 8-hour driving distance to nearly half of the NFL franchises.franchises and with limited themed attractions. Together with the PFHOF, we intend to become an elite entertainment venue and premier attraction for the region. The current operational assets of the PFHOF and the Company currently attract approximately oneover three million visitors annually.

We are building a year-round, multi-use destination complex with a master development plan that calls for three Phases. Phase I, already complete, includes The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium,annually from across the National Youth Football & Sports Complex, Hall of Fame Village Media, and complementary, long-term sponsorship agreements. Phase II, already begun, will add the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, hotels as well as additional attractions, retail and commercial assets. Plans for Phase III include an immersive VR/AR attraction, a hotel with retail space, multi-family housing and certain other components under consideration.United States.

Strategic Relationship with PFHOF

PFHOF is a distinct entity from the Companyus but serves as a significant shareholder and aligned partner. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum, which is owned and operated by PHFOFPFHOF and not the Company, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution that focuses on the education, promotion, preservation and honoring of the individuals and moments that shaped professional football’s history. Since opening in 1963, the Museum has grown in both size and stature. The building was expanded in 1971, 1978 and 1995, and completed major exhibit gallery renovations in 2003, 2008, and 2009. Together, these improvements have transformed the original 19,000 square-foot Hall of Fame museumMuseum into an exciting internationally recognized institution and travel destination. The “Future 50” Expansion & Renovation Project has expandedToday, the museum to 118,000 square feet. The two-year, $27 million project was completed in the summer of 2013 after a major renovation to 38,000 square feet of museum space was finished. Today, thePro Football Hall of Fame stands as a shining tribute to professional football and the over 300 men who have earnedbeen enshrined, receiving their Gold Jackets and made professional football America’s most popular sport.Jackets. The Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum and the Gold Jacket inducteesenshrinees serve as unique and valuable partners that contribute to the development of the Hall of Fame Village.

SeeStrategic Relationship with Sandlot

Sandlot is a distinct entity from us but serves as an aligned partner. On January 11, 2024, HOF Village completed the section entitled “Risk Factors – The successsale to Sandlot Facilities, LLC (“Sandlot”) of our80% of a newly formed limited liability company named Sandlot HOFV Canton SC, LLC (“Sports Complex Newco”), to which the Company, HOF Village and HOF Village Youth Fields, LLC had contributed the ForeverLawn Sports Complex business is substantially dependent uponprior to closing. HOF Village has entered into certain commercial arrangements that consist of (i) the continued successFacilities Management Agreement between HOF Village and Sports Complex Newco, pursuant to which HOF Village provides certain facilities services to Sports Complex Newco, (ii) the Marketing and SC Programming Collaboration Agreement among HOF Village, Sports Complex Newco and Purchaser Guarantor, pursuant to which the parties thereto collaborate with regard to marketing and programming of the PFHOF brandForeverLawn Sports Complex, (iii) the Marketing and museum experienceCFP Programming Collaboration Agreement between HOF Village and our abilitySports Complex Newco, pursuant to continuewhich the parties thereto collaborate with regard to secure favorable contracts withmarketing and maintain a good working relationship with PFHOFprogramming at the Center for Performance, and its management team”(iv) the Food and Beverage Services Agreement between HOF Village and Sports Complex Newco, pursuant to which HOF Village provides certain food and beverage services to Sports Complex Newco. For more information, see “Recent Developments—Sale to Sandlot; Strategic Partnership for additional information relating toYouth Sports Programming at the relationship with PFHOF.Hall of Fame Village” below.

About Phase I

We havehad invested approximately $250 million of capital to build Phase I of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls and prepare for Phase II and Phase III.Village. Phase I, already complete, includes the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the National Youth Football &ForeverLawn Sports Complex, Hall of Fame Village Media, complementary, long-term sponsorship agreements, as well as land and infrastructure to support Phase II and Phase III. We are executing strategies to significantly increase programmingfuture phases of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and National Youth Football & Sports Complex and developing unique media content through Hall of Fame Village Media.

development.

Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium

The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium holds up to 23,000 spectators and hosts events such as the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week powered by Johnson Controls as well asincluding other premier sporting events such as the Historic Black College Hall of Fame Game, the Ohio State High School Football Championships, Women’s Football Alliance Championships and Division III college football championships. In 2023, the World Youth Football Championships.Company hosted two USFL teams along with the semi-final and championship games. During the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week, the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosts the Hall of Fame Game, the first nationally televised NFL game of the season,pre-season, and the Hall of Fame Enshrinement ceremony for NFL players.players and other enshrinees. The design of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is also equipped with cut-away seats, allowingallows it to serve as an elite concert venue. The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium has hosted performances by national recording artists such as Aerosmith, Tim McGraw, Pitbull, Toby KeithJourney, Zac Brown Band as well as comedian acts like Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, and Maroon 5.Bill Burr.

National Youth Football &ForeverLawn Sports Complex

The National Youth Football &ForeverLawn Sports Complex will consistconsists of eight full sized fields, fivefull-sized fields. Support buildings including concessions, ticketing, restrooms and storage facilities were completed in or prior to the third quarter of which are completed (four turf fields and one grass field) and three of which are planned for Phase II construction.2022. The facilitySports Complex hosts camps and tournaments for football players as well as athletes from other sports such as lacrosse, rugby and soccer from across the country. Since 2017,For more information regarding the National Youth Football &ForeverLawn Sports Complex, has hostedsee “Recent Developments—Sale to Sandlot; Strategic Partnership for Youth Sports Programming at the Pro Football Hall of Fame World Youth Championships. The World Youth Championships are a national competition, with a watch list of youth football teams developed by former NFL executives that compete in regional playoffs all over the country. The World Youth Championships allow the best teams in a variety of different weight, age and regional groups to compete at the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The 2017 and 2018 World Youth Championships featured special guests like PFHOF inductees Ray Lewis and Randy Moss and were broadcast on CBS Sports Network.Village below.”

Hall of Fame Village Media

In 2017, HOF Village formed a sports and entertainment media company, Hall of Fame Village Media, leveraging the sport of professional football to produce exclusive content, including content developed from live events such as tournaments, camps and sporting events held at the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.content. Hall of Fame Village Media has the ability to serve multiple media formats including full length feature films, live and taped television specials, studio shows, live sports events, books and artwork. Through our partnership with the PFHOF, Hall of Fame Village Media has access to over 50 millionmillions of pieces of photo, video and document archives. To date,

During 2022, Hall of Fame Village Media co-produced Inspired, a series celebrating inspirational NFL figures who have used their platform to help those in need while uniting communities. Inspired aired on over 100 Gray Television local channels.

Also during 2022, Hall of Fame Village Media co-produced The Perfect 10, a documentary film profiling the exclusive group of NFL athletes who are both Heisman Trophy winners and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees. We sold The Perfect 10 to Fox, where it aired across the country on Fox stations during Super Bowl weekend.

In 2023, Hall of Fame Village Media co-produced The GOAT Code, a series that provides viewers with an intimate look into the lives and journeys of iconic athletes. The series provided insights into how these players transcended the game to become The Greatest of All Time.

Hall of Fame Village Media has produced broadcasts for the World Youth Football Championships aired on CBS Sports Network, National Signing Day, during which top high school athletes announce their college commitments and is in the initial stagesentered into a number of producing six different sports related shows. Future live content is also expected to include programming with the NFL Alumni Association,partnership deals including the NFL Alumni Academy taking part at the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls campus in Canton, Ohio.

Sponsorship Agreements

We are bringing together world-class sponsors and partners. To date, we have struck formal agreements related to sponsorship alliances for development support from best-in-class companies, including Johnson Controls, the founding partner and official naming rights partner, Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (an Exelon Company), the official energy partner, First Data Merchant Services, LLC (now Fiserv), the official processing and payment solutions partner, Turf Nation, Inc., the official artificial turf partner, Xenith, LLC, the World Bowl official partner, and Republic Services of Ohio, LLC, the preferred waste and recycling partner.

Generally, under the terms of our sponsorship agreements, we will receive a fixed amount of revenue each year in exchange for granting certain rights to the relevant sponsor. The revenue may consist of a combination of cash, in-kind and/or activation funds. However, in some cases, the sponsorship fee may consist of a fixed initial payment with variable annual payments thereafter, based on our completion of certain projects or fulfillment of certain requirements.

Under the terms of the Naming Rights Agreement, we will receive a fixed amount of revenue each year in return for granting to Johnson Controls exclusive rights to designate the name of the destination complex as well as granting to Johnson Controls certain branding, signage, advertising and similar rights. The Naming Rights Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2034. We are obligated to spend $18 million as activation expenses for the benefit of promoting the Johnson Controls and our brands.

Under the terms of the Constellation Sponsorship Agreement, we will receive a fixed amount of revenue each year in return for granting Constellation exclusive rights to designate the name of the Constellation Center for Excellence as well as granting Constellation certain branding, signage, advertising and similar rights. The Constellation Sponsorship Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2029. The annual revenue consists of sponsorship fees and annual activation fund proceeds. Activation fund proceeds may be used for a media plan, hospitality packages, business developmentReachTV and other expenses for the benefit of promoting the ConstellationNFL greats such as Jimmy Johnson and our brands. Annual activation fund proceeds must be used in a particular calendar year, and any unused funds are not rolled into future contract years.

See the section entitled “Risk Factors — We rely on sponsorship contracts to generate revenue” for additional terms and conditions relating to the Naming Rights Agreement and the Constellation Sponsorship Agreement.Rashad Jennings.

About Phase II

Phase II is expected to addadded additional strategic attractions, hospitality, and corporate assets in a well-planned and synergistic manner intended to increase consumer appeal and drive revenue and profitability growth. The Company has made material progress toward the full execution of Phase II.

To date, either through ground leases, purchase agreements, or through acquisitionAs a part of title, the Company has acquired all land and received zoning approval from the City of Canton forPhase II, we have completed the development of Phase II. In 2016 and 2017,our Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, the Company received significant support from the City of Canton through a pair of ordinances. In June 2016, the Planning CommissionConstellation Center for Excellence (a state of the Cityart building used for both commercial offices and retail in the West End Zone of Canton amended the Planning and Zoning Code of Codified Ordinances of the City of Canton to include the Hall of Fame Village District, providing us with a zoning mechanism required to implement our mixed-use development plan. In February 2017, the Planning Commission of the City of Canton and City Council granted approval of the Hall of Fame Village Development plan, including plans for Phase II. The Company has gained control of over 200 parcels of land surrounding the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, Youth Fields, and Pro Football Hall of Fame MuseumStadium), the Center for the future developmentPerformance (one of the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, on-campus hotel attached tolargest indoor sports domes in the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, and aUnited States), the Fan Engagement Zone (our retail promenade offering a variety of food and beverage options as well as other specialized entertainment alternatives. The Company has commissionedfor our guests), and completedPlay Action Plaza (our football themed area for recreation and events which includes three separate Phase I Environmental Site Assessmentsamusement rides). We are currently underway in our development of Gameday Bay Waterpark, which we expect to open in early 2025. We also own the land and received zoning approval for our on-campus Hilton Tapestry hotel. We expect to begin construction on land underlying the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, National Youth Football & Sports Complex and residential land acquired for Phase II of the development plan. To date, no recognized environmental conditions have been revealed.

In addition, the Company has made significant progressHilton Tapestry hotel in the design and development planning for Phase II. Phase II is projected to cost approximately $300 million in capital spendingmid-2024, with construction beginning in 2020 and the expectation is that all components will be complete and operational by 2023. In 2018 the Company added significantly to its construction and planning resources with the goal of developing and delivering Company assets on time and on budget. The Company hired a leading project management firm and two top commercial construction groups, who formed a partnership to use national and local resources as the master general contractors of Phase II. Detailed estimates and a timeline were prepared by our management in conjunction with such master general contractors based upon schematic and design documents of Phase II, familiarity with the Ohio market and development expertise.

The Company’s master general contractors delivered schematic and design documents in March 2020. Required permits have been identified and are in the process of being secured. The Company received a Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) commitment from its project management consultants and general contractorscompletion targeted in the first quarterhalf of 2021. The GMP, along with the design and development work completed, will serve as critical elements in arranging a construction loan to meet the proposed schedule. The strategic plan reflects the $300million in capital spending, a construction loan/equity/public financing to support this spending and any other costs associated with completion and the attractive financial return characteristics of these assets. Construction began in 2020, and it is expected that all material components of Phase II will be complete and operational by 2023.2025.

In Phase II, the critical business strategies are to drive further asset development, increased event programming, new alliance sponsorships, media development and explore additional growth verticals:

About Phase III

With Phase I and Phase II assets providing a solid foundation, growth is expected to continue with the development of Phase III, includingwhich the Company anticipates will include a potential mix of residential space, and additional attractions, entertainment, dining, merchandise and more. This next phase of development would potentiallyThe Company is currently in planning the future assets to be initiated upon substantialconstructed in Phase III and expects to begin construction sometime after the completion of Phase II. The financial performance of Phase III is not currently fully reflected in the financial projections contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A.

Competition

Competition

We currently face and will continue to face competition in each of our businesses, as follows:

Employees

As of March 9, 2021,21, 2024, we have 3098 employees that perform various administrative, finance and accounting, event planning, youth sports programming, media development, and corporate management functions for the Company and its subsidiaries. Additionally, we have a pool of 146 seasonal, part-time, and event-specific staff that we are able to activate when needed.

Properties

We own real property in Canton, Ohio, at the site of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls development including the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and our main offices.DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Certain parcels of real property on which the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controlsis located, including the parcel on which Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is located, are owned by the City of Canton and the Canton City School District (Board of Education), and are subject to long-term ground leases and agreements with us for the use and development of such property.

Emerging GrowthThe land under our Fan Engagement Zone and Gameday Bay waterpark are both subject to respective sale-leaseback financing arrangements. Both financing arrangements allow us to buy back the property at our option within certain time periods.

On January 11, 2024, HOF Village completed the sale to Sandlot of 80% of a newly formed limited liability company named Sandlot HOFV Canton SC, LLC, to which the Company, HOF Village and HOF Village Youth Fields, LLC had contributed the ForeverLawn Sports Complex business (including the ground lease) prior to closing. For more information, see “Recent Developments—Sale to Sandlot; Strategic Partnership for Youth Sports Programming at the Hall of Fame Village” above.

Smaller Reporting Company

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a registration statement under the Securities Act declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of our financial statements with another public company, which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company that has opted out of using the extended transition period, difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of the Company’s initial public offering, (b) in which we have total annual revenue of at least $1.07 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our common equity that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of the prior fiscal year’s second fiscal quarter; and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.00 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the prior three-year period. References herein to “emerging growth company” have the meaning associated with it in the JOBS Act.

Additionally, we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. We will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of any fiscal year for so long as either (1) the market value of our shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates did not equal or exceed $250 million as of the prior June 30, or (2) our annual revenues did not equal or exceed $100 million during such completed fiscal year and the market value of our shares of Common Stock held by non-affiliates did not equal or exceed $700 million as of the prior June 30.

The COVID-19 Pandemic

During 2020 and continuing into 2021, the world has been, and continues to be, impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 and measures to prevent its spread impacted our business in a number of ways, most significantly with regard to a reduction in the number of events and attendance at events at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and National Youth Football and Sports Complex, which negatively impacts our ability to sell sponsorships. Also, we opened our newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton in Canton in November 2020, but the occupancy rate has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. The impact of these disruptions and the extent of their adverse impact on our financial and operating results will be dictated by the length of time that such disruptions continue, which will, in turn, depend on the currently unknowable duration and severity of the impacts of COVID-19, and among other things, the impact of governmental actions imposed in response to COVID-19 and individuals’ and companies’ risk tolerance regarding health matters going forward and developing strain mutations.

