Ascend Hotel Collection

$AHCSF500 #501

CategoryLodging

SubcategoryLodging

Locations184

Franchisee Count184

Franchise Fee$45,000

Item 7 Low$410,650

Item 7 Midpoint$1,705,400

Item 7 High$3,000,150

Royalty FeesExcept 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.

Ad / Brand Fund3%

Sold Not Open0

ParentChoice Hotels International, Inc.

Founded2008

Completeness34/34 (100%)

Years in Business18

Began Franchising2008

HQNorth Bethesda, MD

Executives45

LinksWeb

Main Phone(301) 592-5000

Emaildevelopment@choicehotels.com

FDD IssuedApril 1, 2025

Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026

FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 · 2021 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒

Franchisor

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.

Franchisees must use the choiceADVANTAGE® property management system, and training on this system is mandatory for all General Managers and front desk staff. The Rules and Regulations manual is a minimum of 77 pages and is accessible via the proprietary intranet site, ChoiceConnect.

Read Ascend Hotel Collection’s complete 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document — plus 7 prior years on file. Founder level — $19/mo — also unlocks Item 19 revenue, financial strength and unit trajectory across all 3,860 brands on FranDeals.