# Choice Hotels International, Inc.

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world, with over 7,500 hotels, representing nearly 650,000 rooms, in 47 countries and territories. A wide-ranging portfolio of 22 brands that includes full-service upper upscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy properties enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® rewards program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.

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Official Website: https://www.choicehotels.com/

## Social Media - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/user/Choicehotels

## Social Media - TikTok
https://www.tiktok.com/@choicehotels?lang=en

## Social Media - Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/choicehotels
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## Social Media - LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/company/choice-hotels-international/

## Social Media - X
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## Social Media - Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/choicehotels/
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## Founding Date
1939

## Global Presence
• Over 7,500 franchised hotels
 • Nearly 650,000 rooms
 • Presence in 47 countries & territories

## History & Evolution
• 1939 – Founded as Quality Courts United, a nonprofit referral chain of motor courts.
 • 1963 – Converts to a for-profit corporation, renamed Quality Courts Motels, Inc.
 • 1968 – Merger with Park Consolidated Motels; Stewart W. Bainum Sr. becomes CEO; headquarters relocates to Washington, D.C. region.
 • 1972 – Renamed Quality Inns International.
 • 1981–1982 – Launch of Comfort Inn and introduction of the industry’s first multi-tier segmentation strategy.
 • 1990 – Acquires Rodeway Inn & Econo Lodge; rebrands as Choice Hotels International.
 • 1993 – Canadian expansion via joint venture with Journey’s End.
 • 1996–1997 – Spin-off from Manor Care and completes IPO on NYSE under ticker CHH.
 • 2005 – Acquires Suburban Extended Stay (now Suburban Studios).
 • 2008 – Launches the Ascend Hotel Collection, one of the first soft-brand hotel collections.
 • 2018–2022 – Expansion via WoodSpring Suites acquisition and Radisson Hotel Group Americas acquisition.
 • 2023 – Corporate headquarters moves to Pike & Rose in North Bethesda, Maryland.

## Brands Portfolio
Brands Portfolio (All Sub-Brands):

 Upper Upscale & Upscale:
 • Cambria Hotels
 • Ascend Collection
 • Radisson Blu
 • Radisson Collection
 • Radisson
 • Radisson RED
 • Radisson Individuals
 • Park Plaza
 • Radisson Inn & Suites

 Upper Midscale & Midscale:
 • Comfort Inn & Suites
 • Comfort Suites
 • Quality Inn
 • Clarion
 • Clarion Pointe
 • Country Inn & Suites
 • Park Inn by Radisson

 Extended Stay:
 • Everhome Suites
 • MainStay Suites
 • Suburban Studios
 • WoodSpring Suites

 Economy:
 • Econo Lodge
 • Rodeway Inn

## Recent Developments
Expanded international footprint to nearly 160,000 rooms outside the U.S. in 2025, representing 13% year-over-year growth in international rooms.

 Accelerated U.S. extended-stay growth, with net rooms up 12%, driven by a 14% increase in openings versus September 30, 2024.

 Advanced the Choice Privileges loyalty platform, completing a meaningful transformation that expanded redemption options and earned top rankings from U.S. News and WalletHub.

## Market Value
~$4.69 billion

## Ticker Symbol
CHH (NYSE)

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