- Definition: Headquarters in Rockville, MD, CHI is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. CHI currently franchises more than 7,000 hotels in more than 40 countries and territories.
- Example: Franchisor of the following brands: Ascend Hotel Collection, Cambria Hotels, Comfort, Sleep Inn, Clarion, Clarion Pointe, Quality, Everhome Suites, Mainstay Suites, Woodspring Suites, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel, Econo Lodge and Rodeway.
References: https://www.choicehotels.com/about