Choice Hotels — Aug 5, 2026 release

2 Selling, general and administrative expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2026 included $0.2 million of expense related to the post-employment benefits announced on May 20, 2026. The Company expects to recognize approximately $2.7 million of total post-employment benefits through August 31, 2026. • U.S. RevPAR increased 1.3% in the second quarter, compared to the same period of 2025, driven by a 0.7% increase in rate and a 40-basis-point increase in occupancy, primarily reflecting strength in the East North Central, Middle Atlantic, and West South Central regions. • International RevPAR increased 2.1% on a currency-neutral basis in the second quarter, compared to the same period of 2025, led by the Caribbean and Latin America and further supported by continued strength in Canada and Asia Pacific. System Size and Development (Rooms) June 30, 2026 June 30, 2025 Change U.S. 499,226 500,562 -0.3%     U.S. upscale, extended stay, and midscale 442,676 439,744 0.7% International 161,863 143,838 12.5% Global 661,089 644,400 2.6%     Global upscale, extended stay, and midscale 599,207 578,226 3.6% • Global room openings increased 16% in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the same period of 2025, as the Company opened approximately 8,300 global rooms. • Extended stay remained a core growth engine, supported by strong unit economics and continued developer demand, with U.S. extended stay net rooms growing 13.0% compared t