Recent Developments

Proposed Private PlacementDispute Regarding Naming Rights Agreement with Johnson Controls

The Company was in a dispute with Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI”) regarding the Naming Rights Agreement. The Company pursued dispute resolution pursuant to the terms of Preferred Stockthe Naming Rights Agreement to simultaneously defend against JCI’s allegations and Warrantspursue its own claims. The parties participated in mediation in November 2022, but were unable to Purchase Common Stockreach a resolution. On January 24, 2023, the Company filed a demand for arbitration, asserting claims against JCI for breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment. On February 16, 2023, JCI filed its response, generally denying the Company’s allegations and asserting counterclaims for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, and unjust enrichment. On March 9, 2023, the Company filed its response to JCI’s counterclaims, generally denying JCI’s allegations. A panel of three arbitrators had been constituted to hear and determine the dispute. On October 4, 2023, the Company and JCI commenced an arbitration hearing in Ohio to determine the outcome of the dispute.

On December 13, 2023, the Company received notice from the arbitration panel that the panel had awarded the Company a total amount of approximately $2.87 million. Neither the Company nor JCI appealed the ruling, and both the Naming Rights Agreement and the Technology as a Service (“TAAS”) Agreement are considered terminated as of the date of the ruling. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company recognized a gain of $4.1 million, representing the net book value of (a) amounts accrued under the TAAS, (b) amounts accrued under the Naming Rights Agreement, and (c) deferred revenue under the Naming Rights Agreement, net of amounts due from JCI under the Naming Rights Agreement. This gain is included in “Other income” on the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.

See Note 6: Sponsorship Revenue and Associated Commitments – Johnson Controls, Inc., in our consolidated financial statements included herein for additional information relating to this dispute.

Amendment Number 10 to Term Loan Agreement

On January 28, 2021, we executed11, 2024, Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, HOF Village Newco, LLC (“HOF Village”) and HOF Village Youth Fields, LLC (“HOFV YF”) entered into Amendment Number 10 to Term Loan Agreement (“Amendment Number 10”) with CH Capital Lending, LLC (“Lender”), an affiliate of our director Stuart Lichter.

Amendment Number 10, and the related amendments described below, were entered as a binding term sheetcondition of closing the Transaction, defined below, to (i) release HOFV YF from certain debt instruments with Lender, IRG, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company, JKP Financial, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and Midwest Lender Fund, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company; (ii) partially release a mortgage by CH Capital Lending, LLC releasing the leasehold property owned by HOFV YF from the mortgage; and (iii) release collateral owned by HOFV YF from the security agreement.

Amendment Number 10 also memorializes the outstanding principal amount of $6,142,308 after applying proceeds from the Transaction and adding $4,400,000 back to the outstanding principal amount for funds immediately advanced to the Company resulting in a new loan amount of $10,542,308. Additionally, the Company and HOF Village irrevocably instructed the Purchaser (defined below) in the Transaction to deliver the Holdback Amount (defined below), if any, owing to HOF Village pursuant to which we agreedthe Transaction to issueLender for and sell to IRG, LLC in a private placement for a purchase price of $15,000,000 (i) shares of a new series of preferred stock, which are convertible into shares of our Common Stock (the “New Private Placement Preferred Stock”), having an aggregate liquidation preference of $15,000,000, and (ii) a number of warrants, convertible into shares of our Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.90 per share (the “New Private Placement Warrants”), equal to 50%on behalf of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock to be sold divided by the closing price of the Common Stock on a specified date (the “New Private Placement”). The New Private Placement is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. If we consummate the New Private Placement, we intend to deposit the net proceeds as necessary into the Proceeds Account (as defined herein), and use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. We cannot give any assurance that the New Private Placement will be completed on the terms described herein, on a timely basis or at all.Company.

Termination of Sponsorship Agreement with Aultman Health FoundationSecond Amendment to Second Amended and Restated Secured Cognovit Promissory Note

On January 12, 2021,11, 2024, the Company notified Aultman Health Foundation (“Aultman”) that the Company terminated as to itself, effective as of January 26, 2021, the Sponsorship Agreement, dated December 6, 2016, among Aultman, PFHOF, and HOF Village (subsequently assignedentered into a Second Amendment to Newco).

PurchaseSecond Amended and Restated Secured Cognovit Promissory Note (“Second Amendment to Second A&R Secured Cognovit Promissory Note with CH Capital Lending, LLC (“Lender”), an affiliate of Real Property from PFHOFour director Stuart Lichter.

On February 3, 2021,The Second Amendment to Second A&R Secured Cognovit Promissory Note was entered to (i) credit $8,126,633 in proceeds from the closing of the Transaction toward the principal amount of $14,268,942 resulting in a balance of approximately $6,142,308; (ii) add $4,400,000 to the outstanding principal amount for funds immediately advanced to the Company purchased for $1.75 million certain parcelsresulting in a new loan amount of real property from PFHOF located at the site$10,542,308 with all other terms, covenants and conditions of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls. In connection withNote, the purchase, the Company granted certain easements to PFHOF to ensure accessibility to the PFHOF museum.Loan Agreement and other Loan Documents remaining as originally written.

February Follow-On Public OfferingSale to Sandlot; Strategic Partnership for Youth Sports Programming at the Hall of Fame Village

On February 12, 2021,January 11, 2024, HOF Village completed a strategic partnership with Josh Harris and David Blitzer to elevate and expand youth sports programming at the ForeverLawn Sports Complex. The partnership will increase the strength and reach of both parties and demonstrates a commitment to use the power of sports to inspire, educate, and uplift youth. The programming will extend to HOF Village’s Center for Performance.

HOF Village completed the sale to Sandlot Facilities, LLC (“Sandlot”) of 80% of a newly formed limited liability company named Sandlot HOFV Canton SC, LLC (“Sports Complex Newco”), to which the Company, closed its public offering of 12,244,897 shares of Common Stock atHOF Village and HOF Village Youth Fields, LLC had contributed the ForeverLawn Sports Complex business prior to closing for a public offering price of $2.45 per share$10 million purchase price.

The Transaction occurred pursuant to the terms of the underwriting agreement betweenpreviously disclosed Membership Interest Purchase Agreement, dated December 22, 2023 (the “Purchase Agreement”), among the Company, HOF Village, Sandlot and Sandlot Youth Sports Holdings, LLC (“Purchaser Guarantor”). Under the Purchase Agreement, Sandlot held back $1.5 million of the Purchase Price (the “Holdback Amount”) to secure certain indemnification obligations of the Company and Maxim Group LLC, entered into on February 9, 2021HOF Village, which holdback will be released by Sandlot for HOF Village in three $500,000 increments at 6, 12 and 18 months after the January 11, 2024 closing date of the Transaction (the “Underwriting Agreement”“Closing”). On February 18, 2021,, subject to post-Closing adjustment of the Company closed the sale of an additional 1,836,734 shares of Common Stock at $2.45 per sharePurchase Price and any indemnification claims pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option in connection with its public offering that closed on February 12, 2021. Under the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, each of the Company’s executive officers, directors and stockholders of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock signed lock-up agreements pursuant to which each agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to transact in the Common Stock for a period of 90 days following February 12, 2021. Gross proceeds including the over-allotment, before underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are approximately $34.5 million.Purchase Agreement.

Shared Services Agreement with PFHOFAvailable Information

On March 9, 2021,Our Internet address is https://www.hofreco.com. Our website and the Company entered into an additional Shared Services Agreementinformation contained therein or linked thereto are not part of this Annual Report. We make available free of charge through our website the following materials: our annual reports on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, proxy statements, registration statements and amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, PFHOF, which supplementsor furnish them to the existing Shared Services AgreementU.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). The SEC maintains a website that contains reports, proxy statements and other information regarding issuers that file electronically with the SEC. These materials may be obtained electronically by among other things, providing foraccessing the sharing of costs for activities relating to shared services.SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

Item 1A. Risk FactorsFactors.

Certain factors may have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations. You should carefully consider the risks described below, in addition to other information contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A,10-K, including our financial statements and related notes. If any of these risks and uncertainties actually occur, our business, financial condition and results of operations may be materially adversely affected. As a result, the market price of our securities could decline, and you could lose all or part of your investment. Additionally, the risks and uncertainties described in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A10-K are not the only risks and uncertainties that we face. Additional risks and uncertainties not presently known to us or that we currently believe to be immaterial may become material and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Summary of Risk Factors

Our business is subject to a number of risks, including risks that may prevent us from achieving our business objectives or may adversely affect our business and financial performance. These risks are discussed more fully below and include, but are not limited to, the following:

Risks Related to Our Business

We are an early stage company with a minimal track record and limited historical financial information available.

HOF Village was formed as a limited liability company on December 16, 2015 by certain affiliates of Industrial Realty Group and a subsidiary of PFHOF, to own and operate the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls in Canton, Ohio, as a premiere destination resort and entertainment company leveraging the expansive popularity of professional football and the PFHOF. As a result of the Business Combination, HOF Village became our wholly owned subsidiary. As of the date hereof, we anticipate that the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls will have the following major components:

Phase I:

Phase II:

Phase III (Potential):

While theThe components in Phase I are substantially complete and the DoubleTree by Hilton Canton Hotel opened in November 2020, to date most componentscomplete. As a part of Phase II, we have completed the development of our Hilton DoubleTree Hotel, the Constellation Center for Excellence (a state of the art building used for both commercial offices and retail in the West End Zone of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium), the Center for Performance (one of the largest indoor sports domes in the United States), the Fan Engagement Zone (our retail promenade offering a variety of food and beverage options for our guests), and Play Action Plaza (our football themed area for recreation and events which includes three amusement rides). We are currently underway in our development of Gameday Bay Waterpark, which we expect to open in early 2025. We also own the land and received zoning approval for our on-campus Hilton Tapestry hotel. We expect to begin construction on the Hilton Tapestry hotel in mid-2024, with completion targeted in the first half of 2025. Phase III areis still in the planning and construction stage and havehas not commenced operations or generated any revenue. The components of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls that have been developed in Phase I have limited operating history and business track record.

Because we are in the early stages of executing our business strategy, we cannot provide assurance that, or when, we will be profitable. We will need to make significant investments to develop and operate the Hall of Fame Village and expect to incur significant expenses in connection with operating components of the Hall of Fame Village, including costs for entertainment, talent fees, marketing, salaries and maintenance of properties and equipment. In addition, our business strategy is broad and may be subject to significant modifications in the future. Our current strategy may not be successful, and if not successful, we may be unable to modify it in a timely and successful manner. A company with this extent of operations still in the planning stage is highly speculative and subject to an unusually high degree of risk.

Because we are in the early stages of executing our business strategy, we cannot provide assurance that, or when, we will be profitable. We will need to make significant investments to develop and operate the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls and expect to incur significant expenses in connection with operating components of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, including costs for entertainment, talent fees, marketing, salaries and maintenance of properties and equipment. We expect to incur significant capital, operational and marketing expenses for a few years in connection with our planned Phase II and III expansion. Any failure to achieve or sustain profitability may have a material adverse impact on the value of the shares of our Common Stock.

Our ability to implement our proposed business strategy may be materially and adversely affected by many known and unknown factors.

Our business strategy relies upon our future ability to successfully develop and operate the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls as well as our other business verticals. Our strategy assumes that we will be able to, among other things: secure sufficient capital to repay our indebtedness; continue to lease or to acquire additional property in Canton, Ohio at attractive prices and develop such property into efficient and profitable operations; and maintain our relationships with key partners, including PFHOF, the general contractors for the Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls, and various other design firms, technology consultants, managers and operators and vendors that we are relying on for the successful development and operation of the Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls, as well as to develop new relationships and partnerships with third parties that will be necessary for the success of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls.Village. These assumptions, which are critical to our prospects for success, are subject to significant economic, competitive, regulatory and operational uncertainties, contingencies and risks, many of which are beyond our control. These uncertainties are particularly heightened by the fact that we have significantly limited historical financial results or data on which financial projections might be based.

Our future ability to execute our business strategy and develop the various components of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is uncertain, and it can be expected that one or more of our assumptions will prove to be incorrect and that we will face unanticipated events and circumstances that may adversely affect our proposed business. Any one or more of the following factors, or other factors which may be beyond our control, may have a material adverse effect on our ability to implement our proposed strategy:

WeIn addition to revenue from operations, we are relying on various forms of public financing and public debt to finance the Company.

We have obtained and currently expect to continue to obtain a portion of the capital required for the development and operations of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls from various forms of public financing and public debt, including TDDTourism Development District (“TDD”) funds, TIFtax increment financing (“TIF”) funds, state and local grants and tax credits, which depend, in part, on factors outside of our control. The concept of a TDD was created under state law specifically for Canton, Ohio and the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls. Canton City Council was permitted to designate up to 600 acres as a TDD and to approve the collection of additional taxes within that acreage to be used to foster tourism development. Canton City Council passed legislation allowing the collection of a 5% admissions tax and an additional 2% gross receipts tax and agreed to give the revenue from its 3% municipal lodging tax collected at any hotels built in the TDD to the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls for 30 years. Our ability to obtain funds from TDD depends on, among other things, ticket sales (including parking lots, garages, stadiums, auditoriums, museums, athletic parks, swimming pools and theaters), wholesale, retail and some food sales within the TDD and revenues from our hotels within the TDD. For TIF funds, the amount of property tax that a specific district generates is set at a base amount and as property values increase, property tax growth above that base amount, net of property taxes retained by the school districts, can be used to fund redevelopment projects within the district. Our ability to obtain TIF funds is dependent on the value of developed property in the specific district, the collection of general property taxes from property owners in the specific district, the time it takes the tax assessor to update the tax rolls and market interest rates at the time the tax increment bonds are issued.

If we are unable to realize the expected benefits from these various forms of public financing and public debt, we may need to obtain alternative financing through other means, including private transactions. If we are required to obtain alternative financing, such alternative financing may not be available at all or may not be available in a timely manner or on terms substantially similar or as favorable to public financing and public debt, which could significantly affect our ability to develop the Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls, increase our cost of capital and have a material adverse effect on our results of operations, cash flows and financial position.

If we were to obtain financing through private investment in public equity investments or other alternative financing, it could subject us to risks that, if realized, would adversely affect us, including the following:

We must retainare dependent on our management team, specifically, our President and Chief Executive Officer, and the loss of one or more key management personnel.employees could harm our business and prevent us from implementing our business plan in a timely manner.

We aim to recruit the most qualified candidates, and strive for a diverse and well-balanced workforce. We reward and support employees through competitive pay, benefits, and perquisite programs that allow employees to thrive. If we are unable to retain theour President and Chief Executive Officer or other key management personnel at our Company, the underlying business could suffer.

The success of our business is substantially dependent upon the continued success of the PFHOF brand and museum experience and our ability to continue to secure favorable contracts with and maintain a good working relationship with PFHOF and its management team. 

The success of our business is substantially dependent upon the continued success of the PFHOF brand and our ability to continue to secure favorable contracts with and maintain a good working relationship with PFHOF and its management team. PFHOF’s support and cooperation – through agreements, alliances, opportunities and otherwise – is of critical importance to our long-term success.

PFHOF is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that owns and operates the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. We are geographically located adjacent to PFHOF, and the local community and broader public generally view the Company and PFHOF as closely-connected affiliates. While PFHOF currently beneficially owns approximately 8% of the Company’s outstanding Common Stock, the Company is neither a subsidiary of nor controlled by PFHOF. PFHOF is a party to the Director Nominating Agreement, which among other things provides PFHOF with the right to designate one individual to be appointed or nominated for election to the Company’s board of directors, subject to certain conditions. Our director, Ed Roth, was designated by PFHOF pursuant to the Director Nominating Agreement.

We have entered into several agreements with PFHOF that are of significance to our business, including: (i) a First Amended and Restated License Agreement, dated September 16, 2019 (the “License Agreement”), (ii) an Amended and Restated Media License Agreement, dated July 1, 2020 (the “Media License Agreement”), and (iii) Shared Services Agreements, dated June 30, 2020 and March 9, 2021 (the “Shared Services Agreements”). These agreements address topics that include, but are not limited to, the following:

In the past, we have had to renegotiate payment terms and other provisions in certain of our agreements with PFHOF as part of improving the Company’s financial position. If we were to lose or be required to renegotiate any of these agreements or if PFHOF failed to perform any of these agreements, our business may be adversely affected.

Changes in consumer tastes and preferences for sports and entertainment products, including fantasy sports, sports betting and eSports, or declines in discretionary consumer spending, consumer confidence or general and regional economic conditions could reduce demand for our offerings and products and adversely affect the profitability of our business.

The success of our gaming vertical depends on our ability to consistently provide, maintain and expand attractions and events as well as create and distribute media programming, visual experiences and consumer products that meet changing consumer preferences. Consumers who are fans of professional football will likely constitute a substantial portion of the attendance to the Hall of Fame Village. Our success depends in part on the continued popularity of professional football and on our ability to successfully predict and adapt to tastes and preferences of this consumer group.

We do business with multiple branded partners, including, but not limited to, PFHOF, the NFL, Sandlot, and others. Incidents or adverse publicity concerning any of our branded partners could harm our reputation as well as negatively impact our revenues and profitability.

Our reputation is an important factor in the success of our business. Our ability to attract and retain consumers depends, in part, upon the external perceptions of our Company and the organizations and brands we are associated with, including, but not limited to the PFHOF, the NFL, and Sandlot, as well as the quality of Hall of Fame Village and its services and our corporate and management integrity. If market recognition or the perception of the Company or any of our branded partners diminishes, there may be a material adverse effect on our revenues, profits and cash flow. In addition, the operations of Hall of Fame Village, involve the risk of accidents, illnesses, environmental incidents and other incidents which may negatively affect the perception of guest and employee safety, health, security and guest satisfaction and which could negatively impact our reputation, reduce attendance at our facilities and negatively impact our business and results of operations.

We could be adversely affected by declines in discretionary consumer spending, consumer confidence and general and regional economic conditions as well as changes in consumer tastes and preferences for sports and entertainment products.

Our success depends to a significant extent on discretionary consumer spending, which is heavily influenced by general economic conditions and the availability of discretionary income. The current economic environment, coupled with high volatility and uncertainty as to the future global economic landscape, has had an adverse effect on consumers’ discretionary income and consumer confidence. Future volatile, negative or uncertain economic conditions and recessionary periods or periods of significant inflation may adversely impact attendance and guest spending levels at Hall of Fame Village, which would materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Hall of Fame Village is located in Canton, Ohio. The concentration of our operations in this market exposes us to greater risks than if our operations were more geographically diverse. As a result, negative developments in the local economic conditions in the Midwest region, particularly those impacting travel, hotel or other real estate operations, could reduce guest attendance, negatively impact consumer spending, increase tenant defaults and otherwise have a material adverse effect on our profitability.

Other factors that can affect consumer spending and confidence include severe weather, hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and other natural disasters, elevated terrorism alerts, terrorist attacks, military actions, air travel concerns, outbreaks of disease, and geopolitical events, as well as various industry and other business conditions, including an ever-increasing number of sporting and entertainment options that compete for discretionary spending. Such factors or incidents, even if not directly impacting us, can disrupt or otherwise adversely impact the spending sentiment and interest of our present or potential customers and sponsors.

Additionally, the success of our business depends on our ability to consistently provide, maintain and expand attractions and events as well as create and distribute media programming, virtual experiences and consumer products that meet changing consumer preferences. Consumers who are fans of professional football will likely constitute a substantial majorityportion of the attendance to Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls, and our success depends in part on the continued popularity of professional football and on our ability to successfully predict and adapt to tastes and preferences of this consumer group. If our sports and entertainment offerings and products do not achieve sufficient consumer acceptance or if consumer preferences change or consumers are drawn to other spectator sports and entertainment options, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In the past, we have hosted major professional football events, as well as other musical and live entertainment events, and we can provide no assurance that we will be able to continue to host such events.

Incidents or adverse publicity concerning theThe Company PFHOF, the NFL or the NFL Alumni Association could harm our reputation as well as negatively impact our revenuesoperates and profitability.

Our reputation is an important factor in the success of our business. Our ability to attract and retain consumers depends, in part, upon the external perceptions of our Company, the brands we are associated with, the quality of Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls and its services and our corporate and management integrity. If market recognition or the perception of the Company diminishes, there may be a material adverse effect on our revenues, profits and cash flow. In addition, the operations of Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, particularly the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, involve the risk of accidents, illnesses, environmental incidents and other incidents which may negatively affect the perception of guest and employee safety, health, security and guest satisfaction and which could negatively impact our reputation, reduce attendance at our facilities and negatively impact our business and results of operations.

We rely on sponsorship contracts to generate revenues.

We will receive a portion of our annual revenues from sponsorship agreements, including the amended and restated sponsorship and naming rights agreement, dated as of July 2, 2020 (the “Naming Rights Agreement”), by and among HOF Village, PFHOF and Johnson Controls, the sponsorship and services agreement, dated as of December 19, 2018, as amended (the “Constellation Sponsorship Agreement”), by and among HOF Village, PFHOF and Constellation NewEnergy, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Constellation”), and other sponsorship agreements for various content, media and live events produced at Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls such as title, official product and promotional partner sponsorships, billboards, signs and other media. We are continuously in negotiations with existing sponsors and actively seeking new sponsors as there is significant competition for sponsorships. Some of our live events may not secure a title sponsor, may not secure a sufficient number of sponsorships on favorable terms, or may not secure sponsorships sufficiently enough in advance of an event, which may lead to event cancellations or otherwise adversely affect the revenue generated from such events.

The Naming Rights Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2034, but provides termination rights both to (a) HOF Village and PFHOF and (b) Johnson Controls, which may be exercised in the event the other party breaches any of its covenants and agreements under the Naming Rights Agreement beyond certain notice and cure periods, applies for or consents to the appointment of a custodian of any kind with respect to all or substantially all of its assets, becomes insolvent or is unable to pay its debts generally as they become due, makes a general assignment for the benefit of its creditors, files a voluntary petition seeking relief under any bankruptcy law, or an involuntary petition is filed by a creditor under any bankruptcy law and is approved by a court of competent jurisdiction. Additionally, Johnson Controls has a right to terminate the Naming Rights Agreement if Phase II is not open for business by January 2, 2024 and if HOF Village is in default beyond applicable notice and cure periods under certain agreements, such as the Technology as a Service Agreement, any loan document evidencing or securing any construction loan with respect to the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls and any agreement with its general contractor with respect to the construction of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, among others.

The Constellation Sponsorship Agreement is scheduled to expire on December 31, 2029, but provides termination rights both to (a) HOF Village and PFHOF and (b) Constellation, which may be exercised if a party would suffer material damage to its reputation by association with the other party or if there is an event of default. An event of default under the Constellation Sponsorship Agreement includes a party’s failure to perform its material obligations (which includes our failure to reach certain specified milestones in the construction of the Constellation Center for Excellence) for 60 days after receiving written notice from the other party and failure to cure such default; a party’s becoming insolvent or filing a voluntary petition in bankruptcy; a party’s being adjudged bankrupt; an involuntary petition under any bankruptcy or insolvency law being filed against a party; a party’s sale, assignment or transfer of all or substantially all of its assets (other than to an affiliate in the case of HOF Village or PFHOF). Additionally, Constellation has a right to terminate the Constellation Sponsorship Agreement effective as of December 31, 2023 for failure to recover its investment in the form of new business, if it provides written notice on or prior to December 1, 2022.

Loss of our existing title sponsors or other major sponsorship agreements, including the Naming Rights Agreement and Constellation Sponsorship Agreement, or failure to secure sponsorship agreements in the future on favorable terms, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

We could be adversely affected by declines in discretionary consumer spending, consumer confidence and general and regional economic conditions.

Our success depends to a significant extent on discretionary consumer spending, which is heavily influenced by general economic conditions and the availability of discretionary income. The current economic downturn as a result of COVID-19, coupled with high volatility and uncertainty as to the future global economic landscape, has had an adverse effect on consumers’ discretionary income and consumer confidence. Future volatile, negative or uncertain economic conditions and recessionary periods or periods of significant inflation may adversely impact attendance and guest spending levels at Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, which would materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is located in Canton, Ohio. The concentration of our operations in this market exposes us to greater risks than if our operations were more geographically diverse. As a result, negative developments in the local economic conditions in the Midwest region, particularly those impacting travel, hotel or other real estate operations, could reduce guest attendance, negatively impact consumer spending, increase tenant defaults and otherwise have a material adverse effect on our profitability.

Other factors that can affect consumer spending and confidence include severe weather, hurricanes, flooding, earthquakes and other natural disasters, elevated terrorism alerts, terrorist attacks, military actions, air travel concerns, outbreaks of disease, and geopolitical events, as well as various industry and other business conditions, including an ever increasing number of sporting and entertainment options that compete for discretionary spending. Such factors or incidents, even if not directly impacting us, can disrupt or otherwise adversely impact the spending sentiment and interest of our present or potential customers and sponsors.

The Company will operate in highly competitive industries and our revenues, profits or market share could be harmed if we are unable to compete effectively.

We will face substantial competition in each of our businesses. For example:

Competition in each of these areas may increase as a result of technological developments, changes in consumer preferences, economic conditions, changes in market structure and other factors that affect the recreation, entertainment, vacation, retail, tourism and leisure industries generally. Increased competition may divert consumers from Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls to other forms of entertainment, which could reduce our revenue or increase our marketing costs. Our competitors may have substantially greater financial resources than we do, and they may be able to adapt more quickly to changes in consumer preferences or devote greater resources to promotion of their offerings and services or to development or acquisition of offerings and services that are perceived to be of a higher quality or value than our offerings and services. As a result, we may not be able to compete successfully against such competitors.

We may not be able to fund capital expenditures and investment in future attractions and projects.

A principal competitive factor for Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is the originality and perceived quality of its events, attractions and offerings. Even after completion of the various components of the Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls, we will need to make continued capital investments through maintenance and the regular addition of new events, attractions and offerings. Our ability to fund capital expenditures will depend on our ability to generate sufficient cash flow from operations and to raise capital from third parties.capital. We cannot assure youour stockholders’ that our operations will be able to generate sufficient cash flow to fund such costs, or that we will be able to obtain sufficient financing on adequate terms, or at all, which could cause us to delay or abandon certain projects or plans.

The high fixed cost structure of the Company’s operations may result in significantly lower margins if revenues decline.

We expect a large portion of our operating expenses to be relatively fixed because the costs for full-time employees, maintenance, utilities, advertising and insurance will not vary significantly with attendance. These fixed costs may increase at a greater rate than our revenues and may not be able to be reduced at the same rate as declining revenues. If cost-cutting efforts are insufficient to offset declines in revenues or are impracticable, we could experience a material decline in margins, revenues, profitability and reduced or negative cash flows. Such effects can be especially pronounced during periods of economic contraction or slow economic growth.

Increased labor costs, labor shortages or labor disruptions could reduce our profitability.

Because labor costs are and will continue to be a major component of our operating expenses, higher labor costs could reduce our profitability. Higher labor costs could result from, among other things, labor shortages that require us to raise labor rates in order to attract employees, and increases in minimum wage rates. Higher employee health insurance costs could also adversely affect our profitability. Additionally, increased labor costs, labor shortages or labor disruptions by employees of our third-party contractors and subcontractors could disrupt our operations, increase our costs and affect our profitability.

Cyber security risks and the failure to maintain the integrity of internal or guest data could result in damages to our reputation, the disruption of operations and/or subject us to costs, fines or lawsuits.

We anticipate that we will collect and retain large volumes of internal and guest data, including credit card numbers and other personally identifiable information, for business purposes, including for transactional or target marketing and promotional purposes, and our various information technology systems enter, process, summarize and report such data. We also expect to maintain personally identifiable information about our employees. The integrity and protection of our guest, employee and company data will be critical to our business and our guests and employees are likely to have a high expectation that we will adequately protect their personal information. The regulatory environment, as well as the requirements imposed on us by the credit card industry, governing information, security and privacy laws is increasingly demanding and continues to evolve. Maintaining compliance with applicable security and privacy regulations may increase our operating costs and/or adversely impact our ability to market our theme parks, products and services to our guests.

We also expect to rely on accounting, financial and operational management information technology systems to conduct our operations. If these information technology systems suffer severe damage, disruption or shutdown and our business continuity plans do not effectively resolve the issues in a timely manner, our business, financial condition and results of operations could be materially adversely affected.

We may face various security threats, including cyber security attacks on our data (including our vendors’ and guests’ data) and/or information technology infrastructure. Although we will utilize various procedures and controls to monitor and mitigate these threats, there can be no assurance that these procedures and controls will be sufficient to prevent penetrations or disruptions to our systems. Furthermore, a penetrated or compromised data system or the intentional, inadvertent or negligent release or disclosure of data could result in theft, loss, fraudulent or unlawful use of guest, employee or company data which could harm our reputation or result in remedial and other costs, fines or lawsuits and require significant management attention and resources to be spent. In addition, our insurance coverage and indemnification arrangements that we enter into, if any, may not be adequate to cover all the costs related to cyber security attacks or disruptions resulting from such events. To date, cyber security attacks directed at us have not had a material impact on our financial results. Due to the evolving nature of security threats, however, the impact of any future incident cannot be predicted.

Investors are subject to litigation risk and their respective investments in the shares of our Common Stock may be lost as a result of our legal liabilities or the legal liabilities of our affiliates.

We or our affiliates may from time to time be subject to claims by third parties and may be plaintiffs or defendants in civil proceedings. There can be no assurance that claims will not be brought in the future if we cannot generate the revenue that we forecast or raise sufficient capital to pay contractors in connection with constructing other components of the project. The expense of prosecuting claims, for which there is no guarantee of success, and/or the expense of defending against claims by third parties and paying any amounts pursuant to settlements or judgments, would generally be borne by the Company and could result in the reduction or complete loss of all of the assets of the Company, and investors in our Common Stock could lose all or a part of their investment.

Our business may be adversely affected by tenant defaults or bankruptcy.bankruptcy of our tenants and partners.

Our business may be adversely affected if any future tenants at the Constellation Center for Excellence or Hall of Fame retail promenadethe Fan Engagement Zone (retail promenade) default on their obligations to us. A default by a tenant may result in the inability of such tenant to re-lease space from us on economically favorable terms, or at all. In the event of a default by a tenant, we may experience delays in payments and incur substantial costs in recovering our losses. In addition, our tenants may file for bankruptcy or be involved in insolvency proceedings, and we may be required to expense costs associated with leases of bankrupt tenants and may not be able to replace future rents for tenant space rejected in bankruptcy proceedings, which could adversely affect our properties. Any bankruptcies of our tenants could make it difficult for us to enforce our rights as lessor and protect our investment.

Fluctuations in real estate values may require us to write down the carrying value of our real estate assets or investments.

Real estate valuations are subject to significant variability and fluctuation. The valuation of our real estate assets or real estate investments is inherently subjective and based on the individual characteristics of each asset. Factors such as competitive market supply and demand for inventory, changes in laws and regulations, political and economic conditions and interest and inflation rate fluctuations subject our valuations to uncertainty. Our valuations are or will be made on the basis of assumptions that may not prove to reflect economic or demographic reality. If the real estate market deteriorates, we may reevaluate the assumptions used in our analyses. As a result, adverse market conditions may require us to write down the book value of certain real estate assets or real estate investments and some of those write-downs could be material. Any material write-downs of assets could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our property taxes could increase due to rate increases or reassessments or the imposition of new taxes or assessments or loss of tax credits, which may adversely impact our financial condition and results of operations.

We are required to pay state and local real property taxes and assessments on our properties. The real property taxes and assessments on our properties may increase as property or special tax rates increase or if our properties are assessed or reassessed at a higher value by taxing authorities. In addition, if we are obligated to pay new taxes or if there are increases in the property taxes and assessments that we currently pay, our financial condition and results of operations could be adversely affected. We are relying on various forms of public financing and public debt to finance the development and operations of the Company.

Our insurance coverage may not be adequate to cover all possible losses that we could suffer and our insurance costs may increase.

We seek to maintain comprehensive insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates. Although we maintain various safety and loss prevention programs and carry property and casualty insurance to cover certain risks, our insurance policies docoverage may not cover all types of losses and liabilities. There can be no assurance that our insurance will be sufficientadequate to cover the full extent of all losses or liabilities, for which we are insured, and we cannot guarantee that we willmay not be able to renewobtain coverage at commercially reasonable rates, and we may not be able to obtain adequate coverage should a catastrophic incident occur at our current insurance policies on favorable terms,parks or at all.other parks. In addition, if we or other theme park operators sustain significant losses or make significant insurance claims, then our ability to obtain future insurance coverage at commercially reasonable rates could be materially adversely affected.

Our operations and our ownership of property subject us to environmental requirements, and to environmental expenditures and liabilities.

We incur costs to comply with environmental requirements, such as those relating to water use, wastewater and storm water management and disposal, air emissions control, hazardous materials management, solid and hazardous waste disposal, and the clean-up of properties affected by regulated materials. While we have received the required environmental approvals for Phases I and II of our development, environmental requirements must be fully assessed for future phases of development.

We may be required to investigate and clean-up hazardous or toxic substances or chemical releases, and other releases, from current or formerly owned or operated facilities. In addition, in the ordinary course of our business, we generate, use and dispose of large volumes of water, which requires us to comply with a number of federal, state and local regulations and to incur significant expenses. Failure to comply with such regulations could subject us to fines and penalties and/or require us to incur additional expenses.

We cannot assure youour stockholders’ that we will not incur substantial costs to comply with new or expanded environmental requirements in the future or to investigate or clean-up new or newly identified environmental conditions, which could also impair our ability to use or transfer the affected properties and to obtain financing.

Our planned sports betting fantasy sports and eSports operations are subject to a variety of U.S. and foreign laws, many of which are unsettled and still developing and which could subject us to claims or otherwise harm our business. Any change in existing regulations or their interpretation, or the regulatory climate applicable to our products and services, or changes in tax rules and regulations or interpretation thereof related to our products and services, could adversely impact our ability to operate our business as currently conducted or as we seek to operate in the future, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

Our planned sports betting fantasy sports and eSports operations are generally subject to laws and regulations relating to sports betting, fantasy sports and eSports in the jurisdictions in which we are planning to conduct such operations or in some circumstances, in those jurisdictions in which we offer our services or they are available, as well as the general laws and regulations that apply to all e-commerce businesses, such as those related to privacy and personal information, tax and consumer protection. These laws and regulations vary from one jurisdiction to another and future legislative and regulatory action, court decisions or other governmental action, which may be affected by, among other things, political pressures, attitudes and climates, as well as personal biases, may have a material impact on our operations and financial results. In particular, some jurisdictions have introduced regulations attempting to restrict or prohibit online gaming, while others have taken the position that online gaming should be licensed and regulated and have adopted or are in the process of considering legislation and regulations to enable that to happen. Additionally, some jurisdictions in which we may operate could presently be unregulated or partially regulated and therefore more susceptible to the enactment or change of laws and regulations.

In May 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down as unconstitutional the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (“PASPA”). This decision has the effect of lifting federal restrictions on sports betting and thus allows states to determine by themselves the legality of sports betting. Since the repeal of PASPA, several states (including Washington D.C.) have legalized online sports betting. To the extent new real money gaming or sports betting jurisdictions are established or expanded, we cannot guarantee that we will be successful in penetrating such new jurisdictions. If we are unable to effectively develop and operate directly or indirectly within existing or new jurisdictions or if our competitors are able to successfully penetrate geographic jurisdictions that we cannot access or where we face other restrictions, there could be a material adverse effect on our sports betting, fantasy sports and eSports operations. Our failure to obtain or maintain the necessary regulatory approvals in jurisdictions, whether individually or collectively, would have a material adverse effect on our business. To operate in any jurisdiction, we may need to be licensed and obtain approvals of our product offerings. This is a time-consuming process that can be extremely costly. Any delays in obtaining or difficulty in maintaining regulatory approvals needed for expansion within existing jurisdictions or into new jurisdictions can negatively affect our opportunities for growth, including the growth of our customer base, or delay our ability to recognize revenue from our offerings in any such jurisdictions.

Future legislative and regulatory action, and court decisions or other governmental action, may have a material impact on our planned sports betting fantasy sports and eSports operations. Governmental authorities could view us as having violated local laws, despite our efforts to obtain all applicable licenses or approvals. There is also a risk that civil and criminal proceedings, including class actions brought by or on behalf of prosecutors or public entities or incumbent monopoly providers, or private individuals, could be initiated against us, Internet service providers, credit card and other payment processors, advertisers and others involved in the sports betting industry. Such potential proceedings could involve substantial litigation expense, penalties, fines, seizure of assets, injunctions or other restrictions being imposed upon us or our licensees or other business partners, while diverting the attention of key executives. Such proceedings could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, as well as impact our reputation.

Failure to comply with regulatory requirements in a particular jurisdiction, or the failure to successfully obtain a license or permit applied for in a particular jurisdiction, could impact our ability to comply with licensing and regulatory requirements in other jurisdictions, or could cause the rejection of license applications or cancelation of existing licenses in other jurisdictions, or could cause financial institutions, online and mobile platforms, advertisers and distributors to stop providing services to us which we rely upon to receive payments from, or distribute amounts to, our users, or otherwise to deliver and promote our services.

Compliance with the various regulations applicable to fantasy sports and real money gaming is costly and time-consuming. Regulatory authorities at the non-U.S., U.S. federal, state and local levels have broad powers with respect to the regulation and licensing of fantasy sports and real money gaming operations and may revoke, suspend, condition or limit our fantasy sports or real money gaming licenses, impose substantial fines on us and take other actions, any one of which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects. These laws and regulations are dynamic and subject to potentially differing interpretations, and various legislative and regulatory bodies may expand current laws or regulations or enact new laws and regulations regarding these matters. We will strive to comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to our business. It is possible, however, that these requirements may be interpreted and applied in a manner that is inconsistent from one jurisdiction to another and may conflict with other rules. Non-compliance with any such law or regulations could expose us to claims, proceedings, litigation and investigations by private parties and regulatory authorities, as well as substantial fines and negative publicity, each of which may materially and adversely affect our business.

Any fantasy sports or real money gaming license obtained could be revoked, suspended or conditioned at any time. The loss of a license in one jurisdiction could trigger the loss of a license or affect our eligibility for such a license in another jurisdiction, and any of such losses, or potential for such loss, could cause us to cease offering some or all of our offerings in the impacted jurisdictions. We may be unable to obtain or maintain all necessary registrations, licenses, permits or approvals, and could incur fines or experience delays related to the licensing process, which could adversely affect our operations. Our delay or failure to obtain or maintain licenses in any jurisdiction may prevent us from distributing our offerings, increasing our customer base and/or generating revenues. We cannot assure youour stockholders that we will be able to obtain and maintain the licenses and related approvals necessary to conduct our planned sports betting operations. Any failure to maintain or renew our licenses, registrations, permits or approvals could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects.

Negative events or negative media coverage relating to, or a declining popularity of fantasy sports, sports betting, the underlying sports or athletes, or online sports betting in particular, or other negative coverage may adversely impact our ability to retain or attract users, which could have an adverse impact on our proposed sports betting fantasy sports and eSports operations.

Public opinion can significantly influence our business. Unfavorable publicity regarding us, for example, our product changes, product quality, litigation, or regulatory activity, or regarding the actions of third parties with whom we have relationships or the underlying sports (including declining popularity of the sports or athletes) could seriously harm our reputation. In addition, a negative shift in the perception of sports betting by the public or by politicians, lobbyists or others could affect future legislation of sports betting, which could cause jurisdictions to abandon proposals to legalize sports betting, thereby limiting the number of jurisdictions in which we can operate such operations. Furthermore, illegal betting activity by athletes could result in negative publicity for our industry and could harm our brand reputation. Negative public perception could also lead to new restrictions on or to the prohibition of sports betting in jurisdictions in which such operations are currently legal. Such negative publicity could also adversely affect the size, demographics, engagement, and loyalty of our customer base and result in decreased revenue or slower user growth rates, which could seriously harm our business.

The suspension or termination of, or the failure to obtain, any business or other licenses may have a negative impact on our business.

We maintain a variety of business licenses issued by federal, state and local authorities that are renewable on a periodic basis. We cannot guarantee that we will be successful in renewing all of our licenses on a periodic basis. The suspension, termination or expiration of one or more of these licenses could materially adversely affect our revenues and profits. Any changes to the licensing requirements for any of our licenses could affect our ability to maintain the licenses. In addition, we do not yet have all of the appropriate licenses required for our operations, including liquor licenses. The failure to obtain liquor or other licenses may negatively impact our business.

Delays or restrictions in obtaining permits for capital investments could impair our business.

Our capital investments require regulatory permits from one or more governmental agencies in order to build new theme parks, attractions and shows. Such permits are typically issued by state agencies, but federal and local governmental permits may also be required. The requirements for such permits vary depending on the location of such capital investments. As with all governmental permitting processes, there is a degree of uncertainty as to whether a permit will be granted, the time it will take for a permit to be issued, and the conditions that may be imposed in connection with the granting of the permit. Therefore, our capital investments in certain areas may be delayed, interrupted or suspended for varying lengths of time, causing a loss of revenue to us and adversely affecting our results of operations.

The maturity date of the Term Loan, which is secured by substantially all of our assets, is December 1, 2021. There can be no assurance that we will be able to repay the obligation upon maturity to avoid a default.

On December 1, 2020 (the “Effective Date”), we entered into a term loan agreement (the “Term Loan Agreement”) among the Company, Newco, and certain of Newco’s subsidiaries, as borrowers (collectively, the “Borrowers”), and Aquarian Credit Funding LLC (“Aquarian”), as lead arranger, administrative agent, collateral agent and representative of the lenders party thereto (the “Lenders”), pursuant to which we borrowed $40.0 million from the Lenders (the “Term Loan”). The term of the Term Loan Agreement is 12 months from the Effective Date (the “Term”). The Term Loan will bear interest at a fixed rate equal to 10.0% per annum, payable monthly in advance on the outstanding amount of the Term Loan during the Term.

On the Effective Date, we used approximately $4.04 million from the Term Loan to prefund an amount equal to the cash interest on the Term Loan for the entire Term into an account controlled by Aquarian. We used approximately $23.3 million from the Term Loan to pay the outstanding balance and fees under our bridge loan, dated March 20, 2018, among the Company, various lenders party thereto and GACP Finance Co., LLC (“Bridge Loan”). The remaining proceeds of the Term Loan, after payment of various fees and expenses, and subject to the Liquidity Covenant (defined below), are available for general corporate purposes.

The Term Loan Agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for this type of loan, including without limitation (i) affirmative covenants, including the maintenance of certain key contracts and content rights, adherence to a detailed cash flow forecast including a hard cost and a soft cost construction budget, and (ii) negative covenants, including restrictions on additional indebtedness, prepayment of other indebtedness, transactions with related parties, additional liens, dividends, investments and advances, sales of assets, capital expenditures, mergers and acquisitions, and standard prohibitions on change of control. Additionally, from the Effective Date until repayment of the Term Loan, we must maintain, in an account controlled by Aquarian (the “Proceeds Account”), cash and cash equivalents equal to at least $7.5 million (the “Liquidity Covenant”). Subject to stated exceptions, we must deposit all funds received by the Borrowers during the Term from any and all sources into the Proceeds Account and must have Aquarian’s prior written approval to withdraw any amounts from the Proceeds Account, pursuant to a budget and schedule agreed upon by the parties. As of December 31, 2020, there was approximately $15 million in the Proceeds Account. We are also required to prepay the outstanding balance of the Term Loan under certain circumstances and the Lenders will have the right to approve certain types of transactions by us during the Term.

We have provided collateral in connection with the Term Loan, including, with certain exceptions: (i) a perfected, first priority security interest in all our real and intangible property, including cash and accounts (to be perfected through account control agreements), contracts, intellectual property, leases, plans and specifications, permits, licenses, approvals, entitlements, and development rights; (ii) a perfected first priority pledge of 100% of the portion of the ownership interests in our subsidiaries; and (iii) a first mortgage, an assignment of leases and rents, and environmental indemnity covering the property owned by the Borrowers (collateral protection to include other customary documentation, including but not limited to deeds in lieu and cognovits, subject to prior exhaustion of all customary notice and cure periods in the event of default, as detailed in the Term Loan documents).

The Term Loan is guaranteed up to $22.3 million (the “Guaranty”) by IRG Master Holding, Inc. (the “Guarantor”), an affiliate of Industrial Realty Group, LLC, a Nevada limited liability company (“IRG”), that is controlled by one of our directors, Stuart Lichter. The Guaranty will terminate upon the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the payment in full of all obligations under the Term Loan Agreement; (ii) the Guarantor or any of its affiliates purchases $22.3 million of the principal amount of the Term Loan pursuant to a written agreement mutually acceptable to Aquarian, the required Lenders and the Guarantor (whether in the form of a co-lender arrangement or participation); or (iii) the Borrowers deposit in the Proceeds Account net cash proceeds from additional permitted equity issuances and/or permitted indebtedness in an amount equal to or greater than $25 million.

There can be no assurance that we will be able to meet certain construction deadlines under a Letter of Representations, which could cause a cross-default under the Term Loan.

If construction is delayed for any reason and we do not meet certain construction deadlines, we could be in breach of a letter of representations agreement with the Canton City School District and Stark County Port Authority (the “Letter of Representations”). A breach of the Letter of Representations would cause a cross-default under the Term Loan. If we default on our obligations under the Term Loan, Aquarian could accelerate the entire amount of the Term Loan, declare the unpaid balance (plus interest, fees and expenses) immediately due and payable and take other action to enforce the Term Loan, including foreclosure of substantially all of our assets that secure the Term Loan. An affiliate of Industrial Realty Group has guaranteed certain payment obligations under the Term Loan in the event of a default.

In connection with the Term Loan, HOF Village entered into a mortgage granting a security interest in its rights to certain premises that HOF Village leases from the Canton City School District and Stark County Port Authority. The Letter of Representations provides that any lien created by the mortgage or any other security interest granted in such premises in connection with the Term Loan will attach only to HOF Village’s and the other Borrowers’ interest in such premises and would remain subordinate to and not disturb the rights and interests of the City of Canton, Ohio, the Canton City School District, Stark County Port Authority, PFHOF, the State of Ohio, Plain Local School District, the Canton Symphony Orchestra, and persons identified as benefitted parties under any TIF revenue bond declaration. Additionally, the Letter of Representations provides that HOF Village and its relevant affiliates will remain bound to fulfill their respective obligations under the existing ground leases, project leases and certain other agreements with the Canton City School District and Stark County Port Authority and that HOF Village will cause certain payments to be made to Canton City School District and Stark County Port Authority.

