The Great Hotel Squeeze: How Franchise Giants Are Quietly Bleeding the Owners Who Built Their Empire
More than 90 Choice Hotels franchisees are suing the company over an alleged $61 million vendor kickback scheme. Here's what the lawsuits reveal about franchising in 2026.
The Barbell and the Broker: Hotel Brokerage in 2026 and the Discipline of Selective Opportunity
Hotel brokerage in 2026 isn't a broad-based recovery — it's a market splitting into two extremes. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers.