Lodging

Ascend Hotel Collection

North Bethesda, MD · Founded 2008 · AHCS

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a franchisor of hotel brands including Ascend Hotel Collection, which offers franchises for the establishment and operation of upscale, full-service resort, historic, and boutique hotels with strong local identity and commitment to outstanding guest service.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
184
units (2025)
1.1%
year over year

Units by Year

174
2022
177
2023
182
2024
184
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$410,650 – $3,000,150
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$45,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
3%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

Except as identified in this Item 5, the affiliation fee, extension fee, property management system fees and training fees are uniform, are fully earned by us when paid by you, and we have no obligation to refund these fees.

Leadership

  • Dominic E. Dragisich

    Interim Chief Executive Officer

  • Patrick J. Cimerola

    Chief Human Resources Officer

  • David A. Pepper

    Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer

  • Simone Wu

    Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and External Affairs

  • Scott E. Oaksmith

    Chief Financial Officer

  • Raul Ramirez Sanchez

    Chief Segment and International Operations Officer

  • Noha Abdalla

    Chief Marketing Officer

  • Anna Scozzafava

    Chief Strategy Officer and Senior Vice President, Technology

  • Jeff Lobb

    Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary

  • Brian Kirkland

    Chief Information Officer

On File

FDD years
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Franchisee records
184
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
0
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
57 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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