If we do not receive sufficient capital to substantially repay our indebtedness, our indebtedness may have a material adverse effect on our business, our financial condition and results of operations and our ability to secure additional financing in the future, and we may not be able to raise sufficient funds to repay our indebtedness.

As of December 31, 2020, the Company’s capital structure includes debt and debt-like obligations consisting of the following gross principal amounts:

If we do not have sufficient funds to repay our debt at maturity, our indebtedness could subject us to many risks that, if realized, would adversely affect us, including the following:

If we do not have sufficient funds to repay our debt at maturity, it may be necessary to refinance the debt through additional debt or equity financings. If, at the time of any refinancing, prevailing interest rates or other factors result in a higher interest rate on such refinancing, increases in interest expense could adversely affect our cash flows and results of operations. If we are unable to refinance our debt on acceptable terms or at all, we may be forced to dispose of uncollateralized assets on disadvantageous terms, postpone investments in the development of our properties or the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls or default on our debt. In addition, to the extent we cannot meet any future debt service obligations, we will risk losing some or all of our assets that are pledged to secure such obligations.

Our business plan and ability to run a profitable business model requires additional liquidity and capital resources that might not be available on terms that are favorable to us, or at all.

We have sustained recurring losses through December 31, 2023, and our accumulated deficit was $216,643,882 as of such date. Since inception, the Company’s operations have been funded principally through the issuance of debt and equity. As of December 31, 2023, we had approximately $3.2 million of unrestricted cash and $8.6 million of restricted cash. Through December 31, 2024, we have $62.1 million in debt principal payments coming due.

While our strategy assumes that we will receive sufficient capital to have sufficient working capital, we currently do not have available cash and cash flows from operations to provide us with adequate liquidity for the near-term or foreseeable future. Our current projected liabilities exceed our current cash projections and we have very limited cash flow from current operations. We therefore will require additional capital and/or cash flow from future operations to fund the Company, our debt service obligations and our ongoing business. There is no assurance that we will be able to raise sufficient additional capital or generate sufficient future cash flow from our future operations to fund the Hall of Fame Village, powered by Johnson Controls, our debt service obligations or our ongoing business. If the amount of capital we are able to raise, together with any income from future operations, is not sufficient to satisfy our liquidity and capital needs, including funding our current debt obligations, we may be required to abandon or alter our plans for the Company. As discussed in greater detail above, there can be no assurance that we will be able to repay the Term Loan obligation upon maturity or otherwise avoid a default. The Company may also have to raise additional capital through the equity market, which could result in substantial dilution to existing stockholders.

Our ability to obtain necessary financing may be impaired by factors such as the health of and access to capital markets, our limited track record and the limited historical financial information available, or the substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern. Any additional capital raised through the sale of additional shares of our capital stock, convertible debt or other equity may dilute the ownership percentage of our stockholders. If management is unable to execute its planned debt and equity financing initiatives, these conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue to sustain operations for at least one year from the issuance of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023 included in this annual report on Form 10-K. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

Adverse developments affecting the financial services industry, such as actual events or concerns involving liquidity, defaults or non-performance by financial institutions or transactional counterparties, could adversely affect our current and projected business operations and its financial condition and results of operations. 

Actual events involving limited liquidity, defaults, non-performance or other adverse developments that affect financial institutions, transactional counterparties or other companies in the financial services industry or the financial services industry generally, or concerns or rumors about any events of these kinds or other similar risks, have in the past and may in the future lead to market-wide liquidity problems.

Inflation and rapid increases in interest rates have led to a decline in the trading value of previously issued government securities with interest rates below current market interest rates. Although the U.S. Department of Treasury, FDIC and Federal Reserve Board have announced a program to provide up to $25 billion of loans to financial institutions secured by certain of such government securities held by financial institutions to mitigate the risk of potential losses on the sale of such instruments, widespread demands for customer withdrawals or other liquidity needs of financial institutions for immediately liquidity may exceed the capacity of such program. There is no guarantee that the U.S. Department of Treasury, FDIC and Federal Reserve Board will provide access to uninsured funds in the future in the event of the closure of other banks or financial institutions, or that they would do so in a timely fashion.

Although we assess our banking relationships as we believe necessary or appropriate, our access to funding sources and other credit arrangements in amounts adequate to finance or capitalize our current and projected future business operations could be significantly impaired by factors that affect us, the financial institutions with which we have arrangements directly, or the financial services industry or economy in general. These factors could include, among others, events such as liquidity constraints or failures, the ability to perform obligations under various types of financial, credit or liquidity agreements or arrangements, disruptions or instability in the financial services industry or financial markets, or concerns or negative expectations about the prospects for companies in the financial services industry. These factors could involve financial institutions or financial services industry companies with which we have financial or business relationships, but could also include factors involving financial markets or the financial services industry generally.

The results of events or concerns that involve one or more of these factors could include a variety of material and adverse impacts on our current and projected business operations and our financial condition and results of operations. These could include, but may not be limited to, the following:

In addition, investor concerns regarding the U.S. or international financial systems could result in less favorable commercial financing terms, including higher interest rates or costs and tighter financial and operating covenants, or systemic limitations on access to credit and liquidity sources, thereby making it more difficult for us to acquire financing on acceptable terms or at all. Any decline in available funding or access to our cash and liquidity resources could, among other risks, adversely impact our ability to meet our operating expenses, financial obligations or fulfill our other obligations, result in breaches of our financial and/or contractual obligations or result in violations of federal or state wage and hour laws. Any of these impacts, or any other impacts resulting from the factors described above or other related or similar factors not described above, could have material adverse impacts on our liquidity and our current and/or projected business operations and financial condition and results of operations.

In addition, any further deterioration in the macroeconomic economy or financial services industry could lead to losses or defaults by parties with whom we conduct business, which in turn, could have a material adverse effect on our current and/or projected business operations and results of operations and financial condition. For example, a party with whom we conduct business may fail to make payments when due, default under their agreements with us, become insolvent or declare bankruptcy. Any bankruptcy or insolvency, or the failure to make payments when due, of any counterparty of ours, or the loss of any significant relationships, could result in material losses to us and may material adverse impacts on our business.

We will have to increase leverage to develop the Company, which could further exacerbate the risks associated with our substantial indebtedness.

While we used proceeds from the Business Combination and subsequent capital raises to pay down certain outstanding debt, weWe will have to take on substantially more debt to complete the construction of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls.Village. We may incur additional indebtedness from time to time in the future to finance working capital, capital expenditures, investments or acquisitions, or for other purposes. If and when we incur additional indebtedness, the risks related to our indebtedness could intensify.

We may not be able to generate sufficient cash flow from operations to service all of our indebtedness and may be forced to take other actions to satisfy our obligations under our indebtedness, which may not be successful.

Our ability to make scheduled payments on or refinance our debt obligations depends on our financial condition and operating performance, which are subject to prevailing economic and competitive conditions and to certain financial, business, legislative, regulatory and other factors beyond our control. We may be unable to generate a level of cash flows from operating activities sufficient to permit us to pay the principal, premium, if any, and interest on our indebtedness. Until such time as we can service our indebtedness with cash flow from operations, we intend to service our indebtedness from other sources.

If our cash flows, cash on hand and other capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we could face continued and future liquidity concerns and could be forced to reduce or delay investments and capital expenditures or to dispose of material assets or operations, seek additional indebtedness or equity capital, or restructure or refinance our indebtedness. We may not be able to effect any such alternative measures, if necessary, on commercially reasonable terms or at all and, even if successful, those alternative actions may not allow us to meet our scheduled debt service obligations. The Term Loan restricts our ability to dispose of assets and use the proceeds from those dispositions and may also restrict our ability to raise indebtedness or equity capital to be used to repay other indebtedness when it becomes due. We may not be able to consummate those dispositions or to obtain proceeds in an amount sufficient to meet any debt service obligations then due.obligations.

Our inability to generate sufficient cash flows to satisfy our debt obligations, or to refinance our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all, would materially and adversely affect our financial position and results of operations.

The requirements of being a public company may strain our resources and distract management.

We expect to incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements and costs associated with applicable corporate governance requirements. These applicable rules and regulations are expected to significantly increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly than those for privately owned companies that are not registrants with the SEC. Compliance with these rules and regulations may divert management’s attention from other business concerns. 

Risk Related to Our Securities

If we fail to comply with the reporting obligations of the Exchange Act and Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, or if we fail to maintain adequate internal control over financial reporting, our business, financial condition, and results of operations, and investors’ confidence in us, could be materially and adversely affected.

As a public company, we are required to comply with the periodic reporting obligations of the Exchange Act, including preparing annual reports, quarterly reports, and current reports. Our failure to prepare and disclose this information in a timely manner and meet our reporting obligations in their entirety could subject us to penalties under federal securities laws and regulations of the Nasdaq, expose us to lawsuits, and restrict our ability to access financing on favorable terms, or at all.

In addition, pursuant to Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, we are required to develop, evaluate and provide a management report of our systems of internal control over financial reporting. During the course of the evaluation of our internal control over financial reporting, we have identified and could identify areas requiring improvement and could be required to design enhanced processes and controls to address issues identified through this review. This could result in significant delays and costs to us and require us to divert substantial resources, including management time, from other activities.

If we fail to comply with the requirements of Section 404 on a timely basis this could result in the loss of investor confidence in the reliability of our financial statements, which in turn could, negatively impact the trading price of our stock, and adversely affect investors’ confidence in the Company and our ability to access capital markets for financing.

Our management determined that our disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as of December 31, 2020.

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2020. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in paragraph (e) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) were not effective as of December 31, 2020 due tohave identified a material weaknessesweakness in our internal control over financial reportingreporting. If our remediation of this material weakness is not effective, or if we experience additional material weaknesses in the future or otherwise fail to maintain effective internal controls in the future, we may not be able to accurately report our financial condition or results of operations, which may adversely affect investor confidence in us and, as described below.a result, the value of our common stock.

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal controlcontrols over financial reporting as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process useddesigned to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles inU.S. GAAP. Our management is likewise required, on a quarterly basis, to evaluate the United States. Internal controleffectiveness of our internal controls over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accuratelydisclose any changes and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our board of directors and management; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), we performed an assessment of the Company’s significant processes and key controls. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 2020 due to the material weaknesses described below.

identified through such evaluation of those internal controls. A material weakness is defined within the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 5 as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting, such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’sour annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. We determined

In connection with the audit of our consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, management concluded that our internal controls over financial reporting were not effective as of December 31, 2023, due to the existence of a material weaknesses as follows:

We identified, a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting hadrelated to the following material weaknesses:precise and timely review and analysis of information used to prepare our financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

This material weakness could impact our financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of our annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. While we expect to have the identified material weakness remediated during 2024, the work is ongoing, may be time consuming and costly, and there can be no assurance as to when we will successfully remediate this material weakness.

As discussed above, we have taken, and plan to take, a number of measures to remediate this material weakness; however, if we are unable to remediate our continuing material weakness in a timely manner or we identify additional material weaknesses, we may be unable to provide required financial information in a timely and reliable manner and we may incorrectly report financial information. Likewise, if our financial statements are not filed on a timely basis, we could be subject to sanctions or investigations by the stock exchange on which our common stock is listed, the SEC or other regulatory authorities.

Failure to timely file will cause us to be ineligible to utilize short form registration statements on Form S-3 or Form S-4, which may impair our ability to obtain capital in a timely fashion to execute our business strategies or issue shares to effect an acquisition. In either case, there could result a material adverse effect on our business. The Company is evaluating theseexistence of material weaknesses to determine the appropriate remedy. Because disclosure controls and procedures include those components ofor significant deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that provide reasonable assurances that transactions are recorded as necessarycould adversely affect our reputation or investor perceptions of us, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our stock. In addition, we have and will continue to permit preparation of financial statementsincur additional costs to remediate our material weakness in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, management also determined that its disclosure controls and procedures were not effective as a result of the foregoing material weaknesses in itsour internal control over financial reporting.

The requirementsIf our management is unable to conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is effective, or if our independent registered public accounting firm is unable to express an opinion as to the effectiveness of being a public companyour internal control over financial reporting, when required, lenders and investors may strain our resources and distract management.

We expect to incur significant costs associated with our public company reporting requirements and costs associated with applicable corporate governance requirements. These applicable rules and regulations are expected to significantly increase our legal and financial compliance costs and to make some activities more time consuming and costly than those for privately owned companies that are not registrants with the SEC. Compliance with these rules and regulations may divert management’s attention from other business concerns.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and is expected to continue to have, a material adverse effect on our business.

During 2020 and continuing into 2021, the world has been, and continues to be, impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. COVID-19 and measures to prevent its spread impacted our business in a number of ways, most significantly with regard to a reductionlose confidence in the numberaccuracy and completeness of events and attendance at events at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and our National Youth Football and Sports Complex, which negatively impacts our ability to generate revenue. Also, we opened our newly renovated DoubleTree by Hilton in Canton in November 2020, but the occupancy rate has been negatively impacted by the pandemic. The impact of these disruptions and the extent of their adverse impact on our financial reports and operating results will be dictated by the length of time that such disruptions continue, which will, in turn, depend on the currently unknowable duration and severity of the impacts of COVID-19, and among other things, the impact of governmental actions imposed in response to COVID-19 and individuals’ and companies’ risk tolerance regarding health matters going forward.

Even after restrictions loosen, the demand for sports and entertainment events may decrease as fears over travel or attending large-scale events linger due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19. If unemployment levels persist and economic disruption continues, the demand for entertainment activities, travel and other discretionary consumer spending may also decline as consumers have less money to spend. We may be required to enforce social distancing measures within our facilities by, among other things, limiting the number of people admitted or standing in lines at any time, or adding social distancing signage and markers. We may incur additional costs associated with maintaining the health and safety of our guests and employees, including facility improvements such as additional sanitization stations or requiring the broad use of personal protective equipment. If it is alleged or determined that illness associated with COVID-19 was contracted at one of our facilities, we may suffer reputational damage that could adversely affect attendance and future ticket sales.

Even after we are ableface restricted access to open our facilities, we may elect or be required to close themvarious sources of financing in the future in response to the continued impact of COVID-19 or outbreaks involving other epidemics. Any decrease in demand for the sports and entertainment industry would likely affect our business and financial results. The extent and duration of the long-term impact of COVID-19 remains uncertain and the full impact on our business operations cannot be predicted.

Risk Related to Our Securitiesfuture.

We currently do not intend to pay dividends on our Common Stock. Consequently, our stockholders’ ability to achieve a return on their investment will depend on appreciation in the price of our Common Stock.

We do not expect to pay cash dividends on our Common Stock. Any future dividend payments are within the absolute discretion of our board of directors and will depend on, among other things, our results of operations, working capital requirements, capital expenditure requirements, financial condition, level of indebtedness, contractual restrictions with respect to payment of dividends, business opportunities, anticipated cash needs, provisions of applicable law and other factors that our board of directors may deem relevant.

We may be required to take write-downs or write-offs, restructuring and impairment or other charges that could have a significant negative effect on our financial condition, results of operations and our stock price, which could cause our stockholders to lose some or all of their investment.

We may be forced to write-down or write-off assets, restructure our operations, or incur impairment or other charges that could result in our reporting losses. Even though these charges may be non-cash items and not have an immediate impact on our liquidity, the fact that we report charges of this nature could contribute to negative market perceptions about us or our securities. In addition, charges of this nature may cause us to violate net worth or other covenants to which we may be subject. Accordingly, a stockholder could suffer a reduction in the value of their shares of Common Stock.

Our Series A Warrants Series B Warrants, and Series CB Warrants, are accounted for as liabilities and the changes in value of such warrants could have a material effect on our financial results.

