Everhome Suites Expands Footprint with Openings in Texas and Kentucky and New Jersey, Crossing the 25th Property Milestone

Rhea-AI Summary

Choice Hotels (NYSE: CHH) announced Everhome Suites reached a milestone with 27 properties open after new openings in San Antonio, TX (Oct 2025), Bowling Green, KY (Nov 2025), and Somerset, NJ (Dec 2025).

The brand emphasizes apartment-style suites, a redesigned midscale extended-stay prototype, and continued development partnership with Highside Companies.

Positive

• 27 properties open, marking an early milestone for the Everhome Suites brand
• New hotels opened in San Antonio (Oct 2025), Bowling Green (Nov 2025), and Somerset NJ (Dec 2025)
• Partnership with Highside Companies for recent developments
• Redesigned prototype focused on efficiency and developer feedback

Negative

• None.

Key Figures

Everhome open properties: 27 properties Everhome milestone: 25th property milestone Global hotels: Over 7,500 hotels +5 more

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Everhome open properties 27 properties Everhome Suites footprint nationwide

Everhome milestone 25th property milestone Brand crossed this threshold with latest openings

Global hotels Over 7,500 hotels Choice Hotels global franchise system

Global rooms Nearly 650,000 rooms Choice Hotels systemwide across portfolio

Brand count 22 brands Choice portfolio across segments

Countries and territories 46 countries and territories Choice Hotels operating footprint cited in release

Highside active projects Over $1 billion Highside Companies active real estate projects

Highside founding year 2019 Highside Companies founding date

Market Reality Check

Price: $102.80 Vol: Volume 763,170 is slightl...

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$102.80 Last Close

Volume Volume 763,170 is slightly below the 20-day average of 838,110, suggesting no unusual trading interest ahead of this announcement. normal

Technical Shares at $102.80 are trading below the 200-day MA of $112.89 and 34.88% under the 52-week high.

Peers on Argus

CHH was up 1.2% while key peers were mixed: WH up 0.57% but ATAT, HTHT, H, and I...

CHH was up 1.2% while key peers were mixed: WH up 0.57% but ATAT, HTHT, H, and IHG down between roughly 0.47% and 3.09%, pointing to stock-specific rather than sector-driven strength into this Everhome Suites expansion news.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Jan 26 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Jan 26	Development update	Positive	+0.8%	Reported strong 2025 development with record international and extended stay growth.
Jan 20	Marketing campaign	Positive	-3.6%	Launched global ‘Travel Values’ brand campaign featuring Choice portfolio and rewards.
Jan 14	Earnings date set	Neutral	-0.3%	Announced timing for Q4 and full-year 2025 earnings release and conference call.
Jan 06	Canada expansion	Positive	+5.3%	Disclosed six new Ascend Collection properties in Québec under multi-unit deal.
Dec 10	Dividend declaration	Positive	+2.9%	Announced quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share payable in January 2026.

Pattern Detected

Recent development and expansion news for CHH has generally coincided with positive price reactions, while a large marketing campaign headline saw a negative move.

Recent Company History

Over the past few months, Choice Hotels has highlighted multiple growth drivers. On Dec 10, 2025, it announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.2875 per share, which was followed by a 2.87% gain. Early January 2026 featured Canadian expansion via six Ascend Collection properties, with a 5.33% rise, and a global “Travel Values” marketing campaign that coincided with a 3.64% decline. A January 26 update on strong 2025 development and extended stay momentum preceded a 0.83% increase. Today’s Everhome Suites expansion fits this ongoing development narrative.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement highlights continued expansion in midscale extended stay, with Everhome Suites now...

Analysis

This announcement highlights continued expansion in midscale extended stay, with Everhome Suites now at 27 open properties across multiple states. It reinforces Choice Hotels’ broader platform of over 7,500 hotels and 22 brands in 46 countries and territories, and follows recent development-focused releases. Investors monitoring this story may track future updates on extended stay performance, new openings, and any execution risks cited in Form 10‑K and Form 10‑Q risk factors.

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Sustained brand momentum underscores Choice Hotels' leadership in midscale extended stay

NORTH BETHESDA, Md., Feb. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors and a leader in the extended stay segment, continues to grow its national footprint with recent openings in Texas, Kentucky and New Jersey.

These additions mark a significant milestone for the brand, with 27 Everhome Suites properties now open nationwide — making Everhome one of the first among the industry's recently launched midscale extended stay brands to reach this critical threshold.

Designed for guests seeking apartment-style accommodations for longer stays, Everhome Suites offers spacious suites with fully equipped kitchens, modern design, and thoughtful amenities to help travelers feel at home while on the road.

"Extended stay continues to be one of the most compelling segments in lodging, and Everhome Suites is a key part of our growth strategy," said Matt McElhare, Vice President & Extended Stay Segment Lead at Choice Hotels International. "This redesigned prototype reflects the disciplined, insight‑driven approach we bring to the segment—ensuring we're developing solutions that meet owners where they are today while positioning them for long‑term success. By integrating feedback from developers and operators, we're delivering a smarter, more efficient design that enhances project viability and elevates the guest experience."

The newly opened hotels were developed with longtime collaborators of Choice Hotels, Highside Companies.

The latest additions to the Everhome Suites portfolio include:

• Everhome Suites San Antonio, TX opened in October 2025. Located at 619 N Hunt Lane, the property is ideally positioned near major employers and attractions in one of Texas' most dynamic cities. Guests benefit from proximity to Lackland Air Force Base, the South Texas Medical Center, and corporate offices for USAA and Wells Fargo. The hotel also serves leisure travelers visiting SeaWorld San Antonio and the city's vibrant downtown area.
• Everhome Suites Bowling Green, KY opened in November 2025. Situated at 1699 Charlie Court, this property caters to extended stay guests connected to Western Kentucky University, the GM Corvette Assembly Plant, and major healthcare facilities such as The Medical Center at Bowling Green. Its location also provides convenient access to regional manufacturing hubs and attractions like the National Corvette Museum.
• Everhome Suites Somerset, NJ opened in late December 2025. Located at 1860 Easton Avenue, the hotel will serve the bustling New Jersey corridor with easy access to Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, and Johnson & Johnson's corporate headquarters. The property is also strategically positioned near major highways, making it an ideal choice for business travelers and those visiting the greater New York metropolitan area.

Since its launch, Everhome Suites has continued to attract developers and guests alike with its flexible design and strong value proposition. The brand's pipeline reflects Choice Hotels' commitment to meeting the growing demand for extended stay accommodations nationwide.

For more information on Everhome Suites development opportunities, visit https://www.choicehotelsdevelopment.com/our-brands/extended-stay/everhome-suites

Everhome Suites®: Closer to Home® 
The Everhome Suites brand provides a Closer to Home®  experience that enables guests to live life on their terms during longer-term stays. The newly constructed midscale hotels are designed to help extended stay guests maintain routine on the road with apartment-style suites featuring fully equipped kitchens, spa-like bathrooms and customizable "me" spaces, including movable workstations, full-size closets and additional storage. Everhome Suites properties have modern and sophisticated public spaces, 24/7 fitness centers with Peloton bikes, guest laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi and self-service marketplaces with a variety of fresh and frozen meal and grocery options. For more information, visit https://www.choicehotels.com/everhome-suites.

About Choice Hotels®
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 46 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.

About Highside Companies
 Founded in 2019, Highside Companies is a Denver-based real estate company, with over $1 billion in active projects across the U.S. and Canada. Under the direction of a leadership team with more than a century of combined experience in every aspect of the commercial real estate lifecycle, Highside offers best-in-class investment, investment management, and development solutions across multiple asset classes. For more information, visit www.highsidecompanies.com.

Forward-Looking Statements 
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including anticipated development and hotel openings. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations.

Addendum 
This is not an offering. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made except by a Franchise Disclosure Document first filed and registered with applicable state authorities. A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 915 Meeting St Ste 600, North Bethesda, MD 20852, email: development@choicehotels.com. 

© 2026 Choice Hotels International, Inc. All Rights Reserved 

 

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FAQ

What did Choice Hotels (CHH) announce about Everhome Suites on February 2, 2026?

They announced Everhome Suites has reached 27 open properties with three recent openings in Texas, Kentucky and New Jersey. According to the company, this milestone reflects brand momentum and a redesigned midscale extended-stay prototype aimed at owner viability and guest comfort.

Which Everhome Suites locations opened most recently under CHH and when did they open?

Recent openings include San Antonio, TX (Oct 2025), Bowling Green, KY (Nov 2025), and Somerset, NJ (Dec 2025). According to the company, each property targets nearby employers, universities, hospitals, and regional travel corridors to serve extended-stay demand.

How does Everhome Suites (CHH) position its product for extended-stay travelers?

Everhome Suites offers apartment-style suites with fully equipped kitchens, spa-like bathrooms, and movable workstations for longer stays. According to the company, properties include fitness centers, guest laundry, free Wi-Fi, and self-service marketplaces to support extended-stay routines.

What development partners and resources does Choice Hotels (CHH) cite for Everhome Suites growth?

Choice Hotels cites development collaboration with Highside Companies on the newest properties and directs prospective developers to its development portal. According to the company, the pipeline reflects ongoing demand and a focus on designs that improve project viability for owners.