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Choice Hotels Data Breach Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Choice Hotels International, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Choice Hotels International
Choice Hotels International is a major player in the hospitality industry, headquartered in North Bethesda, Maryland. The company offers a wide portfolio of brands that serve both business and leisure travelers and, as of 2025, franchises over 7,500 hotels in 46 countries and territories.
What Happened?
On Jan. 14, 2026, a skilled individual used social engineering tactics to gain unauthorized access to a Choice Hotels application containing records related to franchisees and franchise applicants.
This breach occurred even though the application required multifactor authentication (MFA). The company detected the unauthorized access and shut it down in less than an hour.
After a thorough investigation, Choice Hotels determined on Jan. 26, 2026, that sensitive information had been accessed.
The breach impacted residents in several states, including at least 66 people in Maine and 67 in New Hampshire.
On Feb. 19, 2026, Choice Hotels began mailing notification letters to those affected.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Contact information
- Dates of birth
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Choice Hotels data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for the exposure of your sensitive personal information. Lawyers are ready to help individuals who have suffered harm as a result of this breach.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, complete the below form.
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