On April 12, 2021, the SEC staff issued the SEC Statement regarding the accounting and reporting considerations for warrants issued by SPACs. Specifically, the SEC Statement focused on certain settlement terms and provisions related to certain tender offers following a business combination, which terms are similar to those governing our Series A Warrants Series B Warrants, and Series CB Warrants. As a result of the SEC Statement, we reevaluated the accounting treatment of such warrants, and determined to classify such warrants as derivative liabilities measured at fair value, with changes in fair value each period reported in earnings.

As a result, included on our balance sheetsheets as of December 31, 20202023 and 2022 contained elsewhere in this Annual Report are derivative liabilities related to embedded features contained within our Series A Warrants Series B Warrants, and Series CB Warrants. ASC Subtopic 815, Derivatives and Hedging, provides for the remeasurement of the fair value of such derivatives at each balance sheet date, with a resulting non-cash gain or loss related to the change in the fair value being recognized in earnings in the statementstatements of operations. As a result of the recurring fair value measurement, our financial statements and results of operations may fluctuate quarterly, based on factors which are outside of our control. Due to the recurring fair value measurement, we expect that we will recognize non-cash gains or losses on our Series A Warrants Series B Warrants, and Series CB Warrants each reporting period and that the amount of such gains or losses could be material.

On March 1, 2022, the Series C Warrants were amended to, among other things, remove certain provisions that previously caused the Series C Warrants to be accounted for as a liability.

The trading price of our securities has been, and likely will continue to be, volatile and youour stockholders could lose all or part of yourtheir investment.

The trading price of our securities could be volatile and subject to wide fluctuations in response to various factors, some of which are beyond our control, including but not limited to our general business condition, the release of our financial reports and general economic conditions and forecasts. Broad market and industry factors may materially harm the market price of our securities irrespective of our operating performance. The stock market in general, and Nasdaq, have experienced price and volume fluctuations that have often been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of the particular companies affected. The trading prices and valuations of these stocks, and of our securities, may not be predictable. A loss of investor confidence in the market for the stocks of other companies which investors perceive to be similar to us could depress our stock price regardless of our business, prospects, financial conditions or results of operations. A decline in the market price of our securities also could adversely affect our ability to issue additional securities and our ability to obtain additional financing in the future. Any of these factors could have a material adverse effect on our stockholders’ investment in our securities, and our securities may trade at prices significantly below the price they paid for them. In such circumstances, the trading price of our securities may not recover and may experience a further decline.

Anti-takeover provisions contained in our Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws, as well as provisions of Delaware law, could impair a takeover attempt.

Our Certificate of Incorporation contains provisions that may discourage unsolicited takeover proposals that stockholders may consider to be in their best interests. We are also subject to anti-takeover provisions under Delaware law, which could delay or prevent a change of control. Together, these provisions may make more difficult the removal of management and may discourage transactions that otherwise could involve payment of a premium over prevailing market prices for our securities. These provisions include:

Our Certificate of Incorporation provides, subject to limited exceptions, that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for certain stockholder litigation matters, which could limit our stockholders’ ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers, employees or stockholders.

Our Certificate of Incorporation requires, to the fullest extent permitted by law, that derivative actions brought in HOFRE’s name, actions against directors, officers, stockholders and employees for breach of fiduciary duty, actions under the Delaware General Corporation Law or under our Certificate of Incorporation, or actions asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine may be brought only in the Court of Chancery in the State of Delaware and, if brought outside of Delaware, the stockholder bringing the suit will be deemed to have consented to service of process on such stockholder’s counsel. This choice of forum provision does not preclude or contract the scope of exclusive federal or concurrent jurisdiction for any actions brought under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act. Accordingly, such exclusive forum provision will not relieve us of our duties to comply with the federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder, and our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived its compliance with these laws, rules and regulations.

Any person or entity purchasing or otherwise acquiring any interest in shares of our capital stock shall be deemed to have notice of and consented to the forum provisions in our Certificate of Incorporation. This choice of forum provision does not exclude stockholders from suing in federal court for claims under the federal securities laws but may limit a stockholder’s ability to bring such claims in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with HOFRE or any of its directors, officers, other employees or stockholders, which may discourage lawsuits with respect to such claims.

Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our Certificate of Incorporation to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could harm our business, operating results and financial condition.

If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.

The trading market for our securities will depend in part on the research and reports that securities or industry analysts publish about us or our business. If only a limited number of securities or industry analysts commence coverage of our Company, the trading price for our securities would likely be negatively impacted. In the event securities or industry analysts initiate coverage, if one or more of the analysts who covers us downgrades our stock or publishes unfavorable research about our business, our stock price may decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of our Company or fails to publish reports on us regularly, demand for our securities could decrease, which might cause our stock price and trading volume to decline.

Our executive officers and directors, and their affiliated entities, along with our six other largest stockholders, own a significant percentage of our stock and will be able to exert significant control over matters subject to stockholder approval.

Our executive officers and directors, together with entities affiliated with such individuals, along with our six other largest stockholders, will beneficially own approximately 49%a large amount of our outstanding Common Stock. Accordingly, these stockholders are able to exert significant control the election of a majority of our directors and the determination of all corporate actions.over matters subject to stockholder approval. This concentration of ownership could delay or prevent a change in control of the Company.

We are an emerging growth company and a smaller reporting company within the meaning of the Securities Act, and if we take advantage of certain exemptions from disclosure requirements available to emerging growth companies or smaller reporting companies, this could make our securities less attractive to investors and may make it more difficult to compare our performance with other public companies.

We are an “emerging growth company,” as defined in Section 2(a) of the Securities Act, as modified by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012 (the “JOBS Act”), and we may take advantage of certain exemptions from various reporting requirements that are applicable to other public companies that are not emerging growth companies, including, but not limited to, not being required to comply with the auditor attestation requirements of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, reduced disclosure obligations regarding executive compensation in our periodic reports and proxy statements, and exemptions from the requirements of holding a nonbinding advisory vote on executive compensation and stockholder approval of any golden parachute payments not previously approved.

Further, Section 102(b)(1) of the JOBS Act exempts emerging growth companies from being required to comply with new or revised financial accounting standards until private companies (that is, those that have not had a registration statement under the Securities Act declared effective or do not have a class of securities registered under the Exchange Act) are required to comply with the new or revised financial accounting standards. The JOBS Act provides that a company can elect to opt out of the extended transition period and comply with the requirements that apply to non-emerging growth companies, but any such an election to opt out is irrevocable. We have elected not to opt out of such extended transition period, which means that when a standard is issued or revised and it has different application dates for public or private companies, we, as an emerging growth company, can adopt the new or revised standard at the time private companies adopt the new or revised standard. This may make comparison of our financial statements with another public company, which is neither an emerging growth company nor an emerging growth company that has opted out of using the extended transition period, difficult or impossible because of the potential differences in accounting standards used.

We will remain an emerging growth company until the earlier of: (1) the last day of the fiscal year (a) following the fifth anniversary of the closing of the Company’s initial public offering, (b) in which we have total annual revenue of at least $1.07 billion, or (c) in which we are deemed to be a large accelerated filer, which means the market value of our common equity that is held by non-affiliates exceeds $700 million as of the end of the prior fiscal year’s second fiscal quarter; and (2) the date on which we have issued more than $1.00 billion in non-convertible debt securities during the prior three-year period. References herein to “emerging growth company” have the meaning associated with it in the JOBS Act.

Additionally, we are a “smaller reporting company” as defined in Item 10(f)(1) of Regulation S-K. Smaller reporting companies may take advantage of certain reduced disclosure obligations, including, among other things, providing only two years of audited financial statements. We will remain a smaller reporting company until the last day of any fiscal year for so long as either (1) the market value of our shares of Class A common stock held by non-affiliates did not equal or exceed $250 million as of the prior June 30, or (2) our annual revenues did not equal or exceed $100 million during such completed fiscal year and the market value of our shares of Class A common stock held by non-affiliates did not equal or exceed $700 million as of the prior June 30.

Item 1B. Unresolved Staff CommentsComments.

Not applicable.

Item 1C. Cybersecurity.

Risk management and strategy

We have established policies and processes for assessing, identifying, and managing material risk from cybersecurity threats, and have integrated these processes into our overall risk management systems and processes. We routinely assess material risks from cybersecurity threats, including any potential unauthorized occurrence on or conducted through our information systems that may result in adverse effects on the confidentiality, integrity, or availability of our information systems or any information residing therein.

We conduct periodic risk assessments to identify cybersecurity threats, as well as assessments in the event of a material change in our business practices that may affect information systems that are vulnerable to such cybersecurity threats. These risk assessments include identification of reasonably foreseeable internal and external risks, the likelihood and potential damage that could result from such risks, and the sufficiency of existing policies, procedures, systems, and safeguards in place to manage such risks.

Following these risk assessments, we re-design, implement, and maintain reasonable safeguards to minimize identified risks; reasonably address any identified gaps in existing safeguards; and regularly monitor the effectiveness of our safeguards. Primary responsibility for assessing, monitoring and managing our cybersecurity risks rests with our Director of IT, to manage the risk assessment and mitigation process.

As part of our overall risk management system, we monitor and test our safeguards and train our employees on these safeguards, in collaboration with IT and management. Personnel at all levels and departments are made aware of our cybersecurity policies through trainings.

We engage consultants, or other third parties in connection with our risk assessment processes. These service providers assist us to design and implement our cybersecurity policies and procedures, as well as to monitor and test our safeguards. We require each third-party service provider to certify that it has the ability to implement and maintain appropriate security measures, consistent with all applicable laws, to implement and maintain reasonable security measures in connection with their work with us, and to promptly report any suspected breach of its security measures that may affect our company.

We have not encountered cybersecurity challenges that have materially impaired our operations or financial standing. For additional information regarding risks from cybersecurity threats, please refer to Item 1A, “Risk Factors,” in this annual report on Form 10-K.

Governance

One of the key functions of our board of directors is informed oversight of our risk management process, including risks from cybersecurity threats. Our board of directors and audit committee are responsible for monitoring and assessing strategic risk exposure, and our executive officers are responsible for the day-to-day management of the material risks we face. Our board of directors has delegated administration of its cybersecurity risk oversight function to the audit committee.

Our Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel and Chief Accounting Officer are primarily responsible to assess and manage our material risks from cybersecurity threats with assistance from third-party service providers and outside counsel, as needed.

Our Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel and Chief Accounting Officer oversee our cybersecurity policies and processes, including those described in “Risk Management and Strategy” above. The cybersecurity risk management program includes tools and activities to prevent, detect, and analyze current and emerging cybersecurity threats, and plans and strategies to address threats and incidents.

Our Chief Executive Officer, General Counsel, and Chief Accounting Officer provide periodic briefings to the audit committee regarding our company’s cybersecurity risks and activities, including any recent cybersecurity incidents and related responses, cybersecurity systems testing, activities of third parties, and the like. Our audit committee provides regular updates to the board of directors on such reports.

Item 2. PropertiesProperties.

The Company owns real property in Canton, Ohio, at the site of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls development including the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and the Company’s principal corporate office.DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Certain parcels of real property on which the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controlsis located, including the parcel on which the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is located, are owned by the City of Canton and the Canton City School District (Board of Education), and are subject to long-term ground leases and agreements with the Company for the use and development of such property.

On February 3, 2021,January 11, 2024, HOF Village completed the sale to Sandlot of 80% of a newly formed limited liability company named Sandlot HOFV Canton SC, LLC, to which the Company, purchasedHOF Village and HOF Village Youth Fields, LLC had contributed the ForeverLawn Sports Complex business (including the ground lease) prior to closing. For more information, see “Recent Developments—Sale to Sandlot; Strategic Partnership for $1.75 million certain parcels of real property from PFHOF locatedYouth Sports Programming at the site of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls. In connection with the purchase, the Company granted certain easements to PFHOF to ensure accessibility to the PFHOF museum.Village” above.

Item 3. Legal ProceedingsProceedings.

Information with respect to certain legal proceedings is set forth in Note 8, “Contingencies,” to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 4. Mine Safety DisclosuresDisclosures.

Not applicable.

PART II

Item 5. Market For Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters And Issuer’s Purchases Of Equity SecuritiesSecurities.

Reverse Stock Split

On December 27, 2022, we completed a Reverse Stock Split of our shares of common stock at a ratio of 1-for-22. On the effective date, every 22 shares of issued and outstanding common stock were combined and converted into one issued and outstanding share of common stock. Fractional shares were cancelled and stockholders received cash in lieu thereof. The number of authorized shares of common stock and the par value per share of common stock remains unchanged. All outstanding restricted stock unit awards, warrants and other securities settled in, exercisable for or convertible into shares of Common Stock were adjusted as a result of the reverse split, as required by their respective terms. A proportionate adjustment was also made to the maximum number of shares of common stock issuable under the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company Amended 2020 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “Plan”).

Market Information

Our Common Stock is traded on The NASDAQ Capital Markets under the symbol “HOFV”.

Holders

On March 9, 2021,21, 2024, the Company had 112103 holders of record of our Common Stock.

Dividends

The Company has never declared or paid cash dividends on its Common Stock and has no intention to do so in the foreseeable future.

Item 6. Selected Financial Data[Reserved]

Not applicable.

Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsOperations.

The following discussion and analysis provides information which our management believes is relevant to an assessment and understanding of our financial condition and results of operations. This discussion and analysis should be read together with our results of operations and financial condition and the audited and unaudited consolidated financial statements and related notes that are included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical financial information, this discussion and analysis contains forward-looking statements based upon current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. See the section entitled “Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements.” Actual results and timing of selected events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of various factors, including those set forth under “Risk Factors” or elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Certain figures, such as interest rates and other percentages, included in this section have been rounded for ease of presentation. Percentage figures included in this section have not in all cases been calculated on the basis of such rounded figures but on the basis of such amounts prior to rounding. For this reason, percentage amounts in this section may vary slightly from those obtained by performing the same calculations using the figures in our consolidated financial statements or in the associated text. Certain other amounts that appear in this section may similarly not sum due to rounding.

Overview

We are a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the National Football Museum, Inc., doing business as the Pro Football Hall of Fame (“PFHOF”). We are creating a diversified set of revenue streams through developing themed attractions, premier entertainment programming and sponsorships. We are pursuing a diversified strategy across three pillars, including destination-based assets, the Media Company, and gaming. Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, we own the DoubleTree by Hilton located in downtown Canton and the Hall of Fame Village, which is a multi-use sports and entertainment destination centered around the PFHOF’s campus.

The strategic plan has been developed into three phases: Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III. Phase I of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is operational, consisting of the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the National Youth Football &ForeverLawn Sports Complex (which as of January 11, 2024 is owned 20% by HOF Village), and HOF Village Media Group, LLC (“Hall of Fame Village Media”). In 2016, HOF Village completed the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, a sports and entertainment venue with a seating capacity of approximately 23,000.gaming. The Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium hosts multiple sports and entertainment events, including the NFL Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement and Concert for Legends during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week. In 2016, HOF Village opened the National Youth Football &The ForeverLawn Sports Complex which will consist of eight full-sized, multi-use regulation football fields, five of which have been completed in Phase I. The facility hosts camps and tournaments for football players, as well as athletes from across the country in other sports such as lacrosse, rugby and soccer. In 2017, HOF Village formed a sports and entertainment media company, Hall of Fame Village Media leveragingleverages the sport of professional football to produce exclusive programming by licensing the extensive content controlled by the PFHOF as well as new programming assets developed from live events such as youth tournaments, business meetings, weddings, festivals, camps, sporting events, and more held at the National Youth Football & Sports Complex and the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium (once the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is complete).programming.

