Investment & Retirement

Retirement Plan (401k)

At Choice we are committed to investing in our associate's future. When you enroll in the Retirement Savings and Investment plan, you take your first step down the road to secure your financial future.

Eligibility — As a non-temporary Choice Associate, you are eligible to contribute to the plan after 3 months of service. You may rollover funds from a previous employer at any time.

Choice Contributions — The company matches the first 3% of your compensation deferred to the plan at a rate of 100%. You will be matched at 50% for the next 2% of compensation that you defer. Company matches are made each pay period and are invested in the same funds that you have chosen for your own contributions.

Vesting — All company contributions made after January 1, 2006 are immediately 100% vested.

Choice Hotels Employee Stock Purchase Plan

As a Choice Associate, you can own a piece of the company by purchasing Choice Hotels International, Inc. stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Eligibility — You are eligible to participate in the Plan during the first quarter following 90 days of employment with Choice Hotels International, provided you work more than 20 hours per week and more than five months per year.

Purchasing Stock — You pay for 90% of the cost of the stock, and the company pays 10%. There are no commission or brokerage fees for stock purchases under ESPP. You own the stock from time of purchase. You may contribute 2-10% of your after-tax pay to the Plan.