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Choice Hotels International, Inc. (CHH) maintains its position as a leading global lodging franchisor through strategic innovation and a diverse portfolio of hospitality brands. This page serves as the definitive source for all company announcements, operational updates, and industry developments.
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Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share on its common stock. The dividend will be paid on October 16, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 1, 2025.
Choice Hotels operates a portfolio of 22 brands across nearly 7,500 hotels with over 640,000 rooms in 46 countries and territories. The company's diverse portfolio spans from full-service upper upscale to economy properties, with a strong presence in midscale and extended stay segments.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) has marked its entry into Argentina with the opening of Radisson Blu Bariloche, a luxury lakeside retreat located along Lake Nahuel Huapi in Patagonia. The property features 80 rooms, including 32 suites, and represents a significant milestone in the expansion of Choice's upper upscale brand across the Caribbean and Latin America.
The hotel offers two signature restaurants - Coolto and Omakase, the Michel Rolland Wine Bar, and El Ojo chocolate boutique. Wellness amenities include the Lahuan Wellness Spa, a heated in-out pool, and a state-of-the-art gym. Guests have access to outdoor activities including hiking, skiing, and water sports, while also benefiting from the Choice Privileges rewards program.
Apollo (NYSE:APO) affiliates have provided a US$500 million investment-grade financing package to Highside Companies, a portfolio company of Westmount Park Investments. The financing will support Highside's Everhome Suites platform expansion in partnership with Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH).
Highside Companies, a vertically integrated real estate development and investment platform led by CEO Justin Roberts, currently has over US$1 billion in projects underway across the United States and Canada. The company focuses on extended-stay hospitality, multifamily, self-storage, and light industrial sectors, utilizing a data-driven approach for site selection and development.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) announced significant expansion of its Everhome Suites brand with seven new properties across strategic U.S. markets. The midscale extended stay brand has reached 17 properties currently open, with 16 under construction and 45 in the pipeline, targeting nearly 25 hotels by year-end.
New locations include properties in Bozeman (MT), Ontario (CA), San Bernardino (CA), Yuma (AZ), Newington (NH), Rochester (NY), and Somerset (NJ). The expansion marks the brand's entry into highly competitive Southern California markets and includes its milestone 20th property in Yuma. The properties feature fully equipped kitchens, spa-style bathrooms, premium one-bedroom suites, and amenities like 24/7 fitness centers with Peloton bikes.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) has released findings from a nationwide survey highlighting Americans' deep connection with waffles during their hotel stays. The survey reveals that 74% of travelers consider a relaxing breakfast essential to their vacation experience, with 66% ranking breakfast among their top family travel memories.
The study shows a significant shift in breakfast habits during vacations, with 63% of travelers sitting down for breakfast while traveling compared to just 18% on weekdays. Comfort Hotels serves over 30 million waffles annually across its properties. The survey also uncovered America's waffle preferences, with 41% prioritizing crispiness, 74% preferring traditional butter and syrup toppings, and 67% favoring full-size waffles over mini versions.
To celebrate National Waffle Day on August 24, Choice Hotels is launching a nationwide sweepstakes and hosting a special NYC Waffle Lounge pop-up event.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) announced the expansion of its upscale Cambria Hotels brand with four new properties in Templeton (CA), Tampa (FL), Plymouth (MA), and Portland (OR). The brand currently has nearly 60 hotels in the pipeline, including upcoming locations in Times Square, NY, Fort Worth, TX, and its first Canadian property in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The expansion highlights include: the 132-room solar-powered Templeton hotel in wine country, a 104-room Tampa property catering to cruise travelers, a 107-room Plymouth location near historic landmarks, and a 178-room Portland hotel in the Pearl District. Choice Hotels' upscale portfolio has grown 15% year-over-year to over 110,000 rooms globally, with nearly 29,000 more in development.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE:CHH) is celebrating National Waffle Day with a special one-day pop-up "Waffle Lounge" event in New York City's Union Square on August 21, 2025. The event highlights Comfort Hotels' signature free waffle breakfast, which serves over 30 million waffles annually across its properties.
The free pop-up experience will feature multiple attractions including a waffle food truck, latte bar, nail art station, massage chairs, and photo opportunities. Visitors can also enter to win one of 10 one-night stays at participating Comfort or select Choice hotels through an Instagram promotion starting August 21.
The initiative comes as 70% of consumers report preferring nostalgic, feel-good meals over gourmet options, aligning with Comfort's long-standing tradition of offering waffles as part of its free breakfast since the early 1990s.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) has acquired the remaining 50% stake in Choice Hotels Canada from InnVest Hotels for $112 million, transitioning from a master franchising model to a direct franchising model. The transaction, completed in July 2025, was funded through available cash and existing credit facilities.
The consolidated Canadian business is expected to generate $23 million in fee revenue and $18 million in EBITDA for full-year 2025. Choice Hotels Canada currently operates 350 hotels with 30,000 rooms and has 2,500 rooms in the pipeline. The consolidation will expand Choice Hotels Canada's brand portfolio from 8 to 22 brands, with Brian Leon continuing as CEO of Canadian operations.
This move is part of Choice Hotels' broader international expansion strategy, which includes recent growth in Brazil, France, and China, with the company's international rooms portfolio growing 5% to over 140,000 rooms in Q2 2025.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH) reported its Q2 2025 results, highlighting a 2.1% growth in global net rooms to 644,400 rooms. The company posted net income of $81.7 million ($1.75 EPS), compared to $87.1 million in Q2 2024. Adjusted EBITDA reached a Q2 record of $165.0 million, up 2% year-over-year.
Key developments include the acquisition of the remaining 50% stake in Choice Hotels Canada for $112 million, expanding from 8 to 22 brands in Canada. International expansion accelerated with strategic agreements in Brazil, France, and China, leading to a 5% growth in international rooms. The company's global pipeline exceeded 93,000 rooms, with domestic extended stay segment growing by 10.5%.
However, domestic RevPAR decreased by 2.9% in Q2 2025, leading to revised full-year RevPAR guidance of -3% to 0%, down from previous -1% to 1% outlook.
Choice Hotels (NYSE:CHH) has launched its fourth season of College Sports Gameday Experiences through its Choice Privileges rewards program. The program offers 40 VIP packages throughout the 2025 college football season, providing exclusive access to 15 top teams, including national champions Ohio State University and newly added University of South Carolina.
Members can bid on Platinum and Silver VIP packages using Choice Privileges points, with four kickoff matchups currently live. Platinum packages include premium game tickets, pre-game passes, two-night hotel stays, and $1,500 in travel gift cards. Last season, members redeemed nearly 6 million points for gameday experiences. The company also announced a limited-time offer for new Choice Privileges® Mastercard® holders to earn 60,000 bonus points after qualifying purchases.