We are developinghave developed new hospitality, attraction and corporate assets surrounding the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum as part of aour Phase II development plan. Plans for futurePhase II components of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls include two hotels (one on campus and one in downtown Canton about five minutes from campus that was opened in November 2020), the Hall of Fame Indoor Waterpark, the Constellation Center for Excellence (an office building including retail and meeting space)space, that opened in November 2021), the Center for Performance (a convention center/field house)house, that opened in August of 2022), the Play Action Plaza (completed in August of 2022), and the HallFan Engagement Zone (Retail Promenade with core and shell for Retail I was completed in August of Fame2022 and the core and shell of Retail Promenade. We are pursuing a differentiation strategy across three pillars, including Destination-Based Assets, HallII was completed in November of Fame Village Media,2022), two hotels (Hilton Tapestry on campus, to be constructed, and Gaming (including the Fantasy Football League we acquired a majority stake in).Hilton DoubleTree located in downtown Canton that opened in November 2020), and the Gameday Bay Waterpark, currently under construction. Phase III expansion plans may include a potential mix of residential space, additional attractions, entertainment, dining, merchandise and more.

Business Combination

On July 1, 2020, we (formerly known as GPAQ Acquisition Holdings, Inc.) consummated the previously announced business combination with HOF Village, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“HOF Village”), pursuant to an Agreement and Plan of Merger dated September 16, 2019 (as amended on November 6, 2019, March 10, 2020 and May 22, 2020, the “Merger Agreement”), by and among the Company, Gordon Pointe Acquisition Corp., a Delaware corporation (“GPAQ”), GPAQ Acquiror Merger Sub, Inc., a Delaware corporation (“Acquiror Merger Sub”), GPAQ Company Merger Sub, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Company Merger Sub”), HOF Village and HOF Village Newco, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (“Newco”). The transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement are referred to in this Annual Report on Form 10-K/A as the “Business Combination.”

Upon the consummation of the Business Combination: (i) Acquiror Merger Sub merged with and into GPAQ, with GPAQ continuing as the surviving entity (the “Acquiror Merger”) and (ii) Company Merger Sub merged with and into Newco, with Newco continuing as the surviving entity (the “Company Merger”). In advance of the Company Merger, HOF Village transferred all of its assets, liabilities and obligations to Newco pursuant to a contribution agreement. In connection with the closing of the Business Combination, the Company changed its name from “GPAQ Acquisition Holdings, Inc.” to “Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company.” As a result of the Business Combination, GPAQ and Newco continue as our wholly owned subsidiaries.

In connection with the consummation of the Business Combination and pursuant to the Merger Agreement, (a) each issued and outstanding unit of GPAQ, if not already detached, was detached and each holder of such a unit was deemed to hold one share of GPAQ Class A common stock and one GPAQ warrant (“GPAQ Warrant”), (b) each issued and outstanding share of GPAQ Class A common stock (excluding any shares held by a GPAQ stockholder that elected to have its shares redeemed pursuant to GPAQ’s organizational documents) was converted automatically into the right to receive 1.421333 shares of our Common Stock, following which all shares of GPAQ Class A common stock ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled and cease to exist; (c) each issued and outstanding share of GPAQ Class F common stock was converted automatically into the right to receive one share of Common Stock, following which all shares of GPAQ Class F common stock ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled and cease to exist; (d) each issued and outstanding GPAQ Warrant (including GPAQ private placement warrants) was automatically converted into one Warrant (which we refer to in this Form 10-K/A as a “Series A Warrant”) to purchase 1.421333 shares of Common Stock per warrant, following which all GPAQ Warrants ceased to be outstanding and were automatically canceled and retired and cease to exist; and (e) each issued and outstanding membership interest in Newco converted automatically into the right to receive a pro rata portion of the Company Merger Consideration (as defined in the Merger Agreement), which was payable in shares of Common Stock. Our Common Stock is traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “HOFV” and our Series A Warrants are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol “HOFVW”.

The rights of holders of our Common Stock and Series A Warrants are governed by our amended and restated certificate of incorporation (the “Certificate of Incorporation”), our amended and restated bylaws (the “Bylaws’) and the Delaware General Corporation Law (the “DGCL”), and in the case of our Series A Warrants, the Warrant Agreement, dated January 24, 2018, between GPAQ and the Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (the “Series A Warrant Agreement”).

Key Components of the Company’s Results of Operations

Revenue

The Company’s sponsorshipWe generate revenue is derived from its agreements with third partiesvarious streams such as Johnson Controls, Inc. (“JCI”) and Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (“Constellation”). These sponsorship agreements, rents, events, and hotel and restaurant operations. The sponsorship arrangements, in which the customer sponsors an asset or event and receives specified brand recognition and other benefits over a set period of time, recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the time period specified in the contract. Revenue for rents, cost recoveries, and events are generally multi-year agreements to provide cashrecognized at the time the respective event or some other type of benefit toservice has been performed. Rental revenue for long term leases is recorded on a straight-line basis over the Company. Some agreements require the Company to use a portionterm of the sponsorship revenue to incur marketing and other activation costs associated withlease beginning on the agreement, and this revenue is shown net of those associated costs. Additionally, the Company’s Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium is used to host premier entertainment and sports events to generate event revenues. In addition to top entertainers, the stadium is used to host a variety of sporting events, including high school, college and professional football games throughout the year. The Company plans to continue to expand programming where applicable for its live event business. The Company’s other revenue is derived primarily from rents and cost reimbursement.commencement date.

The Company also entered into agreements with the NFL Alumni Association earlier in 2020. The Company also took a 60% ownership stake in HallOur owned hotel revenues primarily consist of Fantasy League earlier in 2020. The Company expects to recognizehotel room sales, revenue from accommodations sold in conjunction with other services (e.g., package reservations), food and beverage sales, and other ancillary goods and services (e.g., parking) related to owned hotel properties. Revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied or goods and services have been delivered or rendered, respectively. Payment terms typically align with when the NFL Alumni Association, Youth Sports, DoubleTree Hotelgoods and services are provided.

Restaurant revenue at Company-operated restaurants is recognized when payment is tendered at the Hallpoint of Fantasy Leaguesale, net of sales tax, discounts and other sales related taxes.

We expect our revenues to continue to increase as we add in 2021.additional events, and open our Gameday Bay Waterpark and Hilton Tapestry Hotel.

Operating Expenses

The Company’sOur operating expenses include propertyproduction expenses, personnel expenses, campus maintenance expenses, food and beverage cost of sales, hotel operating expenses, and depreciation expense and other operating expenses.expense. These expenses have increased in connection with putting the Company’s first phase into operationcompletion of Phase II assets and the Company expectswe would expect these expenses towill continue to increase withafter completion of the Company’s growth.on-campus hotel, waterpark, and Phase III development.

The Company’s propertyOur operating expenses include the costs associated with running itsand maintaining operational entertainment and destination assets such as the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and the National Youth Football &ForeverLawn Sports Complex. AsComplex along with management and professional fees. Factors that will contribute to increased operating expenses include: more of the Company’sour Phase II assets becomebecoming operational, and additionalthe addition of events for top performers, and sporting events are held, the Company expects these expenses to continue to increase with the Company’s development.events.

Other operating expenses include items such as management fees, commission expense and professional fees. The Company expects these expenses to continue to increase with the Company’s growth.

The Company’sOur depreciation expense includes the related costs toof owning and operating significant property and entertainment assets. These expenses have grown as through completion of the Company completed Phase I development and the assets associated with Phase I became operational. The Company expects these expenses to continue to grow as Phases II and III assets are developed and become operational.development.

Warrant Liabilities

We account for warrants to purchase shares of our Common Stock that are not indexed to our own stock as liabilities at fair value on the balance sheet in accordance with the Accounting Standards Codification Topic 815 “Derivatives and Hedging”. The warrants are subject to remeasurement at each balance sheet date, and any change in fair value is recognized as a component of other income (expense), net on the statementstatements of operations. We will continue to adjust the liability for changes in fair value until the earlier of the exercise or expiration of the Common Stock warrants. At that time, the portion of the warrant liability related to the Common Stock warrants will be reclassified to additional paid-in capital.

Results of Operations

The following table sets forth information comparing the components of net loss for the years ended December 31, 20202023 and the comparable period in 2019:2022:

Year Ended December 31, 20202023 as Compared to the Year Ended December 31, 20192022

Sponsorship Revenues

The Company’s sponsorshipSponsorship revenues for the year ended December 31, 2020 decreased2023 increased by $296,097,$121,554, or 4.41%4.5%, to $6,424,201$2,819,041 as compared to $6,720,298$2,697,487 for the year ended December 31, 2019. This change was primarily driven by the recognition of deferred revenue for the sponsorship agreements in place at June 30, 2019 as well as the impact of revisions to two sponsorship agreements effective in the third quarter of 2020.

Rents and cost recoveries

The Company’s revenue from rents and cost recoveries for the year ended December 31, 2020 decreased to $474,020 from $1,064,569 for the year ended December 31, 2019, for a decrease of $590,549, or 55.47%. This change was primarily driven by the cancellation of many youth sports events and the Pro Football Hall of Fame 2020 Enshrinement Festival due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Event Revenues

The Company’s event revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $38,750 compared to $76,464 from the year ended December 31, 2019, for a decrease of $37,714, or 49.32%. This was primarily driven by the cancellation of private events that were to be held in the stadium during the COVID-19 pandemic. During 2020, we canceled 50 events due to COVID-19.

Hotel Revenues

The Company’s hotel revenue for the year ended December 31, 2020 was $162,183 compared to $0 from the year ended December 31, 2019. This was driven by the opening of the DoubleTree Hotel in November 2020.

Property Operating Expenses

The Company’s property operating expense was $26,631,821 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to $16,707,537 for the year ended December 31, 2019, for an increase of $9,924,284, or 59.40%.2022. This increase was driven by the Company’s recording of $2,305,586 in stock-based compensation for restricted stock issuedprimarily due to select HOFRE leadership, increased headcount year over year resulting in additional payroll and related expenses of $4,208,029, additional insurance premiums of $1,102,810 and higher consulting fees of $952,887 for the year ended December 31, 2020.

Hotel Operating Expensesevent sponsorships.

The Company’s hotel operating expense was $419,595 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2019. This increase was driven by the Company incurring operating expenses related to the DoubleTree Hotel being placed in service during the fourth quarter of 2020.

Commission Expense

The Company’s commission expense was $1,671,964 for the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to $1,003,226 for the year ended December 31, 2019, for an increase of $668,738, or 66.66%. The increase in commission expense is primarily the result of final prior year commissions fees paid per the agreements in place.

Depreciation Expense

The Company’s depreciation expense was $11,085,230 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared to $10,915,839 for the year ended December 31, 2019, for an increase of $169,391, or 1.55%. The increase in depreciation expense is primarily the result of additional depreciation expense incurred due to the DoubleTree Hotel being placed in service in the fourth quarter as well as renovations completed at the Company’s temporary office location earlier in the year.

Loss on AbandonmentEvent, rents, restaurant and other revenues

Revenue from events, rents, restaurant and other revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased to $13,855,169 from $7,116,594 for the year ended December 31, 2022, for an increase of Project Development Costs$6,738,575, or 94.7%. This increase was primarily driven by an increase in events revenue, an increase in food and beverage sales, and higher revenue received from short term rentals. These increases were the result of the hosting of the USFL, concerts, and other events in our Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, the resumption of many sports and other tournaments in our ForeverLawn Sports Complex, as well as revenue associated with the opening of our Don Shula’s American Kitchen restaurant.

Hotel Revenues

Hotel revenues for the year ended December 31, 2023 increased $1,290,172, or 20.9%, to $7,455,463, compared to $6,165,291 for the year ended December 31, 2022. This increase was driven by increased occupancy and average daily rates.

Operating Expenses

Operating expenses were $43,171,407 for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $35,982,464 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $7,188,943, or 20.0%. This increase was driven by higher personnel and related benefits costs, an increase in production and related costs for our events and media productions, and an increase in accounting, auditing and professional fees.

Hotel Operating Expense

Our hotel operating expense was $6,491,625 for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $5,949,839 for the year ended December 31, 2022, an increase of $541,786 or 9.1%. Hotel revenue and expenses are highly correlated and thus this increase was driven by having an increase in occupancy.

Impairment Expense

The Company’s loss on abandonment of project development costsImpairment expense was $8,845,000 for the year ended December 31, 2023 as compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2020 as compared2022. The impairment expense for 2023 was due to $12,194,783an impairment of the ForeverLawn Sports Complex in advance of a contemplated sale and the impairment of the film costs.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense was $15,069,782 for the year ended December 31, 2019.2023 as compared to $12,037,374 for the year ended December 31, 2022, for an increase of $3,032,408, or 25.2%. The loss on abandonmentincrease was primarily the result of project development costs relates to costs previously capitalized but subsequently abandoned during 2019.the completion of large assets which were put into service.

Interest Expense

The Company’s totalTotal interest expense was $5,718,473$18,763,838 for the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, as compared to $9,416,099$5,377,146 for the year ended December 31, 2019, for a decrease2022, an increase of $3,697,626,$13,386,692, or 39.27%249%. The decreaseincrease in total interest expense iswas primarily due to extinguishmentan increase in the amount of selecttotal debt instruments atoutstanding, a decrease in the closeproportion of the Business Combinationdebt that is capitalized for ongoing construction projects, and the cancellation of a note we owed IRGan increase in exchange for issuance of Common Stock and warrants in December, as well as changes inaverage interest rates and certain interest expense due to affiliate that was waived under a revised agreement at June 30, 2020.rates.

Amortization of Debt Discount

The Company’s totalTotal amortization of debt discount was $10,570,974$3,589,858 for the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, as compared to $13,274,793$6,250,721 for the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, for a decrease of $2,703,819,$2,660,863, or 20.37%42.6%. The decrease in total amortization of debt discount is primarily due to the conversionremoval of discounts from IRG-related debt upon the modification of the Company’s various outstanding notes payable throughoutdebt in November 2022.

Other Income

Other income was $4,265,937 for the second halfyear ended December 31, 2023, as compared to $604,912 for the year ended December 31, 2022. The other income for 2023 was related to the gain on the outcome of 2020.the arbitration with JCI.

Change in Fair Value of Warrant Liability

The Company recorded change in fair value of its warrant liability represents a gain of $26,733,116$686,000 for the year ended December 31, 2020.2023, as compared to $9,422,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, for a decrease of $8,736,000 or 92.7%. The Company did not record anydecrease in change in fair value of its warrant liability was due primarily to a decrease in our stock price.

Change in Fair Value of Interest Rate Swap

The change in fair value of interest rate swap liability was a gain of $163,850 for the year ended December 31, 2023, as compared to a loss of $200,000 for the year ended December 31, 2022, for an increase of $363,850 or 181.9%. The increase in change in fair value of interest rate swap was due to the disposal.

Change in Fair Value of Investments Available for Sale

The change in fair value of investments available for sale of $2,067,754 during the year ended December 31, 2019, as2023, was related to the warrants were not yet outstanding. The change in fair value was largely dueof certain warrants we hold issued to the decrease inus by our stock price from our initial Business Combination date through December 31, 2020, which has a significant effect on the value of the warrant liability.mobile sports betting partner.

Loss on Extinguishment of Debt

The Company’s lossLoss on extinguishment of debt was $4,282,220 for the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared to $0 for the year ended December 31, 2019. The increase in loss on extinguishment of debt is primarily due to IRG November Note conversion resulting in a $3,404,244 loss on extinguishment of debt along with various other notes payable converting into equity upon the consummation of the Business Combination.

Loss in Joint Venture

The Company’s loss in joint venture was $0 for the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, as compared to $252,934$6,377,051 for the year ended December 31, 2019.2022. The loss in joint venture is primarily due to the Company’s investment in Youth Sports that was changed from the equity methodon extinguishment of accounting.

