Lodging

Econo Lodge

North Bethesda, Maryland · Founded 1939 · ELCD

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is a franchisor of hotel brands including Econo Lodge. Econo Lodge branded hotels provide a comfortable stay at a great value for business and leisure travelers, with the option to operate as Econo Lodge Inn & Suites if at least 10% of rooms are suites.

2026 Franchise 500
Unranked
599
units (2025)
-6.8%
year over year

Units by Year

702
2022
677
2023
643
2024
599
2025

Total outlets at year end, from FDD Item 20.

The Investment

Initial investment
$194,595 – $1,106,595
FDD Item 7
Franchise fee
$35,000
FDD Item 5
Ad fund
26.4%
FDD Item 6
Financial performance
Yes
FDD Item 19 disclosure
Royalty

5% of Gross Room Revenues

Leadership

  • Patrick S. Pacious

    Director, President and Chief Executive Officer

  • Patrick J. Cimerola

    Chief Human Resources Officer

  • David A. Pepper

    Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer

  • Dominic E. Dragisich

    Executive Vice President, Operations and Chief Global Brand Officer

  • 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
2
Current roster rows
Signed, not open
15
FDD Item 20, Table 5
Franchising for
35 yrs

Franchise Disclosure Documents

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