CEO — Patrick S. Pacious: The former CEO resigned in connection with his pre-arranged transition to an advisor role and the appointment of a named internal successor (Interim CEO) as the new President and CEO.

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. On August 28, 2026, the Company entered into the Credit Agreement, which provides for a $500 million unsecured term loan (the “Term Loan”) with a scheduled maturity date of August 28, 2029, subject to an optional one-year extension that can be requested by the Company prior to the initial maturity date. The effectiveness of such extension is subject to the consent of the lenders…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. See

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 5, 2026 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Director — Ali Keshavarz: Appointment of a new director to the Board.

President & CEO — Patrick S. Pacious: Patrick S. Pacious is stepping down as President & CEO with no immediate successor named.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On April 30, 2026 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Corporate Secretary & External Affairs — Simone Wu: Simone Wu intends to retire from her role with an orderly transition planned.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 19, 2026 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Chief Segment and International Operations Officer — Raul Ramirez: The filing discloses the execution of updated severance and non-compensation agreements for existing executives, not a departure, appointment, or board election.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 5, 2025 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 6, 2025 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

of this Current Report on Form 8-K is furnished and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing. Three Months Ended Six Months Ended (unaudited) June 30, 2024…

The provided text is only the standard Item 5.02 header and does not contain the specific details of the management change required to classify the event.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 8, 2025 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On February 20, 2025 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Chief Commercial Officer — Robert McDowell: The Chief Commercial Officer is voluntarily resigning to pursue other opportunities, representing a genuine executive departure without immediate succession details.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On November 4, 2024 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On August 8, 2024 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended June 30, 2024. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. On July 2, 2024, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (the “Company”) closed its sale of $600.0 million aggregate principal amount of its 5.850% senior notes due 2034 (the “notes”). The notes were issued pursuant to an Indenture, dated as of August 25, 2010 (the “Base Indenture”), between the Company and Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (as successor to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association), as trustee (in such capacity, the “Trustee”), as supplemen…

Creation of a Direct Financial Obligation or an Obligation under an Off-Balance Sheet Arrangement of a Registrant. On June 28, 2024, the Company entered into the Restated Credit Agreement, which amends and restates the Company’s existing amended and restated senior unsecured credit agreement, dated as of August 20, 2018, among the Company, the Administrative Agent, the other agents party thereto and the lenders party thereto (as amended, extended, supplemented or otherwise modified from time…

Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement. See

Results of Operations and Financial Condition. On May 8, 2024 , Choice Hotels International, Inc. issued a press release announcing earnings for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. A copy of the release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

Other Events. On March 11, 2024, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (“Choice”) issued a press release announcing the expiration of the exchange offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (“Wyndham”), and the withdrawal of its nomination of the highly qualified, independent director candidates for election at Wyndham’s 2024 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. The press release also announced that Choice’s board of directors has approved an increase i…

and shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liability of such section. The foregoing description is qualified in its entirety by reference to the text of such press release and is incorporated herein by reference and constitutes part of this report. Forward-looking Statements Information set forth herein includes “forward-looking statements.” Certain, but not necessarily all, of such forward-looking…