Business Combination Costs

The Company’s Business Combination costs were $19,137,165debt for the year ended December 31, 2020, as compared2022 is due to $0 for(a) $148,472 from the year ended December 31, 2019. The Business Combination costs consistedMarch 1, 2022 refinancing of $6,233,473 in closing costs incurred formany of our debt instruments and (b) $6,228,579 from the Business Combination, $10,789,840 for shares issued to a related party, $2,218,187 related toNovember 7, 2022 refinancing of many of our CEO’s restricted stock award in which one-third vested on July 2, 2020 in conjunction with the closing of the Business Combination, a $200,000 cash bonus to our CEO, and other legal and professional fees incurred in the Business Combination.debt instruments.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

The Company hasWe have sustained recurring losses and negative cash flows from operations through December 31, 2020. In addition, the Company has significant debt obligations maturing in the twelve-month period subsequent to the date these consolidated financial statements are issued.2023, and our accumulated deficit was $216,643,882 as of such date. Since inception, the Company’s operations have been funded principally through the issuance of debt and equity. As of December 31, 2020, the Company2023, we had approximately $7$3.2 million of unrestricted cash and $33$8.6 million of restricted cash. Through December 31, 2024, we have $62.1 million in debt principal payments coming due. In January 2024, the Company provided notice to IRG and its affiliated lenders to extend the maturity of $49.5 million of principal of its debt until March 31, 2025. The Company is currently working with its lenders to document such extension. During the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company used cash respectively.for operating activities of $27,000,438.

On January 28, 2021, the Company executed a binding term sheet with IRG pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to IRG in a private placement of preferred stock and warrants to purchase common stock for a purchase price of $15 million. In addition, during February 2020, the Company received approximately $34.5 million from the issuance of shares of its common stock, net of offering costs, in an underwritten public offering. See Note 14 to the consolidated financial statements herein. The Company will deposit up to $25 million of the net proceeds from the private placement and the underwritten public offering in the Proceeds Account required under the Term Loan. The Company must have the lender’s prior written approval to withdraw any amounts from the Proceeds Account, pursuant to a budget and schedule agreed upon by HOFV and the lender.

The Company believesWe expect that as a result of these transactions, it currently has sufficient cash and financing commitments to meet its funding requirements over the next year. Notwithstanding, the Company expects that itwe will need to raise additional financing to accomplish itsour development plan over the next several years. The Company isand fund our working capital. We are seeking to obtain additional funding through debt, construction lending, and equity financing. There are no assurances that the Companywe will be able to raise capital on terms acceptable to the Company or at all, or that cash flows generated from its operations will be sufficient to meet its current operating costs. If the Company iswe are unable to obtain sufficient amounts of additional capital, itwe may be required to reduce the scope of itsour planned development, which could harm itsour financial condition and operating results.results, or we may not be able to continue to fund our ongoing operations. These conditions raise substantial doubt about our ability to continue as a going concern to sustain operations for at least one year from the issuance of these consolidated financial statements. The accompanying consolidated financial statements do not include any adjustments that might result from the outcome of these uncertainties.

Cash Flows

Since inception, the Company has primarily used its available cash to fund its project development expenditures. The following table sets forth a summary of cash flows for the periods presented:

Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 20202023 and 20192022

Operating Activities (Restated)

Net cash used in operating activities was $27,000,438 during the year ended December 31, 2023, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $68,753,804, a non-cash decrease in the fair value of our warrant liability of $686,000, offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $15,069,782, amortization of note discounts and deferred financing costs of $3,577,034, payment-in-kind interest rolled into debt of $6,671,400, impairment of sports fields and film costs of $8,845,000, recognition of film costs of $160,000, a decrease in change of fair value of investments available for sale of $2,067,754, non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $2,756,849, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $2,026,036, an increase in due to affiliates of $438,389, and a decrease in other liabilities of $383,655.

Net cash used in operating activities was $18,365,271$4,892,748 during the year ended December 31, 2020,2022, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $45,685,172,$46,168,311, a non-cash changedecrease in the fair value of our warrant liability of $26,733,116,$9,422,000, offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $11,085,230,$12,037,374, amortization of note discounts of $10,570,974,$6,250,721, payment-in-kind interest rolled into debt of $4,066,691, an increase in$3,969,093, a loss on extinguishment of $4,282,220, an increase indebt of $6,377,051, non-cash stock-based compensation expense of $4,523,773,$3,925,303, a decrease in prepaid expenses and other assets of $4,627,992,$289,396, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $29,264,412, a decrease$9,924,830, an increase in due to affiliates of $9,644,241,$3,015,292, and an increase in other liabilities of $4,721,670.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $933,018 during the year ended December 31, 2019, which consisted primarily of a net loss of $55,903,880, offset by non-cash depreciation expense of $10,915,839, amortization of note discounts of $13,274,793, bad debt expense of $788,689, an increase on loss on abandonment of project development costs of $12,194,783, prepaid rent of $2,644,397, interest paid in kind of $5,722,638, an increase in accounts receivable of $360,677, an increase in prepaid expenses and other assets of $1,012,568, an increase in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $3,650,041, an increase in due to affiliates of $9,459,293, and an increase in other liabilities of $1,849,398.$2,939,079.

Investing Activities

Net cash used in investing activities was $17,579,550$27,826,165 during the year ended December 31, 2020, and2023, which consisted of $48,614,331 of cash used for project development costs and $31,034,781 of $45,590,651, proceeds from the Business Combination. During the year ended December 31, 2019, netsecurities held to maturity of $89,470,392, and $71,947,597 in investment in securities held to maturity. Net cash used in investing activities was $16,723,883,$112,128,287 during the year ended December 31, 2022 which consisted solely of cash used for project development costs.costs of $95,167,689 and $16,960,598 in investment in the purchase of securities held to maturity.

Financing Activities

Net cash provided by financing activities was $67,383,690$33,126,304 during the year ended December 31, 2020,2023, which consisted primarily of $106,976,651$43,075,339 in proceeds from notes payable and 26,228,499$2,500,996 of proceeds from equity raises,common stock offering, offset by $62,593,562$5,757,301 in repayments of notes payable, $4,019,531 payment on financing liability and $3,227,898$2,226,310 in payment of financing costs.

Net cash provided by financing activities was $15,987,507$133,149,377 during the year ended December 31, 2019,2022, which consisted primarily of $23,588,122$79,196,400 in proceeds from notes payable and $20,777,893 of proceeds from common stock and preferred stock, $65,588,519 from the proceeds from failed sale leaseback, offset by $7,023,874$19,256,319 in repayments of notes payable, and $576,741$11,559,606 in payment of financing costs.

Subsequent Financing Activity since December 31, 2020

Proposed Private Placement of Preferred Stock and Warrants to Purchase Common Stock

On January 28, 2021, the Company executed a binding term sheet with IRG, LLC (“IRG”) pursuant to which the Company agreed to issue and sell to IRG in a private placement for a purchase price of $15,000,000 (i) shares of a new series of preferred stock, which are convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock (the “New Private Placement Preferred Stock”), having an aggregate liquidation preference of $15,000,000, and (ii) a number of warrants, convertible into shares of the Company’s Common Stock at an exercise price of $6.90 per share (the “New Private Placement Warrants”), equal to 50% of the liquidation preference of the preferred stock to be sold divided by the closing price of the Common Stock on a specified date (the “New Private Placement”). The New Private Placement is expected to close in the first quarter of 2021. If the Company consummates the New Private Placement, the Company intends to deposit the net proceeds as necessary into the Proceeds Account (as defined herein), and use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes. The Company cannot give any assurance that the New Private Placement will be completed on the terms described herein, on a timely basis or at all.

February Follow-On Public Offering

On February 12, 2021, the Company closed its public offering of 12,244,897 shares of Common Stock at a public offering price of $2.45 per share pursuant to the terms of the underwriting agreement between the Company and Maxim Group LLC, entered into on February 9, 2021 (the “Underwriting Agreement”). On February 18, 2021, the Company closed the sale of an additional 1,836,734 shares of Common Stock at $2.45 per share pursuant to the exercise of the underwriters’ over-allotment option in connection with its public offering that closed on February 12, 2021. Under the terms of the Underwriting Agreement, each of the Company’s executive officers, directors and stockholders of more than 5% of the outstanding Common Stock signed lock-up agreements pursuant to which each agreed, subject to certain exceptions, not to transact in the Common Stock for a period of 90 days following February 12, 2021. Gross proceeds including the over-allotment, before underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, are approximately $34.5 million. 

Contractual Obligations and Commitments

The following is a summary of the contractual obligations as of December 31, 2020 and the effect of such obligations are expected to have on the liquidity and cash flows in future periods:

The Company has various debt covenants that require certain financial information to be met. If the Company does not meet the requirements of the debt covenants, the Company will be responsible for paying the full outstanding amount of the note immediately. As of December 31, 2020, we were in compliance with all relevant debt covenants.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

The Company did not have any off-balance sheet arrangements as of December 31, 2020.2023 and 2022.

Critical Accounting Policies and Significant Judgments and Estimates

This discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations is based on the Company’s consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America, or U.S. GAAP. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reported periods. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company bases its estimates on historical experience and on various other assumptions the Company believes are reasonable under the circumstances. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

For information on the Company’s significant accounting policies please refer to Note 2 to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.Revenue Recognition

The Company follows the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 606, Revenue with Contracts with Customers, to properly recognize revenue. Under ASC 606, revenue is recognized when a customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the consideration which the entity expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition for arrangements that an entity determines are within the scope of ASC 606, the Company performs the following five steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer; (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract; (iii) determine the transaction price; (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract; and (v) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation.

The Company generates revenues from various streams such as sponsorship agreements, rents, events, and hotel and restaurant operations. The sponsorship arrangements, in which the customer sponsors a play area or event and receives specified brand recognition and other benefits over a set period of time, recognize revenue on a straight-line basis over the time period specified in the contract. The excess of amounts contractually due over the amounts of sponsorship revenue recognized are included in other liabilities on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Contractually due but unpaid sponsorship revenue are included in accounts receivable on the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. Refer to Note 6 for more details. Revenue for rents, cost recoveries, and events are recognized at the time the respective event or service has been performed. Rental revenue for long term leases is recorded on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease beginning on the commencement date.

A performance obligation is a promise in a contract to transfer a distinct good or service to a customer. If the contract does not specify the revenue by performance obligation, the Company allocates the transaction price to each performance obligation based on its relative standalone selling price. Such prices are generally determined using prices charged to customers or using the Company’s expected cost plus margin. Revenue is recognized as the Company’s performance obligations are satisfied. If consideration is received in advance of the Company’s performance, including amounts which are refundable, recognition of revenue is deferred until the performance obligation is satisfied or amounts are no longer refundable.

The Company’s owned hotel revenues primarily consist of hotel room sales, revenue from accommodations sold in conjunction with other services (e.g., package reservations), food and beverage sales, and other ancillary goods and services (e.g., parking) related to owned hotel properties. Revenue is recognized when rooms are occupied or goods and services have been delivered or rendered, respectively. Payment terms typically align with when the goods and services are provided. Although the transaction prices of hotel room sales, goods, and other services are generally fixed and based on the respective room reservation or other agreement, an estimate to reduce the transaction price is required if a discount is expected to be provided to the customer. For package reservations, the transaction price is allocated to the performance obligations within the package based on the estimated standalone selling price of each component.

For our rented properties, payments are generally received over the course of the lease. For our long-term sponsorship partners, payments are generally received over the term of the sponsorship agreement.

Restaurant revenue at Company-operated restaurants is recognized when payment is tendered at the point of sale, net of sales tax, discounts and other sales related taxes.

Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure About Market RiskRisk.

The Company is not exposed to market risk related to interest rates on foreign currencies.

Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary DataData.

The financial statements required by this Item are included in Item 15 of this report and are presented beginning on page F-1.

Item 9. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial DisclosureDisclosure.

None.

Dismissal of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

On April 3, 2023, the Audit Committee (the “Audit Committee”) of the Board of Directors of Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (the “Company”) approved the dismissal of Marcum LLP (“Marcum”) as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm, effective April 3, 2023.

Marcum’s reports on the Company’s financial statements as of and for the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, did not contain an adverse opinion or a disclaimer of opinion, and were not qualified or modified as to uncertainty, audit scope, or accounting principles.

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, and in the subsequent interim period through April 3, 2023, there were no (i) disagreements (as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K and the related instructions) between the Company and Marcum on any matters of accounting principles or practices, financial statement disclosure, or auditing scope and procedures, which, if not resolved to the satisfaction of Marcum would have caused Marcum to make reference to the matter in their report; or (ii) reportable events requiring disclosure pursuant to Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K.

Appointment of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

On April 3, 2023, the Audit Committee approved the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP (“Grant Thornton”) as the Company’s new independent registered public accounting firm, effective immediately, to perform independent audit services for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2023, subject to completion of Grant Thornton’s standard client acceptance procedures and execution of an engagement letter. 

During the fiscal years ended December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2022, and from January 1, 2023 through April 3, 2023, the Company did not consult Grant Thornton with respect to either (i) the application of accounting principles to a specified transaction, either completed or proposed; or the type of audit opinion that might be rendered on the Company’s financial statements, and no written report or oral advice was provided to the Company by Grant Thornton that Grant Thornton concluded was an important factor considered by the Company in reaching a decision as to the accounting, auditing or financial reporting issue; or (ii) any matter that was either the subject of a disagreement, as that term is described in Item 304(a)(1)(iv) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the related instructions to Item 304 of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act, or a reportable event, as that term is defined in Item 304(a)(1)(v) of Regulation S-K under the Exchange Act.

Item 9A. Controls and ProceduresProcedures.

Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures designed to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified under the rules and forms of the SEC. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that such information is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer,Vice President Accounting / Corporate Controller, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. As required by paragraph (b) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act, our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive)executive and Chief Financial Officerfinancial officer) Vice President Accounting / Corporate Controller (our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures as of December 31, 2020.2023. Based on this evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial OfficerVice President Accounting / Corporate Controller concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in paragraph (e) of Rules 13a-15 and 15d-15 under the Exchange Act) were not effective as December 31, 20202023 due to a material weaknessesweakness in ourin internal control over financial reporting as describednoted in the paragraph below.

Notwithstanding the material weakness presented below, management has concluded that the consolidated financial statements included elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K present fairly, in all material respects, our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows, in conformity with US GAAP.

Limitations on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

An internal control system over financial reporting has inherent limitations and may not prevent or detect misstatements. Therefore, even those systems determined to be effective can provide only reasonable assurance with respect to financial statement preparation and presentation. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. However, these inherent limitations are known features of the financial reporting process. Therefore, it is possible to design into the process safeguards to reduce, though not eliminate, this risk.

Management’s Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as defined in Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f). Internal control over financial reporting is a process used to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our board of directors and management; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.

Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer (our principal executive and financial officer) and Chief Financial Officerour Vice President Accounting / Corporate Controller (our principal financial officer and principal accounting officer), we performed an assessment of the Company’s significant processes and key controls. Based on this assessment, management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was not effective as of December 31, 20202023, due to the existence of a material weaknesses described below.weakness.

Material Weakness in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A material weakness is defined within the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s Auditing Standard No. 5 as a deficiency, or a combination of deficiencies, in internal control over financial reporting such that there is a reasonable possibility that a material misstatement of the Company’sour annual or interim financial statements will not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. As previously disclosed, a material weakness in internal control over financial reporting was identified related to the precise and timely review and analysis of information used to prepare our financial statements and disclosures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

Management’s Plans for Remediation

We determined thathave identified and implemented, and continue to implement, certain remediation efforts to improve the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting hadreporting. These remediation efforts are ongoing and include the following measures to address the material weaknesses:weakness identified: