Choice Hotels International (CHH) 10-K/A 3 Nov 14 2013 FY Annual report (amended) Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Feb. 14, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Document Information	'	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL INC /DE	'	'
Trading Symbol	'chh	'	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0001046311	'	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'	'
Entity Filer Category	'Large Accelerated Filer	'	'
Document Type	'10-K	'	'
Document Period End Date	31-Dec-13	'	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2013	'	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'FY	'	'
Amendment Flag	'true	'	'
Amendment Description	'The Company has corrected its revenue recognition method to recognize royalty and certain marketing and reservation system fees as revenue in the same period as the gross room revenues are earned by its franchisees.	'	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	58,627,712	'
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	'Yes	'	'
Entity Voluntary Filers	'No	'	'
Entity Current Reporting Status	'Yes	'	'
Entity Public Float	'	'	$1,126,592,712

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Inc

Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
REVENUES:	'	'	'
Royalty fees	$267,812,000	$261,680,000	$246,475,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	18,686,000	14,203,000	14,052,000
Procurement services	20,668,000	17,962,000	18,111,000
Marketing and reservation	407,633,000	389,678,000	354,152,000
Other	9,851,000	9,205,000	7,812,000
Total revenues	724,650,000	692,728,000	640,602,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	111,713,000	101,879,000	106,436,000
Depreciation and amortization	9,056,000	7,691,000	7,497,000
Marketing and reservation	407,633,000	389,678,000	354,152,000
Total operating expenses	528,402,000	499,248,000	468,085,000
Operating income	196,248,000	193,480,000	172,517,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Interest expense	42,537,000	27,189,000	12,939,000
Interest income	-2,547,000	-1,540,000	-1,306,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	526,000	0
Other (gains) losses	-1,780,000	-1,989,000	2,442,000
Equity in net income of affiliates	-634,000	-212,000	-269,000
Other income and expenses, net	-37,576,000	-23,974,000	-13,806,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	158,672,000	169,506,000	158,711,000
Income taxes	45,322,000	48,228,000	47,878,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	113,350,000	121,278,000	110,833,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	359,000	335,000	228,000
Net income	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.94	$2.09	$1.87
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.93	$2.09	$1.87
Continuing operations [Member]	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.94	$2.09	$1.86
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$1.92	$2.08	$1.86
Discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'
REVENUES:	'	'	'
Total revenues	4,774,000	4,573,000	4,356,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Total operating expenses	4,204,000	4,040,000	3,993,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES:	'	'	'
Income taxes	211,000	198,000	135,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$359,000	$335,000	$228,000
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$23,443	$38,716	$31,807	$19,743	$20,704	$42,744	$34,374	$23,791	$113,709	$121,613	$111,061
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	862	862	862
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,863	237	615
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss (net of income tax of $48 for the year ended December 31, 2012)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	80	0
Settlement of pension plan (net of income tax of $840 for the year ended December 31, 2012)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	1,406	0
Actuarial pension loss (net of income tax of $649 for the year ended December 31, 2011)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	-1,086
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,001	2,585	391
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$111,708	$124,198	$111,452

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com1

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Actuarial loss, tax	$48	'
Settlement of pension plan, tax	840	'
Actuarial pension loss, tax	'	$649

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets

Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$167,795	$134,177
Receivables (net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $12,187 and $11,658, respectively)	82,385	79,999
Income taxes receivable	0	2,201
Deferred income taxes	26,684	26,198
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	400	3,486
Other current assets	29,710	36,669
Total current assets	306,974	282,730
Property and equipment, at cost, net	67,852	51,651
Goodwill	65,813	65,813
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	9,953	13,473
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	5,844	29,467
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	15,950	12,755
Other assets	84,036	76,013
Total assets	556,422	531,902
Current liabilities	'	'
Accounts payable	41,663	38,714
Accrued expenses	56,625	55,552
Deferred revenue	61,188	71,154
Current portion of long-term debt	10,088	8,195
Deferred compensation and retirement plan obligations	2,492	2,522
Income taxes payable	2,282	0
Total current liabilities	174,338	176,137
Long-term debt	783,471	847,150
Deferred compensation and retirement plan obligations	22,527	20,399
Deferred income taxes	5,149	10,864
Other liabilities	23,808	15,990
Total liabilities	1,009,293	1,070,540
Commitments and Contingencies	'	'
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT	'	'
Common stock, $0.01 par value; 160,000,000 shares authorized; 95,345,362 shares issued at December 31, 2013 and 2012 and 58,638,863 and 58,171,059 shares outstanding at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	586	582
Additional paid-in-capital	117,768	110,246
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-6,217	-4,216
Treasury stock (36,706,499 and 37,174,303 shares at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively), at cost	-918,031	-927,776
Retained earnings	353,023	282,526
Total shareholders’ deficit	-452,871	-538,638
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$556,422	$531,902

Consolidated_Balance_Sheets_Pa

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Current assets	'	'
Receivables, allowance for doubtful accounts	$12,187	$11,658
SHAREHOLDERS' DEFICIT	'	'
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$0.01	$0.01
Common stock, shares authorized	160,000,000	160,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	95,345,362	95,345,362
Common stock, shares outstanding	58,638,863	58,171,059
Treasury stock, shares	36,706,499	37,174,303

Consolidated_Statements_Of_Cas

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net income	$113,709,000	$121,613,000	$111,061,000
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	9,582,000	8,226,000	8,024,000
Provision for bad debts, net	2,743,000	2,923,000	2,192,000
Non-cash stock compensation and other charges	11,271,000	12,375,000	14,511,000
Non-cash interest and other (income) loss	1,545,000	292,000	2,208,000
Loss on extinguishment of debt	0	526,000	0
Dividends received from equity method investments	1,445,000	1,310,000	1,139,000
Deferred income taxes	-6,277,000	-1,126,000	5,866,000
Equity in net income of affiliates	-634,000	-212,000	-269,000
Changes in assets and liabilities:	'	'	'
Receivables	-7,899,000	-6,807,000	-9,764,000
Advances to/from marketing and reservation activities, net	42,991,000	30,983,000	1,553,000
Forgivable notes receivable, net	-8,347,000	-10,898,000	-3,475,000
Accounts payable	2,304,000	11,000	-1,851,000
Accrued expenses	-9,595,000	12,376,000	6,346,000
Income taxes payable/receivable	4,276,000	-2,662,000	-4,562,000
Deferred revenue	-9,861,000	2,188,000	1,523,000
Other assets	-3,197,000	-3,476,000	-3,162,000
Other liabilities	9,857,000	-17,520,000	29,000
Net cash provided by operating activities	153,913,000	150,122,000	131,369,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	-33,397,000	-15,443,000	-10,924,000
Equity method investments	-5,685,000	-20,285,000	-5,000,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	-2,676,000	-1,697,000	-1,602,000
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	4,168,000	11,223,000	644,000
Proceeds from sale of assets	243,000	0	1,654,000
Other items, net	-728,000	-433,000	-564,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,422,000	-47,101,000	-20,329,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	3,360,000	543,500,000	75,000
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	-57,000,000	57,000,000	-200,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-8,204,000	-4,422,000	-297,000
Debt issuance costs	0	-4,759,000	-2,356,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,460,000	1,559,000	1,227,000
Purchase of treasury stock	-3,965,000	-22,586,000	-53,617,000
Dividends paid	-32,799,000	-654,092,000	-43,747,000
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	8,864,000	7,090,000	3,845,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-88,284,000	-76,710,000	-95,070,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	36,207,000	26,311,000	15,970,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-2,589,000	809,000	-172,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	134,177,000	107,057,000	91,259,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	167,795,000	134,177,000	107,057,000
Cash payments during the year for:	'	'	'
Income taxes, net of refunds	47,513,000	51,548,000	45,483,000
Interest	43,327,000	16,954,000	15,527,000
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'	'
Dividends declared but not paid	10,785,000	1,000	10,719,000
Equity method investments	0	3,900,000	0
Capital lease obligation	0	0	908,000
Debt issuance costs	0	6,500,000	0
Issuance of treasury stock to employee stock purchase plan	0	0	739,000
Investment in property and equipment acquired in accounts payable	658,000	0	0
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted shares of common stock and performance vested restricted stock units	8,500,000	9,517,000	9,604,000
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Dividends paid	-500,000	0	'
Non-cash investing and financing activities:	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted shares of common stock and performance vested restricted stock units	$1,298,000	$0	$0

Consolidated_Statements_of_Sha

Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Deficit (USD $)	Total	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Beginning balance at Dec. 31, 2010	($49,396)	$596	$92,774	($7,192)	($872,306)	$736,732
Beginning balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2010	'	59,583,770	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	111,061	'	'	'	'	111,061
Other comprehensive income	391	'	'	391	'	'
Exercise of stock options (shares)	175,386	175,386	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	3,622	2	2,913	'	707	'
Issuance of restricted stock and PVRSU (shares)	'	247,298	'	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock and PVRSU	0	2	-9,604	'	9,602	'
Cancellation of restricted stock (shares)	'	-68,580	'	'	'	'
Cancellation of restricted stock	0	0	2,300	'	-2,300	'
Share based compensation on equity awards	11,324	'	11,324	'	'	'
Change in excess tax benefits on equity awards	2,958	'	2,958	'	'	'
Dividends declared	-43,506	'	'	'	'	-43,506
Treasury purchases (shares)	'	-1,681,324	'	'	'	'
Treasury purchases	-53,617	-17	'	'	-53,600	'
Issuance of treasury shares (shares)	'	21,096	'	'	'	'
Issuance of treasury shares	739	'	'	'	739	'
Other	203	'	'	'	203	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2011	-16,221	583	102,665	-6,801	-916,955	804,287
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2011	'	58,277,646	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	121,613	'	'	'	'	121,613
Other comprehensive income	2,585	'	'	2,585	'	'
Exercise of stock options (shares)	266,754	266,754	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	7,090	3	3,515	'	3,572	'
Issuance of restricted stock and PVRSU (shares)	'	266,159	'	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock and PVRSU	0	2	-9,517	'	9,515	'
Cancellation of restricted stock (shares)	'	-26,824	'	'	'	'
Cancellation of restricted stock	0	0	967	'	-967	'
Share based compensation on equity awards	11,377	'	11,377	'	'	'
Change in excess tax benefits on equity awards	1,239	'	1,239	'	'	'
Dividends declared	-643,374	'	'	'	'	-643,374
Treasury purchases (shares)	'	-612,676	'	'	'	'
Treasury purchases	-22,586	-6	'	'	-22,580	'
Other	-361	'	'	'	-361	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2012	-538,638	582	110,246	-4,216	-927,776	282,526
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2012	58,171,059	58,171,059	'	'	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	113,709	'	'	'	'	113,709
Other comprehensive income	-2,001	'	'	-2,001	'	'
Exercise of stock options (shares)	347,180	347,180	'	'	'	'
Exercise of stock options	8,864	2	3,486	'	5,376	'
Issuance of restricted stock and PVRSU (shares)	'	265,056	'	'	'	'
Issuance of restricted stock and PVRSU	0	3	-9,798	'	9,795	'
Cancellation of restricted stock (shares)	'	-40,552	'	'	'	'
Cancellation of restricted stock	0	0	1,453	'	-1,453	'
Share based compensation on equity awards	11,417	'	11,417	'	'	'
Change in excess tax benefits on equity awards	964	'	964	'	'	'
Dividends declared	-43,212	'	'	'	'	-43,212
Treasury purchases (shares)	'	-103,880	'	'	'	'
Treasury purchases	-3,965	-1	'	'	-3,964	'
Other	-9	'	'	'	-9	'
Ending balance at Dec. 31, 2013	($452,871)	$586	$117,768	($6,217)	($918,031)	$353,023
Ending balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2013	58,638,863	58,638,863	'	'	'	'

Company_Information_and_Summar

Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	'
	Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
	Organization
	Choice Hotels International, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and subsidiaries (the "Company") is primarily in the business of hotel franchising. As of December 31, 2013, the Company had franchise agreements representing 6,340 open hotels and 503 hotels under construction, awaiting conversion or approved for development in 50 states, the District of Columbia and more than 35 countries and territories outside the United States under the brand names: Comfort Inn®, Comfort Suites®, Quality® , Clarion®, Sleep Inn®, Econo Lodge®, Rodeway Inn®, MainStay Suites®, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel®, Cambria Suites® and Ascend Hotel Collection®.
	Basis of Presentation
	The accompanying consolidated financial statements present the financial position, results of operations and cash flows of Choice Hotels International, Inc. and subsidiaries. The Company consolidate entities under our control, including variable interest entities where it is deemed to be the primary beneficiary. Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, including corporate joint ventures and certain other entities, in which the Company owns 50% or less and exercises significant influence over the operating and financial policies of the investee are accounted for by the equity method. All significant inter-company accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
	The consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and require management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Accordingly, ultimate results could differ from those estimates.
	In our opinion, the accompanying consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary to fairly present our financial position and results of operations. Except as otherwise disclosed, all adjustments are of a normal recurring nature.
	Revision to Prior Period Financial Statements - Cash Flow Presentation
	In the second quarter of 2013, a misapplication of GAAP was identified related to the presentation of cash flows pursuant to forgivable notes receivable. Previously, the Company applied Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 230 "Statement of Cash Flows" paragraphs 12 and 13 when reporting cash outflows and cash collections related to these notes receivable and as a result reported these items as cash flows from investing activities. Beginning with the second quarter of 2013, the Company has revised its presentation of these cash flows in accordance with ASC 230 paragraphs 22 and 23 to reclassify them to operating activities on the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
	In conjunction with brand and development programs, the Company issues forgivable notes receivable to qualifying franchisees for property improvements and other purposes. Under the terms of the forgivable promissory notes, the Company ratably reduces the outstanding principal balance and related interest over the term of the loan contingent upon the franchisee remaining within the franchise system and operating in accordance with the terms of the franchise agreement including credit, quality and brand standards. Therefore, the predominant reduction of these notes receivable is through non-cash operating expenses and not cash collections of note receivable amounts. As a result, the Company revised the cash flow classification of these forgivable notes receivable from investing activities to operating activities.
	In accordance with ASC 250 (SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 99, "Materiality"), the Company assessed the materiality of the misapplication of GAAP and concluded that the reclassification of these cash flows was not material to any of its previously issued annual or interim financial statements. In accordance with the accounting guidance in ASC 250 (SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements"), the Company has revised its previously issued financial statements to correct the presentation of these cash flows beginning with the financial statements in the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed on August 9, 2013 for the quarterly period ended June 30, 2013. These revisions did not impact the Company's previously reported net income, comprehensive income, assets, liabilities or shareholders' deficit.
	The following tables present the effect of the correction of the classification of the cash flows related to forgivable notes receivable on selected line items included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the affected periods included in these Consolidated Financial Statements:
		Year Ended December 31, 2012												Year Ended December 31, 2011
		(in thousands)
		As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	Net cash provided by operating activities:
	Forgivable notes receivable, net	$	—			$	(10,898	)		$	(10,898	)		$	—			$	(3,475	)		$	(3,475	)
	Net cash provided by operating activities	161,020				(10,898		)		150,122				134,844				(3,475		)		131,369
	Net cash used in investing activities:
	Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(34,925		)		11,189				(23,736		)		(12,766		)		3,539				(9,227		)
	Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,561				(291		)		3,270				4,754				(64		)		4,690
	Net cash used in investing activities	(57,999		)		10,898				(47,101		)		(23,804		)		3,475				(20,329		)
	Revision to Annual Financial Statements - Revenue Recognition
	In connection with the preparation of the consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of 2014, the Company reviewed its accounting policies and practices, including the historical practice of reporting royalty and certain marketing and reservation fees one month in arrears as compared to when the gross room revenues (on which the fees are based) are earned by the Company's franchisees. The Company previously determined that the impact of the revenue recognition timing related to these revenues on its annual financial statements was not material and therefore reported these revenues one month in arrears despite the fact that these fees meet the definition of being earned and realizable in the same period that the underlying gross room revenues are earned by its franchisees. However, the Company reassessed the impact of reporting these revenues one month in arrears on interim periods and determined that this revenue recognition practice, which was not in accordance with GAAP, was material to interim periods due to the seasonality of the Company's business but immaterial to its annual financial statements. As a result, the Company has corrected its revenue recognition method to recognize royalty and certain marketing and reservation system fees as revenue in the same period as the gross room revenues are earned by its franchisees.
	In accordance with ASC 250 (SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin 99, "Materiality"), the Company assessed the materiality of the misapplication of GAAP and concluded that the restatement of revenues was not material to any of its previously issued annual financial statements but was material to certain interim periods. In accordance with the accounting guidance in ASC 250 (SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 108, "Considering the Effects of Prior Year Misstatements when Quantifying Misstatements in Current Year Financial Statements"), the Company restated its previously issued interim financial statements for the periods ended June 30, 2013, March 31, 2014 and 2013 and September 30, 2013 and 2012 through the filing of amended quarterly filings on Form 10-Q. In addition, the Company has revised its previously issued audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 to correct the presentation of revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and amend its report on internal control over financial reporting at December 31, 2013 in this amended Form 10-K.
	The following tables present the effect of this and other immaterial errors for the financial statement line items impacted in the affected periods included within this annual financial report. In addition, these amounts have been adjusted to reflect the Company's discontinued operations reported in the first quarter of 2014.
	Consolidated Statements of Income
		Year Ended December 31, 2013																Year Ended December 31, 2012
		As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment			As Revised
		($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Royalty fees	$	267,229			$	—			$	583			$	267,812			$	260,782			$	—			$	898		$	261,680
	Marketing and reservation revenues	403,099				—				4,534				407,633				384,784				—				4,894			389,678
	Hotel operations	4,774				(4,774		)		—				—				4,573				(4,573		)		—			—
	Total revenues	724,307				(4,774		)		5,117				724,650				691,509				(4,573		)		5,792			692,728
	Selling, general and administrative	113,567				—				(1,854		)		111,713				101,852				—				27			101,879
	Depreciation and amortization	9,469				(526		)		113				9,056				8,226				(535		)		—			7,691
	Marketing and reservation expenses	403,099				—				4,534				407,633				384,784				—				4,894			389,678
	Hotel operations	3,678				(3,678		)		—				—				3,505				(3,505		)		—			—
	Total operating expenses	529,813				(4,204		)		2,793				528,402				498,367				(4,040		)		4,921			499,248
	Operating income	194,494				(570		)		2,324				196,248				193,142				(533		)		871			193,480
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	156,918				(570		)		2,324				158,672				169,168				(533		)		871			169,506
	Income taxes	44,317				(211		)		1,216				45,322				48,481				(198		)		(55		)	48,228
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	112,601				(359		)		1,108				113,350				120,687				(335		)		926			121,278
	Basic earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.92			—				$	0.02			$	1.94			$	2.08			—				$	0.01		$	2.09
	Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.91			(0.01		)		$	0.02			$	1.92			$	2.07			(0.01		)		$	0.02		$	2.08
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment				As Revised
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Royalty fees	$	245,426			$	—			$	1,049			$	246,475
	Marketing and reservation revenues	349,036				—				5,116				354,152
	Hotel operations	4,356				(4,356		)		—				—
	Total revenues	638,793				(4,356		)		6,165				640,602
	Selling, general and administrative	106,404				—				32				106,436
	Depreciation and amortization	8,024				(527		)		—				7,497
	Marketing and reservation expenses	349,036				—				5,116				354,152
	Hotel operations	3,466				(3,466		)		—				—
	Total operating expenses	466,930				(3,993		)		5,148				468,085
	Operating income	171,863				(363		)		1,017				172,517
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	158,057				(363		)		1,017				158,711
	Income taxes	47,661				(135		)		352				47,878
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	110,396				(228		)		665				110,833
	Basic earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.86			$	(0.01	)		$	0.01			$	1.86
	Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.85			$	(0.01	)		$	0.02			$	1.86
Consolidated Balance Sheets
		As of December 31, 2013												As of December 31, 2012
		As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
		(in thousands)
Receivables		$	53,521			$	28,864			$	82,385			$	52,270			$	27,729			$	79,999
Income taxes receivable		—				—				—				2,732				(531		)		2,201
Deferred income taxes		7,220				19,464				26,684				4,136				22,062				26,198
Total current assets		258,646				48,328				306,974				233,470				49,260				282,730
Property and equipment, at cost, net		66,092				1,760				67,852				51,651				—				51,651
Advances, marketing and reservation activities		19,127				(13,283		)		5,844				42,179				(12,712		)		29,467
Deferred income taxes		20,282				(20,282		)		—				15,418				(15,418		)		—
Total assets		539,899				16,523				556,422				510,772				21,130				531,902
Deferred income taxes		—				5,149				5,149				—				10,864				10,864
Total liabilities		1,004,144				5,149				1,009,293				1,059,676				10,864				1,070,540
Retained earnings		341,649				11,374				353,023				272,260				10,266				282,526
Total shareholders' deficit		(464,245		)		11,374				(452,871		)		(548,904		)		10,266				(538,638		)
Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit		539,899				16,523				556,422				510,772				21,130				531,902
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
	Year Ended December 31, 2013												Year Ended December 31, 2012
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	(in thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	112,601			$	1,108			$	113,709			$	120,687			$	926			$	121,613
Depreciation and amortization	9,469				113				9,582				8,226				—				8,226
Provision for bad debts, net	2,724				19				2,743				2,896				27				2,923
Deferred income taxes	(8,024		)		1,747				(6,277		)		(540		)		(586		)		(1,126		)
Receivables	(6,730		)		(1,169		)		(7,899		)		(5,239		)		(1,568		)		(6,807		)
Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net	42,405				586				42,991				30,313				670				30,983
Income taxes payable/receivable	4,807				(531		)		4,276				(3,193		)		531				(2,662		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,040				1,873				153,913				150,122				—				150,122
Investing Activities
Investment in property and equipment	(31,524		)		(1,873		)		(33,397		)		(15,443		)		—				(15,443		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,549		)		(1,873		)		(29,422		)		(47,101		)		—				(47,101		)
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	(in thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	110,396			$	665			$	111,061
Provision for bad debts, net	2,160				32				2,192
Deferred income taxes	5,514				352				5,866
Receivables	(7,785		)		(1,979		)		(9,764		)
Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net	623				930				1,553
Net cash provided by operating activities	131,369				—				131,369
Discontinued Operations
In the first quarter of 2014, the Company's management approved a plan to dispose of the three Company owned Mainstay Suites hotels. As a result, the Company has reported the operations related to these three hotels as discontinued operations beginning with our financial results presented in Company’s Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2014.  The Company's results of operations for the periods included in this Form 10-K have also been recast to account for these operations as discontinued.  For additional information regarding discontinued operations, see Note 27, Discontinued Operations.
Revenue Recognition
The Company enters into franchise agreements to provide franchisees with various marketing services, a centralized reservation system and limited non-exclusive rights to utilize the Company’s registered trade names and trademarks. These agreements typically have an initial term from ten to twenty years with provisions permitting franchisees or the Company to terminate after five, ten, or fifteen years under certain circumstances. In most instances, initial franchise and relicensing fees are recognized upon execution of the franchise agreement because the initial franchise and relicensing fees are non-refundable and the Company is not required to provide initial services to the franchisee prior to hotel opening. The initial franchise and relicensing fees related to executed franchise agreements which include incentives, such as future potential cash rebates or forgivable promissory notes, are deferred and recognized when the incentive criteria are met or the agreement is terminated, whichever occurs first.
The Company may also enter into master development agreements ("MDAs") with developers that grant limited exclusive development rights and preferential franchise agreement terms for one-time, non-refundable fees. When these fees are not contingent upon the number of agreements executed under the MDA, the Company recognizes these up-front fees pro-rata over the MDAs’ contractual life. Fees that are contingent upon the execution of franchise agreements under the MDA are recognized as the franchise agreements are executed.
Royalty and marketing and reservation system revenues, which are typically based on a percentage of gross room revenues or the number of hotel rooms of each franchisee, are recorded when earned and realizable from the franchisee. Franchise fees based on a percentage of gross room revenues are recognized in the same period that the underlying gross room revenues are earned by the Company's franchisees. An estimate of uncollectible revenue is charged to bad debt expense and included in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") and marketing and reservation expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
The Company generates procurement services revenues from qualified vendors. Procurement services revenues are generally earned based on the level of goods or services purchased from qualified vendors by hotel franchise owners and hotel guests who stay in the Company’s franchised hotels or based on marketing services provided by the Company on behalf of the qualified vendors to hotel owners and guests. The Company recognizes procurement services revenues when the services are performed or the product is delivered, evidence of an arrangement exists, the fee is fixed and determinable and collectibility is probable. The Company defers the recognition of procurement services’ revenues related to upfront fees. Such upfront fees are generally recognized over a period corresponding to the Company’s estimate of the life of the arrangement.
Marketing and Reservation Revenues and Expenses
The Company’s franchise agreements require the payment of certain marketing and reservation system fees, which are used exclusively by the Company for expenses associated with providing franchise services such as national marketing, media advertising, central reservation systems and technology services. The Company is contractually obligated to expend the marketing and reservation system revenue it collects from franchisees in accordance with the franchise agreements; as such, no income or loss to the Company is generated. In accordance with the franchise agreements, the Company includes in marketing and reservation expenses an allocation of costs for certain activities, such as human resources, facilities, legal, accounting, etc., required to carry out marketing and reservation activities.
The Company records marketing and reservation system revenues and expenses on a gross basis since the Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement, maintains the credit risk, establishes the price and nature of the marketing or reservation services and retains discretion in supplier selection. In addition, net advances to and recoveries from the franchise system for marketing and reservation activities are presented as cash flows from operating activities.
Marketing and reservation system revenues not expended in the current year are recorded as a liability in the Company's balance sheet and are carried over to the next fiscal year and expended in accordance with the franchise agreements. Shortfall amounts are recorded as an asset in the Company's balance sheet, with a corresponding reduction in costs, and are similarly recovered in subsequent years. Under the terms of the franchise agreements, the Company may advance capital and incur costs as necessary for marketing and reservation activities and recover such advances through future fees. The Company’s current assessment is that the credit risk associated with the cumulative cost advances for marketing and reservation system activities is mitigated due to the contractual right to recover these amounts from a large geographically dispersed group of franchisees.
The Company evaluates the recoverability of marketing and reservation costs incurred in excess of cumulative marketing and reservation system revenues earned on a periodic basis. The Company will record a reserve when, based on current information and events, it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts advanced for marketing and reservation activities according to the contractual terms of the franchise agreements. These advances are considered to be unrecoverable if the expected net, undiscounted cash flows from marketing and reservation activities are less than the carrying amount of the asset. Based on the Company’s analysis of projected net cash flows from marketing and reservation activities for all periods presented, the Company concluded that the cumulative advances for marketing and reservation activities was fully recoverable and as a result no reserve for possible losses was recorded.
Choice Privileges is the Company’s frequent guest incentive marketing program. Choice Privileges enables members to earn points based on their spending levels with franchisees and, to a lesser degree, through participation in affiliated partners’ programs, such as those offered by credit card companies. The points, which the Company accumulates and tracks on the members’ behalf, may be redeemed for free accommodations or other benefits.
The Company provides Choice Privileges as a marketing program to franchised hotels and collects a percentage of program members’ room revenue from franchises to operate the program. Revenues are deferred in an amount equal to the estimated fair value of the future redemption obligation. The Company develops an estimate of the eventual redemption rates and point values using various actuarial methods. These judgmental factors determine the required liability attributable to outstanding points. Upon redemption of points, the Company recognizes the previously deferred revenue as well as the corresponding expense relating to the cost of the awards redeemed. Revenues in excess of the estimated future redemption obligation are recognized when earned to reimburse the Company for costs incurred to operate the program, including administrative costs, marketing, promotion, and performing member services.
Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk
Accounts receivable consist primarily of franchise and related fees due from hotel franchises and are recorded at the invoiced amount. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance considering historical write-off experience and a review of aged receivable balances. However, the Company considers its credit risk associated with trade receivables to be partially mitigated due to the dispersion of these receivables across a large number of geographically diverse franchisees.
The Company records bad debt expense in SG&A and marketing and reservation expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income based on its assessment of the ultimate realizability of trade receivables considering historical collection experience and the economic environment. When the Company determines that an account is not collectible, the account is written-off to the associated allowance for doubtful accounts.
Advertising Costs
The Company expenses advertising costs as the advertising occurs. Advertising expense was $84.7 million, $79.7 million and $73.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Prepaid advertising at December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively and is included within other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company includes advertising costs primarily in marketing and reservation expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. At both December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had book overdrafts totaling $5.0 million which are included in accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. These book overdrafts represent outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit.
The Company maintains cash balances in domestic banks, which, at times, may exceed the limits of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition, the Company also maintains cash balances in international banks which do not provide deposit insurance.
Capitalization Policies
Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or their useful lives. Major renovations and replacements incurred during construction are capitalized. Additionally, the Company capitalizes any interest incurred during construction; however, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, no interest was capitalized. Upon sale or retirement of property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any related gain or loss is recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are charged to expense as incurred.
Costs for computer software developed for internal use are capitalized during the application development stage and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the software.
Leased property meeting certain capital lease criteria is capitalized and the present value of the related lease payments is recorded as a liability. The present value of the minimum lease payments are calculated utilizing the lower of the Company’s incremental borrowing rate or the lessor’s interest rate implicit in the lease, if known by the Company. Amortization of capitalized leased assets is computed utilizing the straight-line method over either the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the initial lease term and included in depreciation and amortization in the Company's consolidated statements of income. However, if the lease meets the bargain purchase or transfer of ownership criteria the asset shall be amortized in accordance with the Company’s normal depreciation policy for owned assets.
Assets Held for Sale
The Company considers property to be assets held for sale when all of the following criteria are met:
•	Management commits to a plan to sell an asset;
•	It is unlikely that the disposal plan will be significantly modified or discontinued;
•	The asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition;
•	Actions required to complete the sale of the asset have been initiated;
•	Sale of the asset is probable and the Company expects the completed sale will occur within one year; and
•	The asset is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given its current market value.
Upon designation as an asset held for sale, the Company records the carrying value of each asset at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and ceases recording depreciation. If at any time these criteria are no longer met, subject to certain exceptions, the assets previously classified as held for sale are reclassified as held and used and measured individually at the lower of the following:
a.	the carrying amount before the asset was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the asset been continuously classified as held and used;
b.	the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.
Valuation of Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets
The Company evaluates the potential impairment of property and equipment and other long-lived assets, including franchise rights and other definite-lived intangibles, on an annual basis or whenever an event or other circumstances indicates that the Company may not be able to recover the carrying value of the asset. Recoverability is measured based on net, undiscounted expected cash flows. Assets are considered to be impaired if the net, undiscounted expected cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets. Impairment charges are recorded based upon the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss totaling $0.2 million on the franchise rights recorded in conjunction with its India acquisition. The franchise rights were determined to be impaired as the net, undiscounted expected cash flows were less than the carrying amount of the assets. The Company did not record any impairment of long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011. Significant management judgment is involved in developing these projections, and they include inherent uncertainties. If different projections had been used in the current period, the balances for non-current assets could have been materially impacted. Furthermore, if management uses different projections or if different conditions occur in future periods, future-operating results could be materially impacted.
The Company evaluates the impairment of goodwill and trademarks with indefinite lives on an annual basis, or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that the Company may not be able to recover the carrying amount of the asset. In evaluating these assets for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the conclusion is that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then no further testing is required. If the conclusion is that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then a two-step impairment test is performed. The fair value of the Company's net assets is used to determine if goodwill may be impaired. Indefinite life trademarks are considered to be impaired if the net, undiscounted expected cash flows associated with the trademark are less than their carrying amount. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss totaling $0.2 million on the goodwill recorded in conjunction with its India acquisition. Based on the Company's assessment, it was determined that the fair value of the Company's Indian subsidiary, was less than its carrying value resulting in the recognition of an impairment loss equal to the gross amount of the goodwill. The Company did not record any impairment of goodwill or trademarks with indefinite lives during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011.
Variable Interest Entities
In accordance with the guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities, the Company analyzes its variable interests, including loans, guarantees, and equity investments, to determine if the entity in which the Company has a variable interest is a variable interest entity. The analysis includes both quantitative and qualitative reviews. For those entities determined to have variable interests, a further quantitative and qualitative analysis is performed to determine if the Company will be deemed the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. The Company consolidates those entities in which it is determined to be the primary beneficiary.
Valuation of Investments in Ventures
The Company evaluates an investment in a venture for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, for example due to loan defaults, significant under performance relative to historical or projected operating performance, and significant negative industry or economic trends. When there is indication that a loss in value has occurred, the Company evaluates the carrying value compared to the estimated fair value of the investment. Fair value is based upon internally developed discounted cash flow models, third-party appraisals, and if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers. If the estimated fair value is less than carrying value, management uses its judgment to determine if the decline in value is other-than-temporary. In determining this, the Company consider factors including, but not limited to, the length of time and extent of the decline, loss of values as a percentage of the cost, financial condition and near-term financial projections, the Company's intent and ability to recover the lost value and current economic conditions. For investments that are deemed other-than-temporary, impairments are charged to earnings.
Sales Taxes
The Company presents taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis and therefore they are excluded from revenues in the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Operations
The United States dollar is the functional currency of the consolidated entities operating in the United States. The functional currency for the consolidated entities operating outside of the United States is generally the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity primarily generates and expends cash. The Company translates the financial statements of consolidated entities whose functional currency is not the United States dollar into United States dollars. The Company translates assets and liabilities at the exchange rate in effect as of the financial statement date and translates income statement accounts using the weighted average exchange rate for the period. The Company includes translation adjustments from foreign exchange and the effect of exchange rate changes on inter-company transactions of a long-term investment nature as a separate component of shareholders’ deficit. The Company reports foreign currency transaction gains and losses and the effect of inter-company transactions of a short-term or trading nature in SG&A expenses on the consolidated statements of income. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were a $0.4 million loss, $0.1 million gain and a $1.4 million loss, respectively.
Derivatives
The Company periodically uses derivative instruments as part of its overall strategy to manage exposure to market risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates. All outstanding derivative financial instruments are recognized at their fair values as assets or liabilities. The impact on earnings from recognizing the fair values of these instruments depends on their intended use, their hedge designation and their effectiveness in offsetting changes in the fair values of the exposures they are hedging. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes.
The effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the ineffective portion is reported currently in earnings. The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged item affects earnings. Amounts reported in earnings are classified consistent with the item being hedged.
The Company formally documents all relationships between its hedging instruments and hedged items at inception, including its risk management objective and strategy for establishing various hedge relationships. Cash flows from hedging instruments are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows consistent with the items being hedged.
Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when (i) the derivative instrument is no longer effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the underlying hedged item, (ii) the derivative instrument expires, is sold, terminated or exercised, or (iii) designating the derivative instrument as a hedge is no longer appropriate. The effectiveness of derivative instruments is assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis.
Guarantees
The Company has historically issued certain guarantees to support the growth of its brands. A liability is recognized for the fair value of such guarantees upon inception of the guarantee and upon any subsequent modification, such as renewals, when the Company remains contingently liable. The fair value of a guarantee is the estimated amount at which the liability could be settled in a current transaction between willing unrelated parties. The Company evaluates these guarantees on a quarterly basis.
Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
In February 2013, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2013-02, "Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Reporting of Amounts Reclassified Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income" (“ASU 2013-02”). This update requires companies to present either in a single note or parenthetically on the face of the financial statements the effect of significant amounts reclassified from each component of accumulated other comprehensive income based on its source and the income statement line items affected by the reclassification. If a component is not required to be reclassified to net income in its entirety companies would instead cross reference to the related footnote for additional information. ASU 2013-02 became effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2012 and the Company adopted this ASU during the first quarter of 2013. The Company has elected to present the required disclosures in a single note rather than on the face of the financial statement. See Note 19 for additional information.

Other_Current_Assets

Other Current Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets, Current [Abstract]	'
Other Current Assets	'
	Other Current Assets
	Other current assets consist of the following at:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Notes receivable (See Note 3)	$	12,816	$	14,415
	Prepaid expenses	13,746		10,694
	Land held for sale	—		8,541
	Other current assets	3,148		3,019
	Total	$	29,710	$	36,669
	Land held for sale represents the Company’s purchase of real estate as part of its program to incent franchise development in strategic markets for certain brands. The Company has acquired this real estate with the intent to resell it to third-party developers for the construction of hotels operated under the Company’s brands. The real estate, which is no longer classified as land held for sale, was accounted for as assets held for sale and therefore was carried at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value (based on comparable sales), less estimated costs to sell.

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net [Abstract]	'
Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses	'
	Notes Receivable and Allowance for Losses
	The Company segregates its notes receivable for the purposes of evaluating allowances for credit losses between two categories: Mezzanine and Other Notes Receivable and Forgivable Notes Receivable. The Company utilizes the level of security it has in the various notes receivable as its primary credit quality indicator (i.e. senior, subordinated or unsecured) when determining the appropriate allowances for uncollectible loans within these categories.
	Mezzanine and Other Notes Receivables
	The Company has provided financing to franchisees in support of the development of properties in strategic markets. Interest income associated with these notes receivable is reflected in the accompanying consolidated statements of income under the caption interest income.
	The Company expects the owners to repay the loans in accordance with the loan agreements, or earlier as the hotels mature and capital markets permit. The Company estimates the collectibility and records an allowance for loss on its mezzanine and other notes receivable when recording the receivables in the Company’s financial statements. These estimates are updated quarterly based on available information.
	The Company considers a loan to be impaired when, based on current information and events, it is probable that the Company will be unable to collect all amounts due according to the contractual terms of the loan agreement. All amounts due according to the contractual terms means that both the contractual interest payments and the contractual principal payments of a loan will be collected as scheduled in the loan agreement. The Company measures loan impairment based on the present value of expected future cash flows discounted at the loan’s original effective interest rate or the estimated fair value of the collateral. For impaired loans, the Company establishes a specific impairment reserve for the difference between the recorded investment in the loan and the present value of the expected future cash flows or the estimated fair value of the collateral. The Company applies its loan impairment policy individually to all mezzanine and other notes receivable in the portfolio and does not aggregate loans for the purpose of applying such policy. For impaired loans, the Company recognizes interest income on a cash basis. If it is likely that a loan will not be collected based on financial or other business indicators, it is the Company’s policy to charge off these loans to SG&A expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in the quarter when it is deemed uncollectible. Recoveries of impaired loans are recorded as a reduction of SG&A expenses in the quarter received.
	The Company assesses the collectibility of its senior notes receivable by comparing the market value of the underlying assets to the carrying value of the outstanding notes. In addition, the Company evaluates the property’s operating performance, the borrower’s compliance with the terms of the loan and franchise agreements, and all related personal guarantees that have been provided by the borrower. In addition, for properties under development, the Company evaluates the progress of development as compared to the project's development schedule and cost budget. For subordinated or unsecured receivables, the Company assesses the property’s operating performance, the subordinated equity available to the Company, the borrower’s compliance with the terms of loan and franchise agreements, and the related personal guarantees that have been provided by the borrower.
	The Company considers loans to be past due and in default when payments are not made when due. Although the Company considers loans to be in default if payments are not received on the due date, the Company does not suspend the accrual of interest until those payments are more than 30 days past due. The Company applies payments received for loans on non-accrual status first to interest and then principal. The Company does not resume interest accrual until all delinquent payments are received.
	The Company determined that approximately $12.5 million and $13.3 million of its mezzanine and other notes receivable were impaired at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The Company recorded an allowance for credit losses on these impaired loans at both December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaling $8.3 million resulting in a carrying value of impaired loans of $4.2 million and $5.0 million, respectively. The Company recognized approximately $0.4 million and $0.1 million of interest income on impaired loans during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, on the cash basis. The Company provided loan reserves on non-impaired loans totaling $1.6 million and $0.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively
	Past due balances of mezzanine and other notes receivable by credit quality indicators are as follows:
		30-89 days			> 90 days			Total			Current			Total Mezzanine and Other
		Past Due			Past Due			Past Due						Notes Receivables
	As of December 31, 2013	(In thousands)
	Senior	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	18,052		$	18,052
	Subordinated	—			9,629			9,629			4,523			14,152
	Unsecured	—			47			47			3,358			3,405
		$	—		$	9,676		$	9,676		$	25,933		$	35,609
	As of December 31, 2012
	Senior	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	27,549		$	27,549
	Subordinated	619			9,629			10,248			4,771			15,019
	Unsecured	—			47			47			1,218			1,265
		$	619		$	9,676		$	10,295		$	33,538		$	43,833
	Loans Acquired with Deteriorated Credit Quality
	On December 2, 2011, the Company acquired an $11.5 million first mortgage, held on a franchisee hotel asset, from a financial institution for $7.9 million. At the time of acquisition, the Company determined that it would be unable to collect all contractually required payments under the original mortgage terms. The contractually required payments receivable, including principal and interest, under the terms of the acquired mortgage totaled $12.0 million. The Company expects to collect $9.7 million of these contractually required payments. No prepayments were considered in the determination of contractual cash flows and cash flows expected to be collected. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the carrying amount of this loan was $7.9 million and there was no allowance for uncollectable amounts. The Company's accretable yield at acquisition was $1.8 million or 7.36% and a reconciliation of the accretable yield for year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)
	Balance, Beginning of Year	$	1,161		$	1,793
	Additions	—			—
	Accretion	(579		)	(632		)
	Disposals	—			—
	Reclassifications from nonaccretable yield	—			—
	Balance, End of Year	$	582		$	1,161
	Forgivable Notes Receivable
	In conjunction with brand and development programs, the Company may provide financing to franchisees for property improvements and other purposes in the form of forgivable unsecured promissory notes which bear interest at market rates. Under these promissory notes, the franchisee promises to repay the principal balance together with interest upon maturity unless certain conditions are met throughout the term of the promissory note. The principal balance and related interest are forgiven ratably over the term of the promissory note if the franchisee remains in the system in good standing. If during the term of the promissory note, the franchisee exits our franchise system or is not operating their franchise in accordance with our quality or credit standards, the Company may declare a default under the promissory note and commence collection efforts with respect to the full amount of the then-current outstanding principal and interest.
	In accordance with the terms of the promissory notes, the initial principal balance and related interest are ratably reduced over the term of the loan on each anniversary date until the outstanding amounts are reduced to zero as long as the franchisee remains within the franchise system and operates in accordance with our quality and brand standards. As a result, the amounts recorded as an asset on the Company's consolidated balance sheet are also ratably reduced since the amounts forgiven no longer represent probable future economic benefits to the Company. The Company records the reduction of its recorded assets through amortization and marketing and reservation expense on its consolidated statements of income. Since these forgivable promissory notes receivable are predominately forgiven ratably over the term of the promissory note rather than repaid, the Company classifies the issuance and collection of these notes receivable as operating activities in its consolidated statement of cash flows.
	The Company fully reserves all defaulted notes in addition to recording a reserve on the estimated uncollectible portion of the remaining notes. For those notes not in default, the Company calculates an allowance for losses and determines the ultimate collectability on these forgivable notes based on the historical default rates for those unsecured notes that are not forgiven but are required to be repaid. The Company records bad debt expense in SG&A and marketing and reservation expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income in the quarter when the note is deemed uncollectible.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the unamortized balance of these notes totaled $20.6 million and $16.2 million, respectively. The Company recorded an allowance for credit losses on these forgivable unsecured notes receivable of $1.7 million and $1.6 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company did not have any forgivable unsecured notes that were past due. Amortization expense included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income related to the notes was $4.2 million, $2.8 million and $2.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	A summary of the Company's notes receivable and related allowances are as follows:
		December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
	Credit Quality Indicator	Forgivable			Mezzanine			Total			Forgivable			Mezzanine		Total
		Notes			& Other						Notes			& Other
		Receivable			Notes						Receivable			Notes
					Receivable									Receivable
	Senior	$	—		$	18,052		$	18,052		$	—		$	27,549	$	27,549
	Subordinated	—			14,152			14,152			—			15,019		15,019
	Unsecured	20,625			3,405			24,030			16,235			1,265		17,500
	Total notes receivable	20,625			35,609			56,234			16,235			43,833		60,068
	Allowance for losses on non-impaired loans	1,650			1,607			3,257			1,623			638		2,261
	Allowance for losses on receivables specifically evaluated for impairment	—			8,289			8,289			—			8,289		8,289
	Total loan reserves	1,650			9,896			11,546			1,623			8,927		10,550
	Net carrying value	$	18,975		$	25,713		$	44,688		$	14,612		$	34,906	$	49,518
	Current portion, net	$	361		$	12,455		$	12,816		$	420		$	13,995	$	14,415
	Long-term portion, net	18,614			13,258			31,872			14,192			20,911		35,103
	Total	$	18,975		$	25,713		$	44,688		$	14,612		$	34,906	$	49,518
	The Company classifies notes receivable due within one year as other current assets and notes receivable with a maturity greater than one year as other assets in the Company’s consolidated balance sheets.
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s Forgivable Notes Receivable and Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable allowance for losses for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013						Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Forgivable			Mezzanine			Forgivable			Mezzanine
		Notes			& Other  Notes			Notes			& Other  Notes
		Receivable			Receivable			Receivable			Receivable
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	1,623		$	8,927		$	795		$	8,433
Provisions	699			969			1,144			591
Recoveries	(9		)	—			(33		)	(97		)
Write-offs	(115		)	—			(213		)	—
Other(1)	(548		)	—			(70		)	—
Ending balance	$	1,650		$	9,896		$	1,623		$	8,927
(1) Consists of default rate assumption changes

Property_and_Equipment

Property and Equipment	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Property and Equipment	'
	Property and Equipment
	The components of property and equipment are:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Land and land improvements	$	2,490		$	2,490
	Facilities in progress and software under development	6,435			2,944
	Computer equipment and software	83,089			83,937
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	38,403			43,482
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	16,371			14,976
	Capital lease	3,468			3,468
		150,256			151,297
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(82,404		)	(99,646		)
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	$	67,852		$	51,651
	As facilities in progress are completed and placed in service, they are transferred to appropriate property and equipment categories and depreciation begins.
	Depreciation has been computed for financial reporting purposes using the straight-line method. A summary of the ranges of estimated useful lives upon which depreciation rates are based follows:
	Computer equipment and software	3-5 years
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	3-40 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3-15 years
	Capital lease (telephone equipment)	8 years
	Depreciation expense, excluding amounts attributable to marketing and reservation activities, for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $3.2 million, $2.4 million and $2.6 million, respectively. Accumulated amortization of capital leases, included in accumulated depreciation and amortization above, at December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled $1.4 million and $1.0 million, respectively.

Goodwill

Goodwill	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block Supplement [Abstract]	'
Goodwill	'
	Goodwill
	Goodwill relates to (i) the purchase price of a minority interest in the Company for consideration in excess of the recorded minority interest and (ii) the acquisition of 100% of the stock of Suburban Franchise Holding Company, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Suburban Franchise Systems, Inc. (“Suburban Transaction”).
	The components of goodwill are as follows:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Minority interest	$	60,620	$	60,620
	Suburban transaction	5,193		5,193
	Total	$	65,813	$	65,813
	The Company is not required to amortize goodwill. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss totaling $0.2 million on goodwill previously recorded in conjunction with its India acquisition. An assessment of the fair value of the Company's Indian subsidiary was performed based on prices of comparable businesses and this assessment resulted in the recognition of an impairment loss equal to the gross amount of the goodwill.

Franchise_Rights_and_Other_Ide

Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles [Abstract]	'
Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles [Text Block]	'
	Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles
	The components of franchise rights and other identifiable intangible assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Franchise rights, net of accumulated amortization	$	6,069	$	9,767
	Other identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	3,884		3,706
	Total	$	9,953	$	13,473
	Franchise rights represent the unamortized purchase price assigned to acquire long-term franchise contracts. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the unamortized balance relates primarily to the Econo Lodge, Suburban Extended Stay Hotel and Choice Hotels Australasia franchise rights. The franchise rights are being amortized over lives ranging from 5 to 25 years. Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $3.5 million, $3.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Franchise rights are net of accumulated amortization of $76.4 million and $74.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The estimated annual amortization expense related to the Company’s franchise rights for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 is as follows:
	Year	(In millions)
	2014	$	3.2
	2015	$	2.2
	2016	$	0.3
	2017	$	0.2
	2018	$	—
	Other identifiable intangible consist of the cost of registering and renewing existing trademarks and acquiring new trademarks. The costs of registering and renewing existing trademarks are being amortized primarily over ten years. Approximately $1.0 million of the Company's outstanding trademarks pertain to the Company's acquisition of the Suburban brand. These trademarks were determined to have an indefinite life and therefore, no amounts have been amortized. Amortization expense for each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 amounted to $0.5 million. Trademarks are net of accumulated amortization of $7.5 million and $6.9 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
	The estimated annual amortization expense related to the Company’s trademarks for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 is as follows:
	Year	(In millions)
	2014	$	0.5
	2015	$	0.5
	2016	$	0.4
	2017	$	0.4
	2018	$	0.3

Advances_Marketing_And_Reserva

Advances, Marketing And Reservation Activities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Advances, Marketing and Reservation Activities [Abstract]	'
Advances, Marketing And Reservation Activities	'
	Advances, Marketing and Reservation Activities
	The Company’s franchise agreements require the payment of franchise fees, which include marketing and reservation system fees. The Company is obligated to use the marketing and reservation system revenues it collects from the current franchisees comprising its various hotel brands to provide marketing and reservation services appropriate to support the operation of the overall system. In discharging its obligation to provide sufficient and appropriate marketing and reservation services, the Company has the right to expend funds in an amount reasonably necessary to ensure the provision of such services, whether or not such amount is currently available to the Company for reimbursement. The franchise agreements provide the Company the right to advance monies to the franchise system when the needs of the system surpass the balances currently available. As a result, expenditures by the Company in support of marketing and reservation services in excess of available revenues are deferred and recorded as an asset in the Company’s financial statements. Conversely, cumulative marketing and reservation system revenues not expended are recorded as a liability in the financial statements and are carried over to the next fiscal year and expended in accordance with the franchise agreements or utilized to reimburse the Company for prior year advances.
	Under the terms of these agreements, the Company has the contractually enforceable right to assess and collect from its current franchisees, fees sufficient to pay for the marketing and reservation services the Company has procured for the benefit of the franchise system, including fees to reimburse the Company for past services rendered. The Company has the contractual authority to require that the franchisees in the system at any given point repay any deficits related to marketing and reservation activities. The Company’s current franchisees are contractually obligated to pay any assessment the Company imposes on its franchisees to obtain reimbursement of such deficit regardless of whether those constituents continue to generate gross room revenue and whether or not they joined the system following the deficit's occurrence.
	At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had incurred cumulative marketing and reservation system expenses in excess of cumulative marketing and reservation system fees earned totalling $5.8 million and $29.5 million. Depreciation and amortization expense attributable to marketing and reservation activities for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $16.0 million, $14.5 million and $13.3 million, respectively. Interest expense attributable to reservation activities was $3.7 million, $4.0 million and $4.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.

Other_Assets

Other Assets	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Other Assets	'
	Other Assets
	Other assets consist of the following at:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Notes receivable (See Note 3)	$	31,872	$	35,103
	Equity method investments	32,257		27,453
	Deferred financing fees	8,954		11,174
	Land	10,097		1,300
	Other assets	856		983
	Total	$	84,036	$	76,013
	Land represents the Company’s purchase of real estate as part of its program to incent franchise development in strategic markets for certain brands. The Company has acquired this real estate with the intent to resell it to third-party developers for the construction of hotels operated under the Company’s brands or contribute the land into joint ventures for the same purpose. The real estate is carried at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value (based on comparable sales), less estimated costs to sell.
	Equity Method Investments - Variable Interest Entities
	Equity method investments include $28.9 million and $24.3 million of investments in joint ventures at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, that the Company has determined to be variable interest entities. These investments relate to the Company's program to offer equity support to qualified franchisees to develop and operate Cambria Suites hotels in strategic markets. Based on an analysis of who has the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact these entities performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of these entities or a right to receive benefits from these entities that could potentially be significant to the entity, the Company has determined that it is not the primary beneficiary of any of its joint venture investments. The Company based its quantitative analysis on the forecasted cash flows of the entity and its qualitative analysis on a review of the design of the entity, its organizational structure including decision-making ability and the relevant development, operating management and financial agreements. As a result, the Company's investment in these entities is accounted for under the equity method. For the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company recognized $8 thousand and $0.1 million of net income from the investment in these entities.
	Equity Method Investment - Choice Hotels Canada
	The Company conducts operations in Canada for all brands except Cambria Suites, Mainstay Suites and Suburban Extended Stay Hotel through Choice Hotels Canada, Inc. ("CHC"), a joint venture in which the Company has a 50% interest. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded equity method income related to this investment in the accompanying consolidated statements of income totaling $1.6 million, $1.5 million, and $1.5 million respectively, based on CHC’s results for the twelve months ended November 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011. The Company received dividends from CHC of $1.4 million, $1.3 million and $1.1 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of income, revenues of $14.7 million, $14.4 million and $13.7 million, respectively, including royalty, marketing and reservation system fees and other revenues from CHC.

Accrued_Expenses

Accrued Expenses	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Accrued Expenses	'
	Accrued Expenses
	Accrued expenses consist of the following:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	24,461	$	32,236
	Accrued interest	16,410		16,695
	Dividends payable	10,785		—
	Termination benefits (see Note 25)	582		3,099
	Other liabilities and contingencies	4,387		3,522
	Total	$	56,625	$	55,552

Deferred_Revenue

Deferred Revenue	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Revenue and Credits [Abstract]	'
Deferred Revenue	'
	Deferred Revenue
	Deferred revenue consists of the following:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Loyalty programs	$	53,875	$	64,636
	Initial, relicensing and franchise fees	5,354		4,994
	Procurement services fees	1,504		1,225
	Other	455		299
	Total	$	61,188	$	71,154

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities

Other Non-current Liabilities	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Other Non-Current Liabilities	'
	Other Non-Current Liabilities
	Other non-current liabilities consist of the following at:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Deferred rental expenses	$	16,337	$	7,622
	Uncertain tax positions	5,627		6,718
	Deferred revenue	1,633		1,411
	Other liabilities	211		239
	Total	$	23,808	$	15,990
	Uncertain tax positions have been recorded for potential exposures involving tax positions that could be challenged by taxing authorities.

Debt

Debt	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Debt	'
	Debt
	Debt consists of the following at:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	$400 million senior unsecured notes with an effective interest rate of 5.94% at December 31, 2013 and 2012	$	400,000	$	400,000
	$250 million senior unsecured notes with an effective interest rate of 6.19%, less a discount of $0.4 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	249,572		249,508
	$350 million senior secured credit facility with an effective interest rate of 2.17% and 2.66% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	138,750		203,250
	Economic development loans with an effective rate interest rate of 3.00% at December 31, 2013	3,360		—
	Capital lease obligations due 2016 with an effective interest rate of 3.18% at December 31, 2013 and 2012	1,848		2,519
	Other notes payable	29		68
	Total debt	$	793,559	$	855,345
	Less current portion	10,088		8,195
	Total long-term debt	$	783,471	$	847,150
	Scheduled principal maturities of debt as of December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	Year Ending	Senior Notes		Capital Lease			Revolving Credit		Other Notes		Total
							Facilities		Payable
		(In thousands)
	2014	$	—	$	1,017		$	9,375	$	11	$	10,403
	2015	—		1,017			11,250		12		12,279
	2016	—		594			118,125		6		118,725
	2017	—		—			—		—		—
	2018	—		—			—		—		—
	Thereafter	649,572		—			—		3,360		652,932
	Total payments	649,572		2,628			138,750		3,389		794,339
	Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	—		(701		)	—		—		(701		)
	Less: Amounts representing interest	—		(79		)	—		—		(79		)
	Net principal payments	$	649,572	$	1,848		$	138,750	$	3,389	$	793,559
	Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2022
	On June 27, 2012, the Company issued unsecured notes in the principal amount of $400 million (the "2012 Senior Notes") at par, bearing a coupon of 5.75% with an effective rate of 5.94%. The 2012 Senior Notes will mature on July 1, 2022, with interest to be paid semi-annually on January 1st and July 1st. The Company used the net proceeds of this offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and other offering expenses, together with borrowings under the Company's senior credit facility, to pay a special cash dividend totaling approximately $600.7 million paid to stockholders on August 23, 2012. The Company's 2012 Senior Notes are guaranteed jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally, subject to certain customary limitations by eight wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries.
	The Company incurred debt issuance costs in connection with the 2012 Senior Notes totaling approximately $7.5 million, which are included in other current assets and other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. These debt issuance costs are amortized, on a straight-line basis, which is not materially different than the effective interest method, through the maturity of the 2012 Senior Notes. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income.
	The Company may redeem the 2012 Senior Notes at its option at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed and (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled principal and interest payments from the redemption date to the date of maturity discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the Treasury Rate, plus 50 basis points.
	Senior Unsecured Notes Due 2020
	On August 25, 2010, the Company issued unsecured senior notes in the principal amount of $250 million (the "2010 Senior Notes") at a discount of $0.6 million, bearing a coupon of 5.7% with an effective rate of 6.19%. The 2010 Senior Notes will mature on August 28, 2020, with interest to be paid semi-annually on February 28th and August 28th. The Company used the net proceeds from the offering, after deducting underwriting discounts and other offering expenses, to repay outstanding borrowings and for other general corporate purposes. The Company’s 2010 Senior Notes are guaranteed jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally, subject to certain customary limitations, by eight wholly-owned domestic subsidiaries.
	Bond discounts incurred in connection with the 2010 Senior Notes are amortized on a straight-line basis, which is not materially different than the effective interest method, through the maturity of the 2010 Senior Notes. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income.
	The Company may redeem the 2010 Senior Notes at its option at a redemption price equal to the greater of (a) 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be redeemed and (b) the sum of the present values of the remaining scheduled principal and interest payments from the redemption date to the date of maturity discounted to the redemption date on a semi-annual basis at the Treasury Rate, plus 45 basis points.
	Revolving Credit Facilities
	On July 25, 2012, the Company entered into a $350 million senior secured credit facility, comprised of a $200 million revolving credit tranche (the "New Revolver") and a $150 million term loan tranche (the "Term Loan") with Deutsche Bank AG New York Branch, as administrative agent, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent and a syndication of lenders (the "New Credit Facility"). The New Credit Facility has a final maturity date of July 25, 2016, subject to an optional one-year extension provided certain conditions are met. Up to $25 million of the borrowings under the New Revolver may be used for letters of credit, up to $10 million of borrowings under the New Revolver may be used for swing-line loans and up to $35 million of borrowings under the New Revolver may be used for alternative currency loans. The Term Loan requires quarterly amortization payments (a) during the first two years, in equal installments aggregating 5% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan per year, (b) during the second two years, in equal installments aggregating 7.5% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan per year, and (c) during the one-year extension period (if exercised), equal installments aggregating 10% of the original principal amount of the Term Loan.
	The Company utilized the proceeds from the Term Loan and borrowings from the New Revolver, together with the net proceeds from the Company's 2012 Senior Notes offering, to pay during 2012 a special cash dividend of approximately $600.7 million in the aggregate to the Company's stockholders on August 23, 2012.
	The New Credit Facility is unconditionally guaranteed, jointly and severally, by certain of the Company's domestic subsidiaries. The subsidiary guarantors currently include all subsidiaries that guarantee the obligations under the Company's Indenture governing the terms of its 2010 and 2012 Senior Notes.
	The New Credit Facility is secured by first priority pledges of (i) 100% of the ownership interests in certain domestic subsidiaries owned by the Company and the guarantors, (ii) 65% of the ownership interests in (a) the top-tier foreign holding company of Choice's foreign subsidiaries and (b) the domestic subsidiary that owns the top-tier foreign holding company of Choice's foreign subsidiaries and (iii) all presently existing and future domestic franchise agreements (the “Franchise Agreements”) between the Company and individual franchisees, but only to the extent that the Franchise Agreements may be pledged without violating any law of the relevant jurisdiction or conflicting with any existing contractual obligation of the Company or the applicable franchisee. At the time that the maximum total leverage ratio is required to be no greater than 4.0 to 1.00 (beginning of year 4 of the New Credit Facility), the security interest in the Franchise Agreements will be released.
	The Company may at any time prior to the final maturity date increase the amount of the New Credit Facility by up to an additional $100 million to the extent that any one or more lenders commit to being a lender for the additional amount and certain other customary conditions are met. Such additional amounts may take the form of an increased revolver or term loan.
	The Company may elect to have borrowings under the New Credit Facility bear interest at a rate equal to (i) LIBOR, plus a margin ranging from 200 to 425 basis points based on the Company's total leverage ratio or (ii) a base rate plus a margin ranging from 100 to 325 basis points based on the Company's total leverage ratio.
	The New Credit Facility requires the Company to pay a fee on the undrawn portion of the New Revolver, calculated on the basis of the average daily unused amount of the New Revolver multiplied by 0.30% per annum.
	The Company may reduce the New Revolver commitment and/or prepay the Term Loan in whole or in part at any time without penalty, subject to reimbursement of customary breakage costs, if any. Any Term Loan prepayments made by the Company shall be applied to reduce the scheduled amortization payments in direct order of maturity.
	Additionally, the New Credit Facility requires that the Company and its restricted subsidiaries comply with various covenants, including with respect to restrictions on liens, incurring indebtedness, making investments, paying dividends or repurchasing stock, and effecting mergers and/or asset sales. With respect to dividends, the Company may not make any payments if there is an existing event of default or if the payment would create an event of default. In addition, if the Company's total leverage ratio exceeds 4.50 to 1.00, the Company is generally restricted from paying aggregate dividends in excess of $50.0 million during any calendar year.
	The New Credit Facility also imposes financial maintenance covenants (as defined in the loan agreements) requiring the Company to maintain:
	•	a total leverage ratio of not more than 5.75 to 1.00 in year 1, 5.00 to 1.00 in year 2, 4.50 to 1.00 in year 3 and 4.00 to 1.00 thereafter,
	•	a maximum secured leverage ratio of not more than 2.50 to 1.00 in year 1, 2.25 to 1.00 in year 2, 2.00 to 1.00 in year 3 and 1.75 to 1.00 thereafter, and
	•	a minimum fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 2.00 to 1.00 in years 1 and 2, 2.25 to 1.00 in year 3 and 2.50 to 1.00 thereafter.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company maintained a total leverage ratio of 3.3x, a maximum secured leverage ratio of 0.58x and a minimum fixed charge ratio of approximately 5.62x.
	The New Credit Facility includes customary events of default, the occurrence of which, following any applicable cure period, would permit the lenders to, among other things, declare the principal, accrued interest and other obligations of the Company under the New Credit Facility to be immediately due and payable. At December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all covenants under the New Credit Facility.
	The Company incurred debt issuance costs in connection with the New Credit Facility totaling approximately $3.7 million, which are included in other current assets and other assets on the Company's consolidated balance sheets. These debt issuance costs are amortized, on a straight-line basis, which is not materially different than the effective interest method, through the maturity of the New Credit Facility. Amortization of these costs is included in interest expense in the consolidated statements of income.
	At December 31, 2013, the Company had $138.8 million outstanding under the Term Loan and no amounts outstanding under the New Revolver. At December 31, 2012, the Company had $146.3 million outstanding under the Term Loan and $57.0 million under the New Revolver.
	In connection with entering into the New Credit Facility, the Company's $300 million senior unsecured revolving credit agreement, dated as of February 24, 2011, among the Company, Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent, and a syndicate of lenders (the “Old Credit Facility”), was terminated and replaced by the New Credit Facility. The Old Credit Facility permitted the Company to borrow, repay and re-borrow revolving loans until the scheduled maturity date of February 24, 2016. Upon refinancing, the Company had unamortized deferred financing fees totaling $1.7 million pertaining to the Old Credit Facility. Based on an analysis of the lenders participating in both the Old and New Credit Facilities, the Company recorded a loss on extinguishment of debt of approximately $0.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The remaining unamortized deferred fees related to the Old Credit Facility will be amortized, on a straight-line basis through the maturity of the New Credit Facility.
	Borrowings under the Old Credit Facility bore interest at (i) a base rate plus a margin ranging from 5 to 80 basis points based on the Company's credit rating or (ii) LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 105 to 180 basis points based on the Company's credit rating. In addition, the Old Credit Facility required the Company to pay a quarterly facility fee on the full amount of the commitments under the Old Credit Facility (regardless of usage) ranging from 20 to 45 basis points based upon the credit rating of the Company.
	Economic Development Loans
	The Company entered into economic development agreements with various governmental entities in conjunction with the relocation of its corporate headquarters in April 2013. In accordance with these agreements, the governmental entities agreed to advance approximately $4.4 million to the Company to offset a portion of the corporate headquarters relocation and tenant improvement costs in consideration of the employment of permanent, full-time employees within the jurisdictions. At December 31, 2013, the Company had been advanced approximately $3.4 million pursuant to these agreements and expects to receive the remaining $1.1 million over the next several years, subject to annual appropriations by the governmental entities. These advances bear interest at a rate of 3% per annum.
	Repayment of the advances is contingent upon the Company achieving certain performance conditions. Performance conditions are measured annually on December 31st and primarily relate to maintaining certain levels of employment within the various jurisdictions. If the Company fails to meet an annual performance condition, the Company may be required to repay a portion or all of the advances including accrued interest by April 30th following the measurement date. Any outstanding advances at the expiration of the Company's ten year corporate headquarters lease in 2023 will be forgiven in full. The advances will be included in long-term debt in Company's consolidated balance sheets until the Company determines that the future performance conditions will be met over the entire term of the agreement and the Company will not be required to repay the advances. The Company accrues interest on the portion of the advances that it expects to repay. The Company was in compliance with all current performance conditions as of December 31, 2013.

Pension_Plan

Pension Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension Plan	'
	Pension Plan
	The Company sponsored an unfunded non-qualified defined benefit plan (“SERP”) for certain senior executives. The Company accounted for the SERP in accordance with applicable guidance which required the Company to (a) recognize in its statement of financial position an asset for a plan’s over funded status or a liability for a plan’s underfunded status; (b) measure a plan’s assets and its obligations that determine its funded status as of the end of the employer’s fiscal year; and (c) recognize changes in the funded status of a defined benefit post-retirement plan in the year in which the changes occur. The plan assets and benefit obligations were measured as of the Company’s fiscal year end.
	On December 26, 2011, the Company's board of directors approved the termination of the SERP effective immediately. Pursuant to this termination, the Company effectuated the termination of the SERP through the payment of lump sum distributions to all SERP participants based upon the actuarial equivalent commuted lump sum value of the full accrued benefit earned by each such participant, using actuarial and other assumptions on December 27, 2012. No assets were held with respect to the SERP, therefore benefits were funded when paid to participants.
	The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation for the year ended December 31, 2012:
		December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)
	Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	11,896
	Interest cost	526
	Actuarial loss (gain)	(85		)
	Benefit payments	(414		)
	Settlement payments	(11,923		)
	Projected benefit obligation, end of year	$	—
	For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded $2.8 million and $0.5 million, respectively for the expenses related to the SERP which are included in SG&A and marketing and reservation expense in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. No periodic benefit costs were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2013 due to the 2012 settlement of the SERP:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
		(In thousands)
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Interest cost	$	526		$	541
	Amortization of actuarial loss	128			—
		654			541
	Settlement loss, net	2,162			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,816		$	541
	Weighted average assumption:
	Discount rate	4.5		%	5.5		%
	As a result of the settlement of the SERP, the Company recognized a net settlement loss totaling $2.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2012. The net settlement loss consisted of an actuarial gain of $0.1 million representing the difference between actuarial calculation of the lump sum distribution to participants and the projected benefit obligation and the reclassification of the unamortized accumulated loss from other comprehensive loss to the net periodic benefit cost totaling $2.3 million. Following the settlement of the SERP, there were no amounts in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) that have not yet been recognized as a component of net periodic benefit costs.

NonQualified_Retirement_Saving

Non-Qualified Retirement, Savings And Investment Plans	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Non-Qualified Retirement, Savings And Investment Plans	'
	Non-Qualified Retirement, Savings and Investment Plans
	The Company sponsors two non-qualified retirement savings and investment plans for certain employees and senior executives. Employee and Company contributions are maintained in separate irrevocable trusts. Legally, the assets of the trusts remain those of the Company; however, access to the trusts’ assets is severely restricted. The trusts cannot be revoked by the Company or an acquirer, but the assets are subject to the claims of the Company’s general creditors. The participants do not have the right to assign or transfer contractual rights in the trusts.
	In 2002, the Company adopted the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Executive Deferred Compensation Plan ("EDCP") which became effective January 1, 2003. Under the EDCP, certain executive officers may defer a portion of their salary into an irrevocable trust. Prior to January 1, 2010, participants could elect an investment return of either the annual yield of the Moody’s Average Corporate Bond Rate Yield Index plus 300 basis points, or a return based on a selection of available diversified investment options. Effective January 1, 2010, the Moody’s Average Corporate Bond Rate Yield Index plus 300 basis points is no longer an investment option for salary deferrals made on compensation earned after December 31, 2009. The Company recorded current and long-term deferred compensation liabilities of $11.3 million and $11.7 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, related to these deferrals and credited investment returns. Compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expense on the Company’s consolidated statements of income based on the change in the deferred compensation obligation related to earnings credited to participants as well as changes in the fair value of diversified investments. Compensation expense recorded in SG&A for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $0.9 million, $0.8 million and $0.8 million, respectively.
	The Company has invested the employee salary deferrals in diversified long-term investments which are intended to provide investment returns that partially offset the earnings credited to the participants. The diversified investments held in the trusts totaled $4.1 million and $6.0 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are recorded at their fair value, based on quoted market prices. At December 31, 2013, the Company expects $0.4 million of the assets held in the trust to be distributed during the year ended December 31, 2014 to participants. These investments are considered trading securities and therefore the changes in the fair value of the diversified assets is included in other gains and losses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded investment gains (losses) during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 of $0.3 million, $1.2 million, and $(0.1) million, respectively. In addition, the EDCP Plan held shares of the Company's common stock with a market value of $0.2 million and $0.1 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively which were recorded as a component of shareholders' deficit.
	In 1997, the Company adopted the Choice Hotels International, Inc. Non-Qualified Retirement Savings and Investment Plan ("Non-Qualified Plan"). The Non-Qualified Plan allows certain employees who do not participate in the EDCP to defer a portion of their salary and invest these amounts in a selection of available diversified investment options. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had recorded a deferred compensation liability of $13.7 million and $11.2 million, respectively related to these deferrals. Compensation expense is recorded in SG&A expense on the Company’s consolidated statements of income based on the change in the deferred compensation obligation related to earnings credited to participants as well as changes in the fair value of diversified investments. The net increase (decrease) in compensation expense recorded in SG&A for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $1.7 million, $0.7 million and $(0.5) million, respectively.
	The diversified investments held in the trusts were $12.3 million and $10.2 million as of December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively, and are recorded at their fair value, based on quoted market prices. These investments are considered trading securities and therefore the changes in the fair value of the diversified assets are included in other gains and losses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The Company recorded investment gains (losses) during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 of $1.3 million, $0.8 million and $(0.5) million, respectively. In addition, the Non-Qualified Plan held shares of the Company’s common stock with a market value of $1.4 million and $1.0 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Fair_Value_Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Measurements	'
	Fair Value Measurements
	The Company estimates the fair value of its financial instruments utilizing a three-tier fair value hierarchy, which prioritizes the inputs used in measuring fair value. The following summarizes the three levels of inputs, as well as the assets that the Company values using those levels of inputs.
	Level 1: Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities. The Company’s Level 1 assets consist of marketable securities (primarily mutual funds) held in the Company’s EDCP and Non-Qualified Plan deferred compensation plans.
	Level 2: Observable inputs, other than quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities, such as quoted prices for similar assets and liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable. The Company’s Level 2 assets consist of money market funds held in the Company’s EDCP and Non-Qualified Plan deferred compensation plans and those recorded in cash and cash equivalents.
	Level 3: Unobservable inputs, supported by little or no market data available, where the reporting entity is required to develop its own assumptions to determine the fair value of the instrument. The Company does not currently have any assets whose fair value was determined using Level 3 inputs.
	The Company's policy is to recognize transfers in and transfers out of the three levels of the fair value hierarchy as of the end of each quarterly reporting period. There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 and 3 assets during the year ended December 31, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company sold approximately $11.8 million of mutual funds (Level 1 assets) held in the employee benefit plan trusts. Approximately $8.4 million of these assets were distributed from the irrevocable trust with the remaining $3.4 million transferred to the money market funds (Level 2 assets).
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had the following assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value Measurements at
		Reporting Date Using
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets (in thousands)
	31-Dec-13
	Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents	$	50,001	$	—	$	50,001	$	—
	Mutual funds(1)	14,564		14,564		—		—
	Money market funds(1)	1,786		—		1,786		—
		$	66,351	$	14,564	$	51,787	$	—
	31-Dec-12
	Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents	$	20,001	$	—	$	20,001	$	—
	Mutual funds(1)	11,884		11,884		—		—
	Money market funds(1)	4,357		—		4,357		—
		$	36,242	$	11,884	$	24,358	$	—
	____________________________
	(1)	Included in Investments, employee benefit plans at fair value on consolidated balance sheets.
	Other Financial Instruments
	The Company believes that the fair values of its current assets and current liabilities approximate their reported carrying amounts due to the short-term nature of these items. In addition, the interest rates of the Company’s New Credit Facility adjust frequently based on current market rates; accordingly its carrying amount approximates fair value.
	The Company estimates the fair value of notes receivable which approximate their carrying value, utilizing an analysis of future cash flows and credit worthiness for similar types of arrangements. Based upon the availability of market data, the notes receivable have been classified as Level 3 inputs. The primary sensitivity in these calculations is based on the selection of appropriate interest and discount rates. For further information on the notes receivable see Note 3.
	The fair value of the Company's $250 million and $400 million senior notes are classified as Level 2 as the significant inputs are observable in an active market. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the $250 million senior notes had an approximate fair value of $261.3 million and $271.6 million, respectively. At December 31, 2013 and 2012, the $400 million senior notes had an approximate fair value of $416.0 million and $442.0 million, respectively.
	Fair values estimated are made at a specific point in time, are subjective in nature and involve uncertainties and matters of significant judgment. Settlement of such fair value amounts may not be possible and may not be a prudent management decision.

401k_Retirement_Plan

401(k) Retirement Plan	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
401(k) Retirement Plan	'
	401(k) Retirement Plan
	The Company sponsors a 401(k) retirement plan for all eligible employees. For the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company recorded compensation expense of $3.7 million, $3.7 million and $3.6 million, respectively, representing matching contributions for plan participants. In accordance with the safe harbor matching provisions of the plan, the Company matches plan participant contributions in cash as bi-weekly deductions are made.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	Total income from continuing operations before income taxes, classified by source of income, was as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
		(In thousands)
	U.S.	$	122,517			$	131,722			$	138,683
	Outside the U.S.	36,155				37,784				20,028
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	158,672			$	169,506			$	158,711
	The provision for income taxes, classified by the timing and location of payment, was as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
		(in thousands)
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	46,925			$	40,821			$	40,515
	State	4,891				4,705				2,620
	Foreign	1,914				2,345				1,712
	Deferred tax (benefit) expense
	Federal	(7,011		)		(249		)		2,471
	State	(635		)		101				575
	Foreign	(762		)		505				(15		)
	Income taxes	$	45,322			$	48,228			$	47,878
	Net deferred tax assets consisted of:
		December 31,
		2013				2012
		(In thousands)
	Property, equipment and intangible assets	$	(10,153	)		$	(8,553	)
	Accrued compensation	15,696				14,693
	Accrued expenses	12,718				5,491
	Foreign operations	603				186
	Valuation allowance on foreign deferred tax assets	(227		)		—
	Foreign net operating losses	1,441				1,259
	Valuation allowance on foreign net operating losses	(1,441		)		(1,259		)
	Capital loss carryovers	241				484
	Deferred tax asset on unrecognized tax positions	1,736				2,226
	Other	921				807
	Net deferred tax assets	$	21,535			$	15,334
	As of December 31, 2013, the Company had foreign net operating loss carryforwards of approximately $4.3 million before applying tax rates for the respective jurisdictions.  These foreign net operating loss carryforwards have an indefinite life, subject to a full valuation allowance.  In addition, the Company has recorded a valuation allowance on approximately $0.7 million of foreign deferred tax assets before applying the tax rate of the respective jurisdiction.
	Balance sheet presentation:
		December 31,
		2013				2012
		(In thousands)
	Current deferred tax assets	$	26,684			$	26,198
	Non-current net deferred tax liabilities	(5,149		)		(10,864		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	21,535			$	15,334
	The statutory United States federal income tax rate reconciles to the effective income tax rates for continuing operations as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	1.6	%		1.5	%		1.7	%
	Benefits and taxes related to foreign operations	(7.2	)%		(8.5	)%		(3.4	)%
	Unrecognized tax positions	(0.2	)%		0.1	%		(0.8	)%
	Adjustment to current and deferred taxes, prior years	—	%		(0.5	)%		(0.9	)%
	Other	(0.6	)%		0.9	%		(1.4	)%
	Effective income tax rates	28.6	%		28.5	%		30.2	%
	The Company's effective income tax rates from continuing operations were 28.6% and 28.5% for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effective tax rate for discontinued operations was 37.1% for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively. The effective income tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2013 was lower than the United States federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the recurring impact of foreign operations, partially offset by state income taxes, and reflects adjustments to our federal accruals. Additionally, the effective income tax rate was further reduced by the settlement of unrecognized tax positions and legislation retroactively extending the U.S. controlled foreign corporation look-through rules. The effective income tax rate for the period ended December 31, 2012 was lower than the United States federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to the recurring impact of foreign operations, partially offset by state income taxes. Additionally, the 2012 effective income tax rate includes a $4.5 million benefit related to a change in estimate of the benefit from foreign operations.
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company’s gross unrecognized tax benefits totaled $4.0 million and $4.4 million, respectively. It is expected that $4.0 million of the total as of December 31, 2013 would favorably affect the effective tax rate if resolved in the Company’s favor. The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits:
		2013				2012				2011
		(In thousands)
	Balance, January 1	$	4,415			$	4,570			$	6,017
	Changes for tax positions of prior years	503				410				173
	Increases for tax positions related to the current year	1,164				—				2,062
	Settlements and lapsing of statutes of limitations	(2,035		)		(565		)		(3,682		)
	Balance, December 31	$	4,047			$	4,415			$	4,570
It is reasonably possible that the Company’s unrecognized tax benefits could decrease within the next 12 months by as much as $3.5 million due to settlements and the expiration of applicable statutes of limitations.
The Internal Revenue Service is currently conducting an examination of the Company's United States federal income tax returns for tax years 2009, 2010, and 2011, as well as a limited examination of the 2007 federal income tax return as amended. As of December 31, 2013, the Company has not been advised of any material adjustments.
The practice of the Company is to recognize interest and penalties related to income tax matters in the provision for income taxes. The Company did not incur any material interest or penalties for 2013 and 2012. The Company had $1.6 million and $2.3 million of accrued interest and penalties at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively.
The Company has not provided deferred United States income taxes on approximately $169.0 million of accumulated and undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiaries.  The Company's intent is for such earnings to be permanently reinvested in operations outside the United States.  Determination of the deferred United States income tax liability on these earnings is not practicable because such liability, if any, is dependent on circumstances existing if and when remittance occurs.

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock	'
	Share-Based Compensation and Capital Stock
	Dividends
	The Company currently maintains the payment of a quarterly dividend on its common shares outstanding, however, the declaration of future dividends are subject to the discretion of our board of directors. During the year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company's board of directors declared quarterly cash dividends at an annual rate of $0.74 per share totaling $43.2 million and $42.7 million, respectively.
	In addition, during the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company paid previously declared but unrecorded dividends totaling $0.5 million that were contingent upon the vesting of performance vested restricted units. No dividends on performance vested restricted units were paid during the year ended December 31, 2012.
	On July 26, 2012, the Company's board of directors declared a special cash dividend to common shareholders in the amount of $10.41 per share or approximately $600.7 million ("Special Cash Dividend") which was paid on August 23, 2012.
	Share-Based Compensation
	The Company recognizes compensation cost related to share-based payment transactions in the financial statements based on the fair value of the equity or liability instruments issued. Compensation expense related to the fair value of share-based awards is recognized over the requisite service period based on an estimate of those awards that will ultimately vest. The Company estimates the share-based compensation expense for awards that will ultimately vest at the inception of the grant. Over the life of the grant, the estimate of share-based compensation expense for awards with performance and/or service requirements is adjusted so that compensation cost is recognized only for awards that ultimately vest.
	The Company has calculated a pool of income tax benefits that are available to absorb future income tax shortfalls that can result from the exercise or maturity of stock awards. The Company has calculated its windfall pool under the short-cut method based on the actual income tax benefits received from exercises and maturities of stock awards granted after October 15, 1997.
	The Company has stock compensation plans pursuant to which it is authorized to grant stock-based awards of up to 7.6 million shares of the Company’s common stock, of which 3.5 million shares remain available for grant as of December 31, 2013. The Company’s policy allows the issuance of new or treasury shares to satisfy stock-based awards. Restricted stock, stock options, stock appreciation rights and performance share awards may be granted to officers, key employees and non-employee directors with contractual terms set by the Compensation and Management Development Committee of the Board of Directors.
	Stock Options
	The Company granted approximately 0.2 million, 0.2 million and 0.2 million options to certain employees of the Company at a fair value of approximately $1.7 million, $1.6 million and $2.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The stock options granted by the Company had an exercise price equal to the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
		2013				2012				2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.73		%		0.78		%		2.1		%
	Expected volatility	38.14		%		40.15		%		39.51		%
	Expected life of stock option	4.5 years				4.4 years				4.4 years
	Dividend yield	2.01		%		2.08		%		1.79		%
	Requisite service period	4 years				4 years				4 years
	Contractual life	7 years				7 years				7 years
	Weighted average fair value of options granted (per option)	$	9.89			$	9.98			$	12.42
	The expected life of the options and volatility are based on the historical data and are not necessarily indicative of exercise patterns or actual volatility that may occur. Historical volatility is calculated based on a period that corresponds to the expected life of the stock option. The dividend yield and the risk-free rate of return are calculated on the grant date based on the then current dividend rate and the risk-free rate for the period corresponding to the expected life of the stock option. Compensation expense related to the fair value of these awards is recognized straight-line over the requisite service period based on those awards that ultimately vest.
	The aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding and exercisable at December 31, 2013 was $37.7 million and $28.9 million respectively. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $5.2 million, $2.8 million and $2.8 million, respectively.
	The Company received $8.9 million, $7.1 million, and $3.8 million in proceeds from the exercise of 0.3 million, 0.3 million and 0.2 million employee stock options during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013:
		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number			Weighted Average		Weighted				Number		Weighted
		Outstanding at			Remaining		Average				Exercisable at		Average
		December 31,			Contractual Life		Exercise Price				December 31,		Exercise Price
		2013									2013
	$ 0.00 to $24.37	388,868			2.1 years		$	20.57			388,868		$	20.57
	$24.38 to $29.25	936,613			2.7 years		$	26.12			710,982		$	26.05
	$29.26 to $34.12	163,058			4.1 years		$	31.31			81,524		$	31.31
	$34.13 to $39.00	173,413			6.1 years		$	36.76			—		$	—
		1,661,952			3.0 years		$	26.44			1,181,374		$	24.61
	Special Dividend Adjustment
	The Company's long-term incentive plans ("the Plans") contain provisions which require the automatic adjustment of
	outstanding share-based awards in the event that the Company makes any changes to its capital structure, such as special
	dividends, stock splits or spin-offs, if such changes result in the dilution or enlargement of the benefits or potential benefits
	intended upon the grant of the award. The Company's board of directors concluded that the Special Cash Dividend paid on
	August 23, 2012 would result in the dilution of the value of the Company's outstanding stock options. Therefore, in accordance
	with the anti-dilution provision of the Plans, the Company's outstanding stock options were automatically adjusted to maintain their pre-dividend value. The Company elected to maintain the pre-dividend value of the outstanding options by adjusting both the exercise price and the number of stock options outstanding as of the ex-dividend date of the Special Dividend so that the
	aggregate difference between the market price and exercise price multiplied by the number of shares issuable upon exercise
	was substantially the same immediately before and after the payment of the Special Cash Dividend. As a result of this
	adjustment, an additional 0.5 million stock options were awarded during the year ended December 31, 2012 and the
	exercise price of the outstanding options were reduced by approximately 24%. This adjustment did not result in additional
	stock-based compensation expense as the fair value of the options immediately before and after the payment of the Special
	Cash Dividend was substantially equal.
	Restricted Stock
	The following table is a summary of activity related to restricted stock grants for the year ended December 31:
		2013				2012				2011
	Restricted shares granted	225,240				266,159				247,298
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	37.74			$	35.76			$	38.84
	Aggregate grant date fair value ($000)	$	8,500			$	9,517			$	9,604
	Restricted shares forfeited	40,552				26,824				68,580
	Vesting service period of shares granted	12 - 48 months				12 - 68 months				12 - 48 months
	Grant date fair value of shares vested ($000)	$	8,569			$	6,696			$	6,662
	Compensation expense related to the fair value of these awards is recognized straight-line over the requisite service period based on those restricted stock grants that ultimately vest. The fair value of grants is measured by the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Restricted stock awards generally vest ratably over the service period beginning with the first anniversary of the grant date. Awards granted to retirement eligible non-employee directors are recognized over the shorter of the requisite service period or the length of time until retirement since the terms of the grant provide that awards will vest upon retirement.
	Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units
	The Company has granted performance vested restricted stock units (“PVRSU”) to certain employees. The fair value is measured by the market price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. The vesting of these stock awards is contingent upon the Company achieving performance targets at the end of specified performance periods and the employees’ continued employment. The performance conditions affect the number of shares that will ultimately vest. The range of possible stock-based awards vesting is generally between 0% and 200% of the initial target. If minimum performance targets are not attained then no awards will vest under the terms of the various PVRSU agreements. Compensation expense related to these awards is recognized over the requisite period based on the Company's estimate of the achievement of the various performance targets. The Company has currently estimated that between 71% and 150% of the various award targets will be achieved. Compensation expense is recognized ratably over the requisite service period only on those PVRSUs that ultimately vest.
	The following table is a summary of activity related to PVRSU grants during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013				2012				2011
	Performance vested restricted stock units granted at target	80,184				117,523				25,036
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	39.48			$	35.27			$	41.25
	Aggregate grant date fair value ($000)	$	3,165			$	4,145			$	1,033
Stock units forfeited	3,334				57,176				43,179
Requisite service period	22-38 months				24-60 months				3 years
During the year ended December 31, 2013 a total of 39,816 PVRSU grants vested at a fair value of $1.5 million. These PVRSU grants were initially granted at a target of 30,624 units. However, since the Company exceeded targeted performance conditions contained in the stock awards granted in prior periods by 130%, an additional 9,192 shares were earned and issued. During the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, no PVRSU grants vested.
During the year ended December 31, 2013, PVRSU grants totaling 3,334 units were forfeited due to termination of employment. During the year ended December 31, 2012, PVRSU grants totaling 57,176 units were terminated in accordance with an amended and restated employment agreement for an executive officer. During the year ended December 31, 2011, PVRSU grants totaling 39,070 units were forfeited since the Company did not achieve the minimum performance conditions contained in the stock awards and 4,109 were terminated related to employee terminations.
A summary of stock-based award activity as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and the changes during the years are presented below:
	2013
	Stock Options									Restricted Stock				Performance Vested
														Restricted Stock Units
	Options			Weighted				Weighted		Shares		Weighted		Shares		Weighted
				Average				Average				Average Grant				Average Grant
				Exercise Price				Contractual				Date Fair Value				Date Fair Value
								Term
Outstanding at January 1, 2013	1,934,034			$	25.8					606,547		$	35.17	170,116		$	35.56
Granted	173,413			$	36.76					225,240		$	37.74	80,184		$	39.48
Performance-Based Leveraging*	—			—						—		$	—	9,192		$	32.6
Exercised/Vested	(347,180	)		$	25.54					(227,890	)	$	33.94	(39,816	)	$	32.6
Expired	(75,473	)		$	36.99					—		$	—	—		$	—
Forfeited	(22,842	)		$	28.94					(40,552	)	$	35.85	(3,334	)	$	41.25
Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,661,952			$	26.44			3.0 years		563,345		$	36.64	216,342		$	37.34
Options exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,181,374			$	24.61			2.2 years
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* PVRSU units outstanding have been increased by 9,192 units due to the Company exceeding the targeted performance conditions contained in PVRSU's granted in prior periods during the year ended December 31, 2013.
	2012
	Stock Options									Restricted Stock				Performance Vested
														Restricted Stock Units
	Options			Weighted				Weighted		Shares		Weighted		Shares		Weighted
				Average				Average				Average Grant				Average Grant
				Exercise				Contractual				Date Fair Value				Date Fair Value
				Price(1)				Term
Outstanding at January 1, 2012	1,573,726			$	33.3					565,627		$	34.43	109,769		$	35.57
Granted	160,408			$	35.6					266,159		$	35.76	117,523		$	35.27
Special Dividend Adjustment	497,497			$	25.31					—		$	—	—		$	—
Exercised/Vested	(266,754	)		$	26.57					(198,415	)	$	33.75	—		$	—
Forfeited	(30,843	)		$	36.97					(26,824	)	$	36.06	(57,176	)	$	34.98
Outstanding at December 31, 2012	1,934,034			$	25.8			4.0 years		606,547		$	35.17	170,116		$	35.56
Options exercisable at December 31, 2012	1,302,624			$	25.62			3.1 years
(1) The weighted average exercise price for options outstanding and exercisable reflect the reduction of the option price for outstanding options as described under "Special Dividend Adjustment". The weighted average exercise price for options granted, exercised or forfeited reflects the option price in effect at the time of the transaction.
	2011
	Stock Options									Restricted Stock				Performance Vested
														Restricted Stock Units
	Options			Weighted				Weighted		Shares		Weighted		Shares		Weighted
				Average				Average				Average Grant				Average Grant
				Exercise				Contractual				Date Fair Value				Date Fair Value
				Price				Term
Outstanding at January 1, 2011	1,732,674			$	31.43					592,131		$	31.81	127,912		$	33.43
Granted	166,306			$	41.25					247,298		$	38.84	25,036		$	41.25
Exercised/Vested	(175,386	)		$	21.92					(205,222	)	$	32.46	—		$	—
Forfeited	(149,868	)		$	33.76					(68,580	)	$	33.55	(43,179	)	$	32.53
Outstanding at December 31, 2011	1,573,726			$	33.3			4.2 years		565,627		$	34.43	109,769		$	35.57
Options exercisable at December 31, 2011	953,159			$	33.36			3.8 years
The components of the Company’s pretax stock-based compensation expense and associated income tax benefits are as follows for the years ended December 31:
(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
Stock options	$	1.8			$	2.1			$	2.8
Restricted stock	7.5				7.5				7.7
Performance vested restricted stock units	2.2				1.7				0.7
Total	$	11.5			$	11.3			$	11.2
Income tax benefits	$	4.2			$	4.1			$	4.1
During all years presented, the Company revised its estimate of the projected achievement of various performance conditions that affect the number of PVRSUs that will ultimately vest. As a result, previously recognized stock-based compensation costs related to these PVRSUs has been decreased by $0.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2013 and increased by $0.5 million and $0.1 million during the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, respectively.
In conjunction with the termination of certain Company officers, stock option and restricted stock compensation expense for the year ended December 31, 2011 includes an additional $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively of expense related to the acceleration of award vesting conditions.
The total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock-based awards that have not yet vested and the related weighted average amortization period over which the costs are to be recognized as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
	Unrecognized				Weighted
	Compensation				Average
	Expense on Unvested				Amortization
	Awards				Period
	(In millions)
Stock options	$	2.5			2.4 years
Restricted stock	12.9				2.4 years
Performance vested restricted stock units	4.6				2.4 years
Total	$	20
Share Repurchases and Redemptions
The Company announced a stock repurchase program on June 25, 1998 to return excess capital to its shareholders. Treasury stock activity is recorded at cost in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. There were no share repurchases during the year ended December 31, 2013. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company repurchased 0.5 million shares of its common stock under the repurchase program at a total cost of $19.9 million. Through December 31, 2013, the Company repurchased 45.3 million shares of its common stock (including 33.0 million prior to the two-for-one stock split effected in October 2005) under the share repurchase program at a total cost of $1.1 billion.
During 2013, the Company redeemed 103,880 shares of common stock at a total cost of $4.0 million from employees to satisfy the option price and minimum tax-withholding requirements related to the exercising of options and vesting of performance vested restricted stock units and restricted stock grants. During 2012, the Company redeemed 75,105 shares of common stock at a total cost of $2.7 million from employees to satisfy option costs and statutory minimum tax-withholding requirements from the exercising of options and the vesting of restricted stock grants. These redemptions were outside the share repurchase program initiated in June 1998.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:
		December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(In thousands)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(472	)	$	2,391		$	2,155
	Deferred loss on cash flow hedge	(5,745		)	(6,607		)	(7,469		)
	Changes in pension benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			(1,487		)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(6,217	)	$	(4,216	)	$	(6,801	)
	Cash Flow Hedge
	In July 2010, the Company entered into an interest rate swap agreement to protect itself from an increase in the market interest rate on $250 million of 10-year, fixed rate debt with the coupon to be set at market interest rates. The interest rate swap agreement was designated as a cash flow hedge under the guidance for derivatives and hedging. In August 2010, upon issuance of the related fixed-rate debt, the Company terminated and settled the interest rate swap agreement for a cash payment of $8.7 million. The Company recorded the effective portion of this deferred loss as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The ineffective portion was recognized immediately as a component of earnings under interest expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. The effective portion of the deferred loss is being amortized over the term of the related debt as interest expense in the Company’s consolidated statements of income.
	The following represents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax by component for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Loss on Cash Flow Hedge			Foreign Currency Items			Total
		(In thousands)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	(6,607	)	$	2,391		$	(4,216	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	—			(2,863		)	(2,863		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	862			—			862
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	862			(2,863		)	(2,001		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	(5,745	)	$	(472	)	$	(6,217	)
	The amounts reclassified from other accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013 were reclassified to the following line items in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Component		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss)			Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
			(In thousands)
	Loss on cash flow hedge
	Interest rate contract		$	862		Interest expense
			—			Tax (expense) benefit
			$	862		Net of tax

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings Per Share
	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Computation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income from continuing operations	$	113,350		$	121,278		$	110,833
	Net income from discontinued operations	359			335			228
	Net income	113,709			121,613			111,061
	Income allocated to participating securities	(1,127		)	(1,281		)	(1,106		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	112,582		$	120,332		$	109,955
	Denominator
	Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic	57,925			57,467			58,862
	Basic earnings per share -- Continuing operations	$	1.94		$	2.09		$	1.86
	Basic earnings per share -- Discontinued operations	—			—			0.01
		$	1.94		$	2.09		$	1.87
	Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income from continuing operations	$	113,350		$	121,278		$	110,833
	Net income from discontinued operations	359			335			228
	Net income	113,709			121,613			111,061
	Income allocated to participating securities	(1,122		)	(1,299		)	(1,105		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	112,587		$	120,314		$	109,956
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic	57,925			57,467			58,862
	Diluted effect of stock options and PVRSUs	410			186			72
	Weighted average commons shares outstanding -- diluted	58,335			57,653			58,934
	Diluted earnings per share -- Continuing operations	$	1.92		$	2.08		$	1.86
	Diluted earnings per share -- Discontinued operations	0.01			0.01			0.01
		$	1.93		$	2.09		$	1.87
	The Company’s unvested restricted shares contain rights to receive non-forfeitable dividends and thus are participating securities requiring the two-class method of computing earnings per share ("EPS"). The calculation of EPS for common stock shown above excludes the income attributable to the unvested restricted share awards from the numerator and excludes the dilutive impact of those awards from the denominator.
	At December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, the Company had 1.7 million, 1.9 million and 1.6 million outstanding stock options, respectively. Stock options are included in the diluted earnings per share calculation using the treasury stock method and average market prices during the period, unless the stock options would be anti-dilutive. For the year ended December 31, 2013, no anti-dilutive stock options were excluded from the diluted earnings per share calculation. For the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, the Company excluded 0.3 million and 0.7 million of anti-dilutive stock options from the diluted earnings per share calculation, respectively.
	PVRSUs are also included in the diluted earnings per share calculation assuming the performance conditions have been met at the reporting date. However, at December 31, 2013, 2012, and 2011, PVRSUs totaling 197,707, 139,492 and 109,769 respectively, were excluded from the computation since the performance conditions had not been met at the reporting date.

Operating_Leases

Operating Leases	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases	'
	Operating Leases
	The Company enters into operating leases primarily for office space, office equipment and transportation vehicles. Minimum rents as defined in the Company’s lease agreements including rent escalations, rent holidays and rental concessions are recognized on the straight-line basis over the non-cancellable lease term. Payments made to or on behalf of the Company for leasehold improvement incentives are considered reductions in rental expense and are amortized on a straight-line basis over the non-cancellable lease term. Rental expense under non-cancellable operating leases was approximately $12.6 million, $9.2 million and $8.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. The Company received sublease rental income related to real estate leased to third-parties totaling $0.3 million during the each of the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011.
	Future minimum lease payments are as follows:
		2014			2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
		(In thousands)
	Minimum lease payments	$	11,775		$	11,746	$	11,681	$	10,890	$	10,011	$	35,971	$	92,074
	Minimum sublease rentals	(150		)	—		—		—		—		—		(150		)
		$	11,625		$	11,746	$	11,681	$	10,890	$	10,011	$	35,971	$	91,924

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements	'
	Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements
	The Company’s Senior Notes due 2020 and 2022 are guaranteed jointly, severally, fully and unconditionally, subject to certain customary limitations, by eight wholly owned domestic subsidiaries. There are no legal or regulatory restrictions on the payment of dividends to Choice Hotels International, Inc. from subsidiaries that do not guarantee the Senior Notes. As a result of the guarantee arrangements, the following condensed consolidating financial statements are presented. Investments in subsidiaries are accounted for under the equity method of accounting.
	As described in Note 1 to the Company's Consolidated Financial Statements, the condensed consolidating statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 have been revised from prior filings to reflect the reclassification of certain operating and investing cash flows related to the misapplication of GAAP to the presentation of cash flows from the Company's forgivable notes receivable. The following tables present the effect of the correction on select line items included in the Parent and Guarantor's Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Parent												Guarantor
		(In thousands)
		As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	90,690			$	(2	)		$	90,688			$	29,087			$	(10,896	)		$	18,191
	Investing Activities:
	Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(23,737		)		1				(23,736		)		(11,188		)		11,188				—
	Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,269				1				3,270				292				(292		)		—
	Net cash used in investing activities	(28,305		)		2				(28,303		)		(29,756		)		10,896				(18,860		)
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Parent												Guarantor
		(In thousands)
		As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	120,964			$	(114	)		$	120,850			$	(7,122	)		$	(3,361	)		$	(10,483	)
	Investing Activities:
	Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(9,341		)		114				(9,227		)		(3,425		)		3,425				—
	Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	4,690				—				4,690				64				(64		)		—
	Net cash used in investing activities	(6,406		)		114				(6,292		)		(12,019		)		3,361				(8,658		)
	The Company assessed the materiality of the revisions noted above and concluded that they are not material to any of its previously issued annual or interim condensed consolidating financial statements.
	The condensed consolidated statements of income for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 have also been recast to account for discontinued operations as discussed in Note 27 "Discontinued Operations".
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	REVENUES:
	Royalty fees	$	243,272			$	112,215			$	43,967			$	(131,642	)		$	267,812
	Initial franchise and relicensing fees	17,432				—				1,254				—				18,686
	Procurement services	19,864				—				804				—				20,668
	Marketing and reservation	362,459				350,134				19,327				(324,287		)		407,633
	Other items, net	8,834				—				1,017				—				9,851
	Total revenues	651,861				462,349				66,369				(455,929		)		724,650
	OPERATING EXPENSES:
	Selling, general and administrative	128,966				100,900				13,489				(131,642		)		111,713
	Marketing and reservation	377,884				336,498				17,538				(324,287		)		407,633
	Other items, net	3,100				5,087				869				—				9,056
	Total operating expenses	509,950				442,485				31,896				(455,929		)		528,402
	Operating income	141,911				19,864				34,473				—				196,248
	OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
	Interest expense	42,418				113				6				—				42,537
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(47,362		)		—				—				47,362				—
	Other items, net	(2,406		)		(1,532		)		(1,023		)		—				(4,961		)
	Other income and expenses, net	(7,350		)		(1,419		)		(1,017		)		47,362				37,576
	Income from continuing operations before taxes	149,261				21,283				35,490				(47,362		)		158,672
	Income taxes	35,552				8,897				873				—				45,322
	Income from from continuing operations, net of income taxes	113,709				12,386				34,617				(47,362		)		113,350
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—				359				—				—				359
	Net income	$	113,709			$	12,745			$	34,617			$	(47,362	)		$	113,709
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	REVENUES:
	Royalty fees	$	236,269			$	97,881			$	54,420			$	(126,890	)		$	261,680
	Initial franchise and relicensing fees	13,727				—				476				—				14,203
	Procurement services	17,152				—				810				—				17,962
	Marketing and reservation	343,566				335,869				19,900				(309,657		)		389,678
Other items, net	8,363				—				842				—				9,205
Total revenues	619,077				433,750				76,448				(436,547		)		692,728
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	130,709				89,122				8,938				(126,890		)		101,879
Marketing and reservation	350,573				326,865				18,036				(305,796		)		389,678
Other items, net	2,832				3,852				1,007				—				7,691
Total operating expenses	484,114				419,839				27,981				(432,686		)		499,248
Operating income	134,963				13,911				48,467				(3,861		)		193,480
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
Interest expense	31,041				—				9				(3,861		)		27,189
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(56,246		)		—				—				56,246				—
Other items, net	(551		)		(1,995		)		(669		)		—				(3,215		)
Other income and expenses, net	(25,756		)		(1,995		)		(660		)		52,385				23,974
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	160,719				15,906				49,127				(56,246		)		169,506
Income taxes	39,106				6,769				2,353				—				48,228
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	121,613				9,137				46,774				(56,246		)		121,278
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—				335				—				—				335
Net income	$	121,613			$	9,472			$	46,774			$	(56,246	)		$	121,613
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
REVENUES:
Royalty fees	$	220,676			$	104,898			$	32,749			$	(111,848	)		$	246,475
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	13,439				—				613				—				14,052
Procurement services	17,619				—				492				—				18,111
Marketing and reservation	303,335				330,372				18,592				(298,147		)		354,152
Other items, net	6,341				—				1,471				—				7,812
Total revenues	561,410				435,270				53,917				(409,995		)		640,602
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	107,552				92,887				17,845				(111,848		)		106,436
Marketing and reservation	315,245				319,818				17,236				(298,147		)		354,152
Other items, net	2,824				3,789				884				—				7,497
Total operating expenses	425,621				416,494				35,965				(409,995		)		468,085
Operating income	135,789				18,776				17,952				—				172,517
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
Interest expense	16,815				(3,886		)		10				—				12,939
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(30,695		)		—				—				30,695				—
Other items, net	(789		)		647				1,009				—				867
Other income and expenses, net	(14,669		)		(3,239		)		1,019				30,695				13,806
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	150,458				22,015				16,933				(30,695		)		158,711
Income taxes	39,397				7,888				593				—				47,878
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	111,061				14,127				16,340				(30,695		)		110,833
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—				228				—				—				228
Net income	$	111,061			$	14,355			$	16,340			$	(30,695	)		$	111,061
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net income	$	113,709			$	12,745			$	34,617			$	(47,362	)		$	113,709
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	862				—				—				—				862
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,863		)		—				(2,863		)		2,863				(2,863		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,001		)		—				(2,863		)		2,863				(2,001		)
Comprehensive income	$	111,708			$	12,745			$	31,754			$	(44,499	)		$	111,708
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net income	$	121,613			$	9,472			$	46,774			$	(56,246	)		$	121,613
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	862				—				—				—				862
Foreign currency translation adjustment	237				5				224				(229		)		237
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:
Actuarial loss	80				80				—				(80		)		80
Settlement of pension plan	1,406				1,406				—				(1,406		)		1,406
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,585				1,491				224				(1,715		)		2,585
Comprehensive income	$	124,198			$	10,963			$	46,998			$	(57,961	)		$	124,198
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net income	$	111,061			$	14,355			$	16,340			$	(30,695	)		$	111,061
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	862				—				—				—				862
Foreign currency translation adjustment	615				248				(1,604		)		1,356				615
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	(1,086		)		(1,086		)		—				1,086				(1,086		)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	391				(838		)		(1,604		)		2,442				391
Comprehensive income	$	111,452			$	13,517			$	14,736			$	(28,253	)		$	111,452
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,785			$	569			$	157,441			$	—			$	167,795
Receivables, net	72,219				1,475				8,691				—				82,385
Other current assets	26,395				34,987				752				(5,340		)		56,794
Total current assets	108,399				37,031				166,884				(5,340		)		306,974
Property and equipment, at cost, net	11,087				55,963				802				—				67,852
Goodwill	60,620				5,193				—				—				65,813
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	6,553				2,096				1,304				—				9,953
Advances, marketing and reservations activities	5,844				—				—				—				5,844
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	—				15,950				—				—				15,950
Investments in affiliates	376,712				28,312				—				(405,024		)		—
Advances to affiliates	14,198				189,833				10,896				(214,927		)		—
Deferred income taxes	—				10,710				871				(11,581		)		—
Other assets	22,212				30,342				31,482				—				84,036
Total assets	$	605,625			$	375,430			$	212,239			$	(636,872	)		$	556,422
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Accounts payable	$	6,276			$	30,778			$	4,609			$	—			$	41,663
Accrued expenses	28,215				26,503				1,907				—				56,625
Deferred revenue	7,065				53,414				709				—				61,188
Current portion of long-term debt	9,375				702				11				—				10,088
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				2,492				—				—				2,492
Other current liabilities	—				7,401				221				(5,340		)		2,282
Total current liabilities	50,931				121,290				7,457				(5,340		)		174,338
Long-term debt	778,946				4,507				18				—				783,471
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				22,520				7				—				22,527
Advances from affiliates	206,931				362				7,634				(214,927		)		—
Other liabilities	21,688				18,216				634				(11,581		)		28,957
Total liabilities	1,058,496				166,895				15,750				(231,848		)		1,009,293
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(452,871		)		208,535				196,489				(405,024		)		(452,871		)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	605,625			$	375,430			$	212,239			$	(636,872	)		$	556,422
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,420			$	407			$	125,350			$	—			$	134,177
Receivables, net	70,011				1,920				8,068				—				79,999
Other current assets	44,899				23,495				3,528				(3,368		)		68,554
Total current assets	123,330				25,822				136,946				(3,368		)		282,730
Property and equipment, at cost, net	11,307				39,298				1,046				—				51,651
Goodwill	60,620				5,193				—				—				65,813
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	8,669				2,715				2,089				—				13,473
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	—				12,755				—				—				12,755
Investment in affiliates	331,416				26,194				—				(357,610		)		—
Advances to affiliates	14,252				206,770				13,479				(234,501		)		—
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	29,467				—				—				—				29,467
Deferred income taxes	—				10,367				599				(10,966		)		—
Other assets	32,085				18,925				25,003				—				76,013
Total assets	$	611,146			$	348,039			$	179,162			$	(606,445	)		$	531,902
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
Accounts payable	$	5,930			$	28,525			$	4,259			$	—			$	38,714
Accrued expenses	18,582				34,576				2,394				—				55,552
Deferred revenue	17,239				53,081				834				—				71,154
Current portion of long-term debt	7,500				675				20				—				8,195
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				2,522				—				—				2,522
Other current liabilities	—				2,047				1,321				(3,368		)		—
Total current liabilities	49,251				121,426				8,828				(3,368		)		176,137
Long-term debt	845,257				1,845				48				—				847,150
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				20,390				9				—				20,399
Advances from affiliates	226,917				189				7,395				(234,501		)		—
Other liabilities	28,359				9,216				245				(10,966		)		26,854
Total liabilities	1,149,784				153,066				16,525				(248,835		)		1,070,540
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(538,638		)		194,973				162,637				(357,610		)		(538,638		)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	611,146			$	348,039			$	179,162			$	(606,445	)		$	531,902
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities		$	91,745			$	27,209			$	36,529			$	(1,570	)		$	153,913
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in property and equipment		(5,167		)		(27,984		)		(246		)		—				(33,397		)
Equity method investments		—				(2,401		)		(3,284		)		—				(5,685		)
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable		(1,095		)		—				—				—				(1,095		)
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable		9,748				—				—				—				9,748
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans		—				(2,676		)		—				—				(2,676		)
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans		—				4,168				—				—				4,168
Advances to and investments in affiliates		(1,000		)		(2,284		)		—				3,284				—
Other items, net		(485		)		—				—				—				(485		)
Net cash used in investing activities		2,001				(31,177		)		(3,530		)		3,284				(29,422		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net repayments pursuant to revolving credit facilities		(57,000		)		—				—				—				(57,000		)
Principal payments on long-term debt		(7,500		)		(671		)		(33		)		—				(8,204		)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		—				3,360				—				—				3,360
Purchase of treasury stock		(3,965		)		—				—				—				(3,965		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		19				1,441				—				—				1,460
Proceeds from exercise of stock options		8,864				—				—				—				8,864
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates		—				—				3,284				(3,284		)		—
Dividends paid		(32,799		)		—				(1,570		)		1,570				(32,799		)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities		(92,381		)		4,130				1,681				(1,714		)		(88,284		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents		1,365				162				34,680				—				36,207
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—				—				(2,589		)		—				(2,589		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		8,420				407				125,350				—				134,177
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	9,785			$	569			$	157,441			$	—			$	167,795
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	90,688			$	18,191			$	41,243			$	—			$	150,122
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in property and equipment	(7,404		)		(7,800		)		(239		)		—				(15,443		)
Equity method investments	—				—				(20,285		)		—				(20,285		)
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(23,736		)		—				—				—				(23,736		)
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,270				—				—				—				3,270
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	—				(1,697		)		—				—				(1,697		)
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	—				11,223				—				—				11,223
Advances to and investments in affiliates	—				(20,586		)		—				20,586				—
Other items, net	(433		)		—				—				—				(433		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(28,303		)		(18,860		)		(20,524		)		20,586				(47,101		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net borrowings pursuant to revolving credit facilities	57,000				—				—				—				57,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	(3,750		)		(653		)		(19		)		—				(4,422		)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	543,500				—				—				—				543,500
Purchase of treasury stock	(22,586		)		—				—				—				(22,586		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	262				1,297				—				—				1,559
Debt issuance costs	(4,759		)		—				—				—				(4,759		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	7,090				—				—				—				7,090
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	—				—				20,586				(20,586		)		—
Dividends paid	(654,092		)		—				—				—				(654,092		)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(77,335		)		644				20,567				(20,586		)		(76,710		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(14,950		)		(25		)		41,286				—				26,311
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—				—				809				—				809
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,370				432				83,255				—				107,057
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	8,420			$	407			$	125,350			$	—			$	134,177
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	120,850			$	(10,483	)		$	21,002			$	—			$	131,369
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in property and equipment	(2,839		)		(7,690		)		(395		)		—				(10,924		)
Equity method investments	—				—				(5,000		)		—				(5,000		)
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(9,227		)		—				—				—				(9,227		)
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	4,690				—				—				—				4,690
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,654				—				—				—				1,654
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	—				(1,602		)		—				—				(1,602		)
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	—				644				—				—				644
Other items, net	(570		)		(10		)		16				—				(564		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,292		)		(8,658		)		(5,379		)		—				(20,329		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net repayments pursuant to revolving credit facilities	(200		)		—				—				—				(200		)
Principal payments on long-term debt	—				(275		)		(22		)		—				(297		)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	—				—				75				—				75
Purchase of treasury stock	(53,617		)		—				—				—				(53,617		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	38				1,189				—				—				1,227
Debt issuance costs	(2,356		)		—				—				—				(2,356		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	3,845				—				—				—				3,845
Dividends paid	(43,747		)		—				—				—				(43,747		)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(96,037		)		914				53				—				(95,070		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	18,521				(18,227		)		15,676				—				15,970
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—				—				(172		)		—				(172		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,849				18,659				67,751				—				91,259
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	23,370			$	432			$	83,255			$	—			$	107,057

Reportable_Segment_Information

Reportable Segment Information	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Reportable Segment Information	'
	Reportable Segment Information
	Franchising: Franchising includes the Company's hotel franchising operations consisting of its eleven brands. The eleven brands are aggregated within this segment considering their similar economic characteristics, types of customers, distribution channels and regulatory business environments. Revenues from the franchising business include royalty fees, initial franchise and relicensing fees, marketing and reservation system fees, procurement services revenue and other franchising related revenue. The Company is obligated under its franchise agreements to provide marketing and reservation services appropriate for the operation of its systems. These services do not represent separate reportable segments as their operations are directly related to the Company's franchising business. The revenues received from franchisees that are used to pay for part of the Company's ongoing operations are included in franchising revenues and are offset by the related expenses paid for marketing and reservation activities to calculate franchising operating income.
	SkyTouch Technology: SkyTouch Technology ("SkyTouch") is a division of the Company that develops and markets cloud-based technology products to hoteliers not under franchise agreements with the Company.
	The Company evaluates its segments based primarily on the results of the segment without allocating corporate expenses, income taxes or indirect general and administrative expenses. Equity in earnings or losses from joint ventures is allocated to the Company's franchising segment. Corporate and other expenses consist primarily of overhead selling, general and administrative costs such as finance, legal, human resources and other general administrative expenses that are not allocated to the Company's two segments. As described in Note 7, certain interest expenses related to the Company's marketing and reservation activities are allocated to the franchising segment. The Company does not allocate the remaining interest expense, interest income, other gains and losses or income taxes to its segments.
	Financial results for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, have been updated to reflect the financial results for the Company's SkyTouch segment which was established as a separate segment in 2013. The financial results related to SkyTouch were previously reported as a component of Corporate & Other.
	The following tables present the financial information for the Company's segments:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Franchising		SkyTouch Technology			Corporate			Elimination			Consolidated
							& Other			Adjustments
		(In thousands)
	Revenues	$	724,617	$	33		$	—		$	—		$	724,650
	Operating income (loss)	248,253		(9,994		)	(42,011		)	—			196,248
	Depreciation and amortization	22,295		398			2,378			(16,015		)	9,056
	Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	248,887		(9,994		)	(80,221		)	—			158,672
	Capital expenditures	12,079		2,295			19,023			—			33,397
	Total assets	300,292		2,303			253,827			—			556,422
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Franchising		SkyTouch Technology			Corporate			Elimination			Consolidated
							& Other			Adjustments
		(In thousands)
	Revenues	$	692,728	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	692,728
	Operating income (loss)	236,013		(3,370		)	(39,163		)	—			193,480
	Depreciation and amortization	20,111		10			2,102			(14,532		)	7,691
	Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	236,225		(3,370		)	(63,349		)	—			169,506
	Capital expenditures	13,998		107			1,338			—			15,443
	Total assets	322,434		101			209,367			—			531,902
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Franchising		SkyTouch Technology			Corporate & Other			Elimination Adjustment			Consolidated
		(In thousands)
	Revenues	$	640,602	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	640,602
	Operating income (loss)	214,750		—			(42,233		)	—			172,517
	Depreciation and amortization	18,554		—			2,262			(13,319		)	7,497
	Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	213,253		—			(54,542		)	—			158,711
	Capital expenditures	9,553		—			1,371			—			10,924
	Total assets	280,414		—			187,946			—			468,360
	The Company conducts its international franchise operations through a combination of direct franchising and master franchising relationships. Master franchising relationships allow the use of the Company’s brands by third parties in foreign countries. Direct franchising operations are primarily conducted through wholly-owned subsidiaries. The results of the Company's international operations are included in the franchising segment. Revenues generated by foreign operations, including royalty, marketing and reservations system fees and other revenues for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were $57.3 million, $55.6 million and $54.8 million respectively. Long-lived assets related to international operations were $8.6 million, $8.2 million and $9.1 million as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. All other long-lived assets of the Company are associated with domestic activities. The Company's investment in equity method investees at December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $32.3 million, $27.5 million, and $4.3 million, respectively. These investments are included as a component of total assets for the Company’s franchising segment.

Related_Party_Transactions

Related Party Transactions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]	'
Related Party Transactions	'
	Related Party Transactions
	Transactions with Company's Largest Shareholder
	Effective October 15, 1997, Choice Hotels International, Inc. which included both a franchising business and owned hotel business, separated the businesses via a spin-off into two companies: Sunburst Hospitality Corporation (referred to hereafter as “Sunburst”) and the Company. Subsequent to the spin-off, the Company’s largest shareholder retained significant ownership percentages in both Sunburst and the Company. As part of the spin-off, Sunburst and the Company entered into a strategic alliance agreement. Among other things, the strategic alliance agreement, as amended, provided for the determination of liquidated damages related to the termination of Choice branded Sunburst properties. The liquidated damage provisions extend through the life of the existing Sunburst franchise agreements. As of December 31, 2013, Sunburst operates 11 hotels under franchise with the Company.
	Total franchise fees, including royalty, marketing and reservation system fees, paid by Sunburst to the Company, included in the accompanying consolidated financial statements were $2.6 million, $2.6 million and $4.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, accounts receivable included $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively, due from Sunburst.
	Through June 3, 2013, the Company maintained a Master Aircraft Lease Agreement with LP_C, LLC ("LPC"), which is owned by family members of the Company’s largest shareholder. The agreement permitted the Company to lease an aircraft owned by LPC. During 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company incurred $0.3 million, $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively, pursuant to the lease agreement.
	On June 3, 2013, an unrelated financial institution purchased the aircraft from LPC pursuant to a purchase agreement between LPC and the Company which the Company assigned to the financial institution. Simultaneously, the financial institution entered into an agreement with the Company to lease the aircraft. In connection with the lease of the aircraft by the Company, the Company and family members of the Company's largest shareholder entered into an agreement that allows those family members to sub-lease the aircraft from the Company from time to time for their personal use. The agreements provide for lease payments that contribute towards the fixed costs associated with the aircraft as well as reimbursement of the Company’s variable costs associated with operation of the aircraft, in compliance with, and to the extent authorized by, applicable regulatory requirements. The terms of the sub-lease agreements are consistent with the terms of sub-lease agreements that the Company has entered into with unrelated third parties for use of the aircraft.  During 2013, no amounts were paid to the Company pursuant to this agreement.
	Through May 2013 (which was the expiration date of the Company's master lease), the Company subleased space in its corporate headquarters complex for use by a non-profit organization. Several family members of the Company's largest shareholder serve as members of the board of directors of this non-profit organization. The Company donated the entire space utilized by the non-profit organization, as a result, no rent payments were received. Upon the expiration of the Company's corporate headquarter lease, the Company provided a $0.1 million contribution to the non-profit organization to defray their costs of transitioning to new office space.
	The Company maintained a lease agreement on behalf of a family member of the Company’s largest shareholder for 1,950 square feet of office space located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The lease had a 5 year term ending in 2013 with annual lease payments totaling approximately $72,000. In August 2012, the Company amended the terms of this lease to increase the square footage to 2,154 and extend the lease term until 2016. Annual rent payments under the amended lease terms total approximately $84,000. The Company currently provides use of the entire leased space free of charge and reimburses the family member for the taxes incurred related to the personal use of the office space. These payments total approximately $50,000 per year.
	In December 2008, the Company's board of directors approved an arrangement with an entity controlled by the family members of the Company's largest shareholder to permit this entity to utilize services of a particular Company employee. Under the terms of the agreement, the related party is permitted to utilize up to 50% of the designated employee's overall working time and in return is required to reimburse the Company for 50% of the Company's overall costs associated with the individual's employment. This arrangement was terminated in January 2013. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company received payments pursuant to this arrangement totaling $37 thousand, $0.2 million and $0.2 million, respectively per year.
	In December 2013, the Company’s board of directors approved an arrangement with an entity controlled by the family members of the Company’s largest shareholder to sublease approximately 2,200 square feet of office space located in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The lease has a month to month term, with a 90 day notice period, and annual lease payments totaling approximately $90,000. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company recorded approximately $15,000 in sublease rental income.
	Transactions with Unconsolidated Joint Ventures
	In December 2012, the Company entered into a $19.5 million promissory note with Concord 46th NYC, LLC ("Concord"). The Company and Concord are both members in a limited liability company whose sole business and purpose is to develop and operate a Cambria Suites hotel in the borough of Manhattan in New York City ("the Joint Venture"). The proceeds from the promissory note were utilized to partially finance the construction of the Cambria Suites hotel by the Joint Venture.
	The promissory note matures in two tranches with $9.5 million of the promissory note maturing during the year ended December 31, 2013 and the remaining $10.0 million maturing on the fifth anniversary date of the promissory note. The promissory note bears interest at a fixed rate of interest which increases from 6% to 8% after the completion of the hotel construction. Interest is payable quarterly during the hotel construction and due monthly, thereafter. During the year ended December 31, 2013, the Company was repaid the first tranche of the promissory note or $9.5 million.
	The promissory note is secured by a pledge of 100% of Concord's membership interests in the Joint Venture. In addition, the members of Concord have unconditionally guaranteed and agreed to be fully and personally liable for the entire outstanding amount of the promissory note. If Concord defaults under the terms of the promissory note, the Company may purchase Concord's interest in the Joint Venture for the sum of one dollar.

Termination_Charges

Termination Charges	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Termination Charges	'
	Termination Charges
	During the year ended December 31, 2013 the Company recorded a $1.7 million charge in SG&A and marketing and reservation expenses related to salary and benefit continuation termination benefits provided to employees separating from service with the Company and remitted approximately $1.1 million of these benefits during the current year. At December 31, 2013, approximately $0.6 million of these salary and benefits continuation payments remain to be remitted.
	During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recorded a $2.9 million charge in SG&A and marketing and reservation expenses related to salary and benefit continuation termination benefits provided to employees separating from service with the Company. During the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company remitted $2.2 million and $0.7 million, respectively, related to these salary and benefit continuation benefits and at December 31, 2013 all benefits incurred had been remitted.
	During the year ended December 31, 2011 , the Company recorded a $6.6 million charge in SG&A and marketing and reservation expenses related to salary and benefit continuation termination benefits provided to employees separating from service with the Company. These expenses include $5.8 million of salary and benefits continuation and $0.8 million related to the acceleration of share-based compensation expense for terminated employees. During the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, the Company remitted $0.7 million, $4.0 million and $1.1 million, respectively, related to the salary and benefit continuation benefits and at December 31, 2013 all benefits incurred had been remitted.
	At December 31, 2013, approximately $0.6 million of termination benefits remained to be paid and were included in current and non-current liabilities in the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Except as noted below, the Company is not a party to any litigation other than litigation in the ordinary course of business. The Company's management and legal counsel do not expect that the ultimate outcome of any of its currently ongoing legal proceedings, individually or collectively, will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
	In May 2013, the Company was added to an ongoing multi-district class action pending in federal court in Dallas, Texas. The lawsuit alleged that several online travel companies and hotel companies have engaged in anti-competitive practices. The complaint sought an unspecified amount of damages and equitable relief. The Company, along with other defendants, disputed the allegations and vigorously defended itself against these claims.  On February 18, 2014, the court granted the defendants’ motion to dismiss the lawsuit without prejudice.  The plaintiffs have 30 days to petition the court to refile their claim with additional facts. The Company does not currently believe this litigation will have a material effect on its consolidated financial position, results of operation or liquidity.
	Contingencies
	On October 9, 2012, the Company entered into a limited payment guaranty with regards to a VIE's $18.0 million bank loan for the construction of a hotel franchised under one of the Company's brands in the United States. Under the terms of the limited guaranty, the Company has agreed to guarantee 25% of the outstanding principal balance and accrued and unpaid interest, as well as any unpaid expenses incurred by the lender.  The limited guaranty shall remain in effect until the maximum amount guaranteed by the Company is paid in full.  In addition to the limited guaranty, the Company entered into an agreement in which the Company guarantees the completion of the construction of the hotel and an environmental indemnity agreement which indemnifies the lending institution from and against any damages relating to or arising out of possible environmental contamination issues with regards to the property.
	On November 15, 2013, the Company entered into a limited payment guaranty with regards to a VIE's $46.2 million bank loan for the construction of a hotel franchised under one of the Company's brands in the United States. Under the terms of the limited guaranty, the Company has agreed to unconditionally guarantee and become surety for the full and timely payment of the guaranteed outstanding principal balance, as well as any unpaid expenses incurred by the lender. The guarantee is limited to 25% of the outstanding principal balance of the $46.2 million loan due at any time. The limited guaranty shall remain in effect until the maximum amount guaranteed by the Company is repaid in full. The maturity date of the VIE's loan is May 2017.
	Commitments
	The Company has the following commitments outstanding:
	•The Company occasionally provides financing in the form of forgivable promissory notes or cash incentives to franchisees for property improvements, hotel development efforts and other purposes. At December 31, 2013, the Company had commitments to extend an additional $13.2 million for these purposes provided certain conditions are met by its franchisees, of which $7.9 million is expected to be advanced in the next twelve months.
	•The Company has committed to make additional capital contributions totaling $4.1 million to existing joint ventures, related to the construction of various hotels to be operated under the Company's Cambria Suites brand. These commitments are expected to be funded in the next twelve months.
	•The Company has a property improvement incentive program for its domestic Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites hotels to incent hotel owners to renovate their properties to accelerate improvement of the brand's product quality and consistency, guest satisfaction and brand performance. The Company has committed to provide financing in the form of forgivable promissory notes to qualifying domestic hotels for a portion of their Company approved and completed property improvement expenses. Financing will be provided upon the completion and Company certification of the renovations. At December 31, 2013, the Company had commitments to extended $32.0 million for this purpose provided certain conditions are met by its franchisees. These commitments are expected to be funded in the next twelve months.
	•The Company has committed to loan monies totaling approximately $3.3 million to support the construction of a hotel under the Company's Cambria Suites brand. This commitment is expected to be funded in the next twelve months.
	In the ordinary course of business, the Company enters into numerous agreements that contain standard indemnities whereby the Company indemnifies another party for breaches of representations and warranties. Such indemnifications are granted under various agreements, including those governing (i) purchases or sales of assets or businesses, (ii) leases of real estate, (iii) licensing of trademarks, (iv) access to credit facilities, (v) issuances of debt or equity securities, and (vi) certain operating agreements. The indemnifications issued are for the benefit of the (i) buyers in sale agreements and sellers in purchase agreements, (ii) landlords in lease contracts, (iii) franchisees in licensing agreements, (iv) financial institutions in credit facility arrangements, (v) underwriters in debt or equity security issuances and (vi) parties under certain operating agreements. In addition, these parties are also generally indemnified against any third party claim resulting from the transaction that is contemplated in the underlying agreement. While some of these indemnities extend only for the duration of the underlying agreement, many survive the expiration of the term of the agreement or extend into perpetuity (unless subject to a legal statute of limitations). There are no specific limitations on the maximum potential amount of future payments that the Company could be required to make under these indemnities, nor is the Company able to develop an estimate of the maximum potential amount of future payments to be made under these indemnifications as the triggering events are not subject to predictability. With respect to certain of the aforementioned indemnities, such as indemnifications of landlords against third party claims for the use of real estate property leased by the Company, the Company maintains insurance coverage that mitigates potential liability.

Discontinued_Operations_Discon

Discontinued Operations Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Discontinued Operations	'
	Discontinued Operations
	In the first quarter of 2014, the Company's management approved a plan to sell the three Company-owned hotels operated under the MainStay Suites brand. The Company determined that this disposal transaction met the definition of a discontinued operation since the operations and cash flows of this component has and will be eliminated from the on-going operations of the Company and the Company will not have significant continuing involvement in the operations of the hotels after the disposal transaction.
	The operations related to these three Company-owned hotels were reported as a component of "Corporate and Other" for segment reporting purposes. The results of operations for the years ended December 31 ,2013, 2012 and 2011 presented in these Consolidated Financial Statements reflect these three Company-owned hotels as discontinued operations. All prior period amounts have been recast as appropriate. Unless noted otherwise, discussion in the notes to the consolidated financial statements pertain to continuing operations. Summarized financial information related to the discontinued operations is as follows:
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Revenues
	Hotel operations	$	4,774	$	4,573	$	4,356
	Total revenues	4,774		4,573		4,356
	Operating Expenses
	Hotel operations	3,678		3,505		3,466
	Depreciation and amortization	526		535		527
	Total operating expenses	4,204		4,040		3,993
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	570		533		363
	Income taxes	211		198		135
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	359	$	335	$	228
		As of December 31, 2013		As of December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)
	Cash	$	550	$	387
	Receivables, net	106		206
	Other current assets	223		192
	Income taxes receivable	20		—
	Total current assets	899		785
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	8,816		9,220
	Total assets	9,715		10,005
	Accounts payable	425		403
	Accrued expenses	10		10
	Income taxes payable	—		—
	Total liabilities	435		413
	Net assets of discontinued operations	$	9,280	$	9,592

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D

Selected Quarterly Financial Data - (Unaudited)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Selected Quarterly Financial Data - (Unaudited)	'
	Quarterly Financial Data—(Unaudited)
	The financial statements information presented below has been restated and revised to correct errors related to the Company’s accounting for it's historical practice of reporting royalty and certain marketing and reservation fees one month in arrears as described in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements and other immaterial items. In addition, the Company's results of operations have been recast to reflect discontinued operations related to the Company's plan to dispose of the three Company owned Mainstay Suites hotels entered into in the first quarter of 2014.
		First			Second		Third		Fourth		2013
		Quarter   (Restated)			Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Revenues	$	148,171		$	190,930	$	216,718	$	168,831	$	724,650
	Operating income	$	37,139		$	54,739	$	63,228	$	41,142	$	196,248
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,582		$	44,504	$	54,271	$	32,315	$	158,672
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	$	19,776		$	31,624	$	38,573	$	23,377	$	113,350
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(33	)	$	183	$	143	$	66	$	359
	Net income	$	19,743		$	31,807	$	38,716	$	23,443	$	113,709
	Per basic share:
	Continuing Operations	$	0.34		$	0.54	$	0.66	$	0.4	$	1.94
	Discontinued Operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Per diluted share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.34		$	0.54	$	0.65	$	0.4	$	1.92
	Discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	0.01	$	—	$	0.01
		First			Second		Third		Fourth		2012
		Quarter   (Restated)			Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Revenues	$	141,550		$	180,888	$	205,271	$	165,019	$	692,728
	Operating income	$	37,746		$	55,334	$	62,374	$	38,026	$	193,480
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	36,914		$	51,683	$	52,789	$	28,120	$	169,506
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	$	23,766		$	34,236	$	42,637	$	20,639	$	121,278
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	25		$	138	$	107	$	65	$	335
	Net income	$	23,791		$	34,374	$	42,744	$	20,704	$	121,613
	Per basic share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.41		$	0.59	$	0.74	$	0.36	$	2.09
	Discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Per diluted share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.41		$	0.59	$	0.73	$	0.35	$	2.08
	Discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	0.01
	The matters which affect the comparability of the quarterly results include the following:
	•	Seasonality: The Company’s revenues and operating income reflect the industry’s seasonality and as a result are lower in the first and fourth quarters and higher in the second and third quarters.
	•	Investment income and losses: The Company’s net income reflects gains and losses related to the Company’s investments held in non-qualified retirement plans and are subject to market conditions.
	•	Year Ended December 31, 2012 results:
	•	Loss on Settlement of a Pension Plan: During the fourth quarter of 2012, the Company recorded a $1.8 million loss on the settlement of a pension plan consisting primarily of the recognition of previously unrecognized actuarial losses which had been recorded as a component of the Company's accumulated other comprehensive loss on the Company's consolidated balance sheets.
	•	Income taxes: The Company's third quarter 2012 income taxes reflect a $4.5 million benefit related to a change in estimate of the benefit from foreign operations.

Future_Adoption_Of_Accounting_

Future Adoption Of Accounting Standards	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Changes and Error Corrections [Abstract]	'
Future Adoption Of Accounting Standards	'
	Future Adoption of Accounting Standards
	In February 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-04, "Obligations Resulting from Joint and Several Liability Arrangements for Which the Total Amount of the Obligation Is Fixed at the Reporting Date" ("ASU 2013-04"). The ASU requires entities to measure obligations resulting from joint and several liability arrangements for which the total amount of the obligation within the scope of this guidance is fixed at the reporting date, as the sum of the following: (a) The amount the reporting entity agreed to pay on the basis of its arrangement among its co-obligors and (b) any additional amount the reporting entity expects to pay on behalf of its co-obligors. Required disclosures include a description of the joint-and-several arrangement and the total outstanding amount of the obligation for all joint parties. The ASU permits entities to aggregate disclosures (as opposed to providing separate disclosures for each joint-and-several obligation). ASU 2013-04 is effective for all interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The ASU should be applied retrospectively to obligations with joint-and-several liabilities existing at the beginning of an entity's fiscal year of adoption. Early adoption is permitted. The Company does not currently believe that the adoption of this update will have a material impact on its financial statements and will adopt the provisions of this ASU on January 1, 2014.
	In March 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-05, "Parent's Accounting for the Cumulative Translation Adjustment upon Derecognition of Certain Subsidiaries or Groups of Assets within a Foreign Entity or of an Investment in a Foreign Entity" ("ASU 2013-05"). ASU 2013-05 clarifies that when a reporting entity ceases to have a controlling financial interest in a subsidiary or group of assets that is a nonprofit activity or a business within a foreign entity, the parent is required to apply the guidance in ASC 830 "Foreign Currency Matters" Subtopic 830-30 to release any related cumulative translation adjustment into net income. Accordingly, the cumulative translation adjustment should be released into net income only if the sale or transfer results in the complete or substantially complete liquidation of the foreign entity in which the subsidiary or group of assets had resided. The provisions of ASU 2013-05 are effective prospectively for reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2013. The Company does not currently believe that the adoption of this update will have a material impact on its financial statements and will adopt the provisions of this ASU on January 1, 2014.
	In July 2013, the FASB issued ASU No. 2013-11, "Presentation of an Unrecognized Tax Benefit When a Net Operating Loss Carryforward, a Similar Tax Loss, or a Tax Credit Carryforward Exists" ("ASU 2013-11"). ASU 2013-11 requires an entity to present an unrecognized tax benefit as a reduction of a deferred tax asset for a net operating loss ("NOL") carryforward, or similar tax loss or tax credit carryforward, rather than as a liability when (1) the uncertain tax position would reduce the NOL or other carryforward under the tax law of the applicable jurisdiction and (2) the entity intends to use the deferred tax asset for that purpose. The ASU does not require new recurring disclosures. The provisions of ASU 2013-11 are effective prospectively for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2013. Early adoption and retrospective application are permitted. The Company does not currently believe that the adoption of this update will have a material impact on its financial statements and will adopt the provisions of this ASU on January 1, 2014.

Subsequent_Events

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Subsequent Events [Abstract]	'
Subsequent Events	'
	Subsequent Events
	On February 11, 2014, the Company sold a Mainstay hotel located in Brentwood, Tennessee for $4.6 million. The sale of the property included all fixtures, furnishings and equipment located in the hotel and all other assets, rights and property pertaining to the ownership and operation of the Mainstay.
	On February 28, 2014, the Company's board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.185 per share of common stock. The dividend is payable on April 18, 2014 to shareholders of record on April 4, 2014.

Schedule_IIValuation_And_Quali

Schedule II-Valuation And Qualifying Accounts	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]	'
Schedule II-Valuation and Qualifying Accounts	'
	CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
	SCHEDULE II-VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS
	(In thousands of dollars)
	Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions/Charges to Profit & Loss		Recoveries/Write offs			Balance at End of Period
	Accounts Receivable:
	Year ended December 31, 2013 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	11,658	$	4,708	$	(4,179	)	$	12,187
	Year ended December 31, 2012 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	10,771	$	4,787	$	(3,900	)	$	11,658
	Year ended December 31, 2011 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	9,893	$	4,884	$	(4,006	)	$	10,771
	Notes Receivable:
	Year ended December 31, 2013 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	10,550	$	1,668	$	(672	)	$	11,546
	Year ended December 31, 2012 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	9,228	$	1,735	$	(413	)	$	10,550
	Year ended December 31, 2011 Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	$	10,026	$	982	$	(1,780	)	$	9,228

Company_Information_and_Summar1

Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounting Policies [Abstract]	'
Revenue Recognition	'
	Revenue Recognition
	The Company enters into franchise agreements to provide franchisees with various marketing services, a centralized reservation system and limited non-exclusive rights to utilize the Company’s registered trade names and trademarks. These agreements typically have an initial term from ten to twenty years with provisions permitting franchisees or the Company to terminate after five, ten, or fifteen years under certain circumstances. In most instances, initial franchise and relicensing fees are recognized upon execution of the franchise agreement because the initial franchise and relicensing fees are non-refundable and the Company is not required to provide initial services to the franchisee prior to hotel opening. The initial franchise and relicensing fees related to executed franchise agreements which include incentives, such as future potential cash rebates or forgivable promissory notes, are deferred and recognized when the incentive criteria are met or the agreement is terminated, whichever occurs first.
	The Company may also enter into master development agreements ("MDAs") with developers that grant limited exclusive development rights and preferential franchise agreement terms for one-time, non-refundable fees. When these fees are not contingent upon the number of agreements executed under the MDA, the Company recognizes these up-front fees pro-rata over the MDAs’ contractual life. Fees that are contingent upon the execution of franchise agreements under the MDA are recognized as the franchise agreements are executed.
	Royalty and marketing and reservation system revenues, which are typically based on a percentage of gross room revenues or the number of hotel rooms of each franchisee, are recorded when earned and realizable from the franchisee. Franchise fees based on a percentage of gross room revenues are recognized in the same period that the underlying gross room revenues are earned by the Company's franchisees. An estimate of uncollectible revenue is charged to bad debt expense and included in selling, general and administrative ("SG&A") and marketing and reservation expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
	The Company generates procurement services revenues from qualified vendors. Procurement services revenues are generally earned based on the level of goods or services purchased from qualified vendors by hotel franchise owners and hotel guests who stay in the Company’s franchised hotels or based on marketing services provided by the Company on behalf of the qualified vendors to hotel owners and guests. The Company recognizes procurement services revenues when the services are performed or the product is delivered, evidence of an arrangement exists, the fee is fixed and determinable and collectibility is probable. The Company defers the recognition of procurement services’ revenues related to upfront fees. Such upfront fees are generally recognized over a period corresponding to the Company’s estimate of the life of the arrangement.
Marketing and Reservation Revenues and Expenses	'
	Marketing and Reservation Revenues and Expenses
	The Company’s franchise agreements require the payment of certain marketing and reservation system fees, which are used exclusively by the Company for expenses associated with providing franchise services such as national marketing, media advertising, central reservation systems and technology services. The Company is contractually obligated to expend the marketing and reservation system revenue it collects from franchisees in accordance with the franchise agreements; as such, no income or loss to the Company is generated. In accordance with the franchise agreements, the Company includes in marketing and reservation expenses an allocation of costs for certain activities, such as human resources, facilities, legal, accounting, etc., required to carry out marketing and reservation activities.
	The Company records marketing and reservation system revenues and expenses on a gross basis since the Company is the primary obligor in the arrangement, maintains the credit risk, establishes the price and nature of the marketing or reservation services and retains discretion in supplier selection. In addition, net advances to and recoveries from the franchise system for marketing and reservation activities are presented as cash flows from operating activities.
	Marketing and reservation system revenues not expended in the current year are recorded as a liability in the Company's balance sheet and are carried over to the next fiscal year and expended in accordance with the franchise agreements. Shortfall amounts are recorded as an asset in the Company's balance sheet, with a corresponding reduction in costs, and are similarly recovered in subsequent years. Under the terms of the franchise agreements, the Company may advance capital and incur costs as necessary for marketing and reservation activities and recover such advances through future fees. The Company’s current assessment is that the credit risk associated with the cumulative cost advances for marketing and reservation system activities is mitigated due to the contractual right to recover these amounts from a large geographically dispersed group of franchisees.
	The Company evaluates the recoverability of marketing and reservation costs incurred in excess of cumulative marketing and reservation system revenues earned on a periodic basis. The Company will record a reserve when, based on current information and events, it is probable that it will be unable to collect all amounts advanced for marketing and reservation activities according to the contractual terms of the franchise agreements. These advances are considered to be unrecoverable if the expected net, undiscounted cash flows from marketing and reservation activities are less than the carrying amount of the asset. Based on the Company’s analysis of projected net cash flows from marketing and reservation activities for all periods presented, the Company concluded that the cumulative advances for marketing and reservation activities was fully recoverable and as a result no reserve for possible losses was recorded.
	Choice Privileges is the Company’s frequent guest incentive marketing program. Choice Privileges enables members to earn points based on their spending levels with franchisees and, to a lesser degree, through participation in affiliated partners’ programs, such as those offered by credit card companies. The points, which the Company accumulates and tracks on the members’ behalf, may be redeemed for free accommodations or other benefits.
	The Company provides Choice Privileges as a marketing program to franchised hotels and collects a percentage of program members’ room revenue from franchises to operate the program. Revenues are deferred in an amount equal to the estimated fair value of the future redemption obligation. The Company develops an estimate of the eventual redemption rates and point values using various actuarial methods. These judgmental factors determine the required liability attributable to outstanding points. Upon redemption of points, the Company recognizes the previously deferred revenue as well as the corresponding expense relating to the cost of the awards redeemed. Revenues in excess of the estimated future redemption obligation are recognized when earned to reimburse the Company for costs incurred to operate the program, including administrative costs, marketing, promotion, and performing member services.
Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk	'
	Accounts Receivable and Credit Risk
	Accounts receivable consist primarily of franchise and related fees due from hotel franchises and are recorded at the invoiced amount. The allowance for doubtful accounts is the Company’s best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable. The Company determines the allowance considering historical write-off experience and a review of aged receivable balances. However, the Company considers its credit risk associated with trade receivables to be partially mitigated due to the dispersion of these receivables across a large number of geographically diverse franchisees.
	The Company records bad debt expense in SG&A and marketing and reservation expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income based on its assessment of the ultimate realizability of trade receivables considering historical collection experience and the economic environment. When the Company determines that an account is not collectible, the account is written-off to the associated allowance for doubtful accounts.
Advertising Costs	'
	Advertising Costs
	The Company expenses advertising costs as the advertising occurs. Advertising expense was $84.7 million, $79.7 million and $73.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively. Prepaid advertising at December 31, 2013 and 2012 totaled $0.2 million and $0.5 million, respectively and is included within other current assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. The Company includes advertising costs primarily in marketing and reservation expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of income.
Cash and Cash Equivalents	'
	Cash and Cash Equivalents
	The Company considers all highly liquid investments purchased with a maturity of three months or less at the date of purchase to be cash equivalents. At both December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had book overdrafts totaling $5.0 million which are included in accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. These book overdrafts represent outstanding checks in excess of funds on deposit.
	The Company maintains cash balances in domestic banks, which, at times, may exceed the limits of amounts insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation. In addition, the Company also maintains cash balances in international banks which do not provide deposit insurance.
Capitalization Policies	'
	Capitalization Policies
	Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or their useful lives. Major renovations and replacements incurred during construction are capitalized. Additionally, the Company capitalizes any interest incurred during construction; however, for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012, no interest was capitalized. Upon sale or retirement of property, the cost and related accumulated depreciation are eliminated from the accounts and any related gain or loss is recognized in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Maintenance, repairs and minor replacements are charged to expense as incurred.
	Costs for computer software developed for internal use are capitalized during the application development stage and depreciated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the software.
	Leased property meeting certain capital lease criteria is capitalized and the present value of the related lease payments is recorded as a liability. The present value of the minimum lease payments are calculated utilizing the lower of the Company’s incremental borrowing rate or the lessor’s interest rate implicit in the lease, if known by the Company. Amortization of capitalized leased assets is computed utilizing the straight-line method over either the shorter of the estimated useful life of the asset or the initial lease term and included in depreciation and amortization in the Company's consolidated statements of income. However, if the lease meets the bargain purchase or transfer of ownership criteria the asset shall be amortized in accordance with the Company’s normal depreciation policy for owned assets.
Assets Held For Sale	'
	Assets Held for Sale
	The Company considers property to be assets held for sale when all of the following criteria are met:
	•	Management commits to a plan to sell an asset;
	•	It is unlikely that the disposal plan will be significantly modified or discontinued;
	•	The asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition;
	•	Actions required to complete the sale of the asset have been initiated;
	•	Sale of the asset is probable and the Company expects the completed sale will occur within one year; and
	•	The asset is actively being marketed for sale at a price that is reasonable given its current market value.
	Upon designation as an asset held for sale, the Company records the carrying value of each asset at the lower of its carrying value or its estimated fair value, less estimated costs to sell, and ceases recording depreciation. If at any time these criteria are no longer met, subject to certain exceptions, the assets previously classified as held for sale are reclassified as held and used and measured individually at the lower of the following:
	a.	the carrying amount before the asset was classified as held for sale, adjusted for any depreciation (amortization) expense that would have been recognized had the asset been continuously classified as held and used;
	b.	the fair value at the date of the subsequent decision not to sell.
Valuation of Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets	'
	Valuation of Intangibles and Long-Lived Assets
	The Company evaluates the potential impairment of property and equipment and other long-lived assets, including franchise rights and other definite-lived intangibles, on an annual basis or whenever an event or other circumstances indicates that the Company may not be able to recover the carrying value of the asset. Recoverability is measured based on net, undiscounted expected cash flows. Assets are considered to be impaired if the net, undiscounted expected cash flows are less than the carrying amount of the assets. Impairment charges are recorded based upon the difference between the carrying value and the fair value of the asset. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss totaling $0.2 million on the franchise rights recorded in conjunction with its India acquisition. The franchise rights were determined to be impaired as the net, undiscounted expected cash flows were less than the carrying amount of the assets. The Company did not record any impairment of long-lived assets during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011. Significant management judgment is involved in developing these projections, and they include inherent uncertainties. If different projections had been used in the current period, the balances for non-current assets could have been materially impacted. Furthermore, if management uses different projections or if different conditions occur in future periods, future-operating results could be materially impacted.
	The Company evaluates the impairment of goodwill and trademarks with indefinite lives on an annual basis, or during the year if an event or other circumstance indicates that the Company may not be able to recover the carrying amount of the asset. In evaluating these assets for impairment, the Company first assesses qualitative factors to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If the conclusion is that it is not more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then no further testing is required. If the conclusion is that it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value, then a two-step impairment test is performed. The fair value of the Company's net assets is used to determine if goodwill may be impaired. Indefinite life trademarks are considered to be impaired if the net, undiscounted expected cash flows associated with the trademark are less than their carrying amount. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company recognized an impairment loss totaling $0.2 million on the goodwill recorded in conjunction with its India acquisition. Based on the Company's assessment, it was determined that the fair value of the Company's Indian subsidiary, was less than its carrying value resulting in the recognition of an impairment loss equal to the gross amount of the goodwill. The Company did not record any impairment of goodwill or trademarks with indefinite lives during the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2011.
Variable Interest Entities	'
	Variable Interest Entities
	In accordance with the guidance for the consolidation of variable interest entities, the Company analyzes its variable interests, including loans, guarantees, and equity investments, to determine if the entity in which the Company has a variable interest is a variable interest entity. The analysis includes both quantitative and qualitative reviews. For those entities determined to have variable interests, a further quantitative and qualitative analysis is performed to determine if the Company will be deemed the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the party who has the power to direct the activities of a variable interest entity that most significantly impact the entity's economic performance and who has an obligation to absorb losses of the entity or a right to receive benefits from the entity that could potentially be significant to the entity. The Company consolidates those entities in which it is determined to be the primary beneficiary.
Value of Investments in Ventures	'
	Valuation of Investments in Ventures
	The Company evaluates an investment in a venture for impairment when circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable, for example due to loan defaults, significant under performance relative to historical or projected operating performance, and significant negative industry or economic trends. When there is indication that a loss in value has occurred, the Company evaluates the carrying value compared to the estimated fair value of the investment. Fair value is based upon internally developed discounted cash flow models, third-party appraisals, and if appropriate, current estimated net sales proceeds from pending offers. If the estimated fair value is less than carrying value, management uses its judgment to determine if the decline in value is other-than-temporary. In determining this, the Company consider factors including, but not limited to, the length of time and extent of the decline, loss of values as a percentage of the cost, financial condition and near-term financial projections, the Company's intent and ability to recover the lost value and current economic conditions. For investments that are deemed other-than-temporary, impairments are charged to earnings.
Sales Taxes	'
	Sales Taxes
	The Company presents taxes collected from customers and remitted to governmental authorities on a net basis and therefore they are excluded from revenues in the consolidated financial statements.
Foreign Operations	'
	Foreign Operations
	The United States dollar is the functional currency of the consolidated entities operating in the United States. The functional currency for the consolidated entities operating outside of the United States is generally the currency of the primary economic environment in which the entity primarily generates and expends cash. The Company translates the financial statements of consolidated entities whose functional currency is not the United States dollar into United States dollars. The Company translates assets and liabilities at the exchange rate in effect as of the financial statement date and translates income statement accounts using the weighted average exchange rate for the period. The Company includes translation adjustments from foreign exchange and the effect of exchange rate changes on inter-company transactions of a long-term investment nature as a separate component of shareholders’ deficit. The Company reports foreign currency transaction gains and losses and the effect of inter-company transactions of a short-term or trading nature in SG&A expenses on the consolidated statements of income. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses for the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 were a $0.4 million loss, $0.1 million gain and a $1.4 million loss, respectively.
Derivatives	'
	Derivatives
	The Company periodically uses derivative instruments as part of its overall strategy to manage exposure to market risks associated with fluctuations in interest rates. All outstanding derivative financial instruments are recognized at their fair values as assets or liabilities. The impact on earnings from recognizing the fair values of these instruments depends on their intended use, their hedge designation and their effectiveness in offsetting changes in the fair values of the exposures they are hedging. The Company does not use derivatives for trading purposes.
	The effective portion of changes in fair value of derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) and the ineffective portion is reported currently in earnings. The amounts included in accumulated other comprehensive income are reclassified into earnings in the same period during which the hedged item affects earnings. Amounts reported in earnings are classified consistent with the item being hedged.
	The Company formally documents all relationships between its hedging instruments and hedged items at inception, including its risk management objective and strategy for establishing various hedge relationships. Cash flows from hedging instruments are classified in the consolidated statements of cash flows consistent with the items being hedged.
	Hedge accounting is discontinued prospectively when (i) the derivative instrument is no longer effective in offsetting changes in fair value or cash flows of the underlying hedged item, (ii) the derivative instrument expires, is sold, terminated or exercised, or (iii) designating the derivative instrument as a hedge is no longer appropriate. The effectiveness of derivative instruments is assessed at inception and on an ongoing basis.
Guarantees	'
	Guarantees
	The Company has historically issued certain guarantees to support the growth of its brands. A liability is recognized for the fair value of such guarantees upon inception of the guarantee and upon any subsequent modification, such as renewals, when the Company remains contingently liable. The fair value of a guarantee is the estimated amount at which the liability could be settled in a current transaction between willing unrelated parties. The Company evaluates these guarantees on a quarterly basis.

Company_Information_and_Summar2

Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments [Abstract]	'
Schedules of Revisions to Prior Period Financial Statements	'
	The following tables present the effect of this and other immaterial errors for the financial statement line items impacted in the affected periods included within this annual financial report. In addition, these amounts have been adjusted to reflect the Company's discontinued operations reported in the first quarter of 2014.
	Consolidated Statements of Income
		Year Ended December 31, 2013																Year Ended December 31, 2012
		As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment			As Revised
		($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Royalty fees	$	267,229			$	—			$	583			$	267,812			$	260,782			$	—			$	898		$	261,680
	Marketing and reservation revenues	403,099				—				4,534				407,633				384,784				—				4,894			389,678
	Hotel operations	4,774				(4,774		)		—				—				4,573				(4,573		)		—			—
	Total revenues	724,307				(4,774		)		5,117				724,650				691,509				(4,573		)		5,792			692,728
	Selling, general and administrative	113,567				—				(1,854		)		111,713				101,852				—				27			101,879
	Depreciation and amortization	9,469				(526		)		113				9,056				8,226				(535		)		—			7,691
	Marketing and reservation expenses	403,099				—				4,534				407,633				384,784				—				4,894			389,678
	Hotel operations	3,678				(3,678		)		—				—				3,505				(3,505		)		—			—
	Total operating expenses	529,813				(4,204		)		2,793				528,402				498,367				(4,040		)		4,921			499,248
	Operating income	194,494				(570		)		2,324				196,248				193,142				(533		)		871			193,480
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	156,918				(570		)		2,324				158,672				169,168				(533		)		871			169,506
	Income taxes	44,317				(211		)		1,216				45,322				48,481				(198		)		(55		)	48,228
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	112,601				(359		)		1,108				113,350				120,687				(335		)		926			121,278
	Basic earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.92			—				$	0.02			$	1.94			$	2.08			—				$	0.01		$	2.09
	Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.91			(0.01		)		$	0.02			$	1.92			$	2.07			(0.01		)		$	0.02		$	2.08
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment				As Revised
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Royalty fees	$	245,426			$	—			$	1,049			$	246,475
	Marketing and reservation revenues	349,036				—				5,116				354,152
	Hotel operations	4,356				(4,356		)		—				—
	Total revenues	638,793				(4,356		)		6,165				640,602
	Selling, general and administrative	106,404				—				32				106,436
	Depreciation and amortization	8,024				(527		)		—				7,497
	Marketing and reservation expenses	349,036				—				5,116				354,152
	Hotel operations	3,466				(3,466		)		—				—
	Total operating expenses	466,930				(3,993		)		5,148				468,085
	Operating income	171,863				(363		)		1,017				172,517
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	158,057				(363		)		1,017				158,711
	Income taxes	47,661				(135		)		352				47,878
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	110,396				(228		)		665				110,833
	Basic earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.86			$	(0.01	)		$	0.01			$	1.86
	Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.85			$	(0.01	)		$	0.02			$	1.86
	Consolidated Balance Sheets
			As of December 31, 2013												As of December 31, 2012
			As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
			(in thousands)
	Receivables		$	53,521			$	28,864			$	82,385			$	52,270			$	27,729			$	79,999
	Income taxes receivable		—				—				—				2,732				(531		)		2,201
	Deferred income taxes		7,220				19,464				26,684				4,136				22,062				26,198
	Total current assets		258,646				48,328				306,974				233,470				49,260				282,730
	Property and equipment, at cost, net		66,092				1,760				67,852				51,651				—				51,651
	Advances, marketing and reservation activities		19,127				(13,283		)		5,844				42,179				(12,712		)		29,467
	Deferred income taxes		20,282				(20,282		)		—				15,418				(15,418		)		—
	Total assets		539,899				16,523				556,422				510,772				21,130				531,902
	Deferred income taxes		—				5,149				5,149				—				10,864				10,864
	Total liabilities		1,004,144				5,149				1,009,293				1,059,676				10,864				1,070,540
	Retained earnings		341,649				11,374				353,023				272,260				10,266				282,526
	Total shareholders' deficit		(464,245		)		11,374				(452,871		)		(548,904		)		10,266				(538,638		)
	Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit		539,899				16,523				556,422				510,772				21,130				531,902
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2013												Year Ended December 31, 2012
		As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
		(in thousands)
	Operating Activities
	Net income	$	112,601			$	1,108			$	113,709			$	120,687			$	926			$	121,613
	Depreciation and amortization	9,469				113				9,582				8,226				—				8,226
	Provision for bad debts, net	2,724				19				2,743				2,896				27				2,923
Deferred income taxes	(8,024		)		1,747				(6,277		)		(540		)		(586		)		(1,126		)
Receivables	(6,730		)		(1,169		)		(7,899		)		(5,239		)		(1,568		)		(6,807		)
Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net	42,405				586				42,991				30,313				670				30,983
Income taxes payable/receivable	4,807				(531		)		4,276				(3,193		)		531				(2,662		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,040				1,873				153,913				150,122				—				150,122
Investing Activities
Investment in property and equipment	(31,524		)		(1,873		)		(33,397		)		(15,443		)		—				(15,443		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,549		)		(1,873		)		(29,422		)		(47,101		)		—				(47,101		)
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	(in thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	110,396			$	665			$	111,061
Provision for bad debts, net	2,160				32				2,192
Deferred income taxes	5,514				352				5,866
Receivables	(7,785		)		(1,979		)		(9,764		)
Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net	623				930				1,553
Net cash provided by operating activities	131,369				—				131,369
The following tables present the effect of the correction of the classification of the cash flows related to forgivable notes receivable on selected line items included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the affected periods included in these Consolidated Financial Statements:
	Year Ended December 31, 2012												Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
Net cash provided by operating activities:
Forgivable notes receivable, net	$	—			$	(10,898	)		$	(10,898	)		$	—			$	(3,475	)		$	(3,475	)
Net cash provided by operating activities	161,020				(10,898		)		150,122				134,844				(3,475		)		131,369
Net cash used in investing activities:
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(34,925		)		11,189				(23,736		)		(12,766		)		3,539				(9,227		)
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,561				(291		)		3,270				4,754				(64		)		4,690
Net cash used in investing activities	(57,999		)		10,898				(47,101		)		(23,804		)		3,475				(20,329		)
The following tables present the effect of the correction on select line items included in the Parent and Guarantor's Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Parent												Guarantor
	(In thousands)
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	90,690			$	(2	)		$	90,688			$	29,087			$	(10,896	)		$	18,191
Investing Activities:
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(23,737		)		1				(23,736		)		(11,188		)		11,188				—
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,269				1				3,270				292				(292		)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(28,305		)		2				(28,303		)		(29,756		)		10,896				(18,860		)
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Parent												Guarantor
	(In thousands)
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	120,964			$	(114	)		$	120,850			$	(7,122	)		$	(3,361	)		$	(10,483	)
Investing Activities:
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(9,341		)		114				(9,227		)		(3,425		)		3,425				—
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	4,690				—				4,690				64				(64		)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,406		)		114				(6,292		)		(12,019		)		3,361				(8,658		)

Other_Current_Assets_Tables

Other Current Assets (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Assets, Current [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Other Current Assets	'
	Other current assets consist of the following at:
		December 31,		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Notes receivable (See Note 3)	$	12,816	$	14,415
	Prepaid expenses	13,746		10,694
	Land held for sale	—		8,541
	Other current assets	3,148		3,019
	Total	$	29,710	$	36,669

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance1

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accounts and Notes Receivable, Net [Abstract]	'
Past due balances of mezzanine and other notes receivable by credit quality indicators	'
	Past due balances of mezzanine and other notes receivable by credit quality indicators are as follows:
		30-89 days			> 90 days			Total			Current			Total Mezzanine and Other
		Past Due			Past Due			Past Due						Notes Receivables
	As of December 31, 2013	(In thousands)
	Senior	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	18,052		$	18,052
	Subordinated	—			9,629			9,629			4,523			14,152
	Unsecured	—			47			47			3,358			3,405
		$	—		$	9,676		$	9,676		$	25,933		$	35,609
	As of December 31, 2012
	Senior	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	27,549		$	27,549
	Subordinated	619			9,629			10,248			4,771			15,019
	Unsecured	—			47			47			1,218			1,265
		$	619		$	9,676		$	10,295		$	33,538		$	43,833
Accretable yield reconciliation	'
	The Company's accretable yield at acquisition was $1.8 million or 7.36% and a reconciliation of the accretable yield for year ended December 31, 2013 and 2012 is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013			Year Ended December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)
	Balance, Beginning of Year	$	1,161		$	1,793
	Additions	—			—
	Accretion	(579		)	(632		)
	Disposals	—			—
	Reclassifications from nonaccretable yield	—			—
	Balance, End of Year	$	582		$	1,161
Schedule of notes receivable	'
	A summary of the Company's notes receivable and related allowances are as follows:
		December 31, 2013									December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)									(In thousands)
	Credit Quality Indicator	Forgivable			Mezzanine			Total			Forgivable			Mezzanine		Total
		Notes			& Other						Notes			& Other
		Receivable			Notes						Receivable			Notes
					Receivable									Receivable
	Senior	$	—		$	18,052		$	18,052		$	—		$	27,549	$	27,549
	Subordinated	—			14,152			14,152			—			15,019		15,019
	Unsecured	20,625			3,405			24,030			16,235			1,265		17,500
	Total notes receivable	20,625			35,609			56,234			16,235			43,833		60,068
	Allowance for losses on non-impaired loans	1,650			1,607			3,257			1,623			638		2,261
	Allowance for losses on receivables specifically evaluated for impairment	—			8,289			8,289			—			8,289		8,289
	Total loan reserves	1,650			9,896			11,546			1,623			8,927		10,550
	Net carrying value	$	18,975		$	25,713		$	44,688		$	14,612		$	34,906	$	49,518
	Current portion, net	$	361		$	12,455		$	12,816		$	420		$	13,995	$	14,415
	Long-term portion, net	18,614			13,258			31,872			14,192			20,911		35,103
	Total	$	18,975		$	25,713		$	44,688		$	14,612		$	34,906	$	49,518
Summary of activity related to allowance for losses	'
	The following table summarizes the activity related to the Company’s Forgivable Notes Receivable and Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable allowance for losses for the years ended December 31, 2013 and 2012:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013						Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Forgivable			Mezzanine			Forgivable			Mezzanine
		Notes			& Other  Notes			Notes			& Other  Notes
		Receivable			Receivable			Receivable			Receivable
		(In thousands)
	Beginning balance	$	1,623		$	8,927		$	795		$	8,433
	Provisions	699			969			1,144			591
	Recoveries	(9		)	—			(33		)	(97		)
	Write-offs	(115		)	—			(213		)	—
	Other(1)	(548		)	—			(70		)	—
	Ending balance	$	1,650		$	9,896		$	1,623		$	8,927
	(1) Consists of default rate assumption changes

Property_and_Equipment_Tables

Property and Equipment (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]	'
Components of Property and Equipment	'
	The components of property and equipment are:
		December 31,
		2013			2012
		(in thousands)
	Land and land improvements	$	2,490		$	2,490
	Facilities in progress and software under development	6,435			2,944
	Computer equipment and software	83,089			83,937
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	38,403			43,482
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	16,371			14,976
	Capital lease	3,468			3,468
		150,256			151,297
	Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(82,404		)	(99,646		)
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	$	67,852		$	51,651
Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives	'
	A summary of the ranges of estimated useful lives upon which depreciation rates are based follows:
	Computer equipment and software	3-5 years
	Buildings and leasehold improvements	3-40 years
	Furniture, fixtures and equipment	3-15 years
	Capital lease (telephone equipment)	8 years

Goodwill_Schedule_of_Goodwill_

Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Goodwill [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of goodwill are as follows:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Minority interest	$	60,620	$	60,620
	Suburban transaction	5,193		5,193
	Total	$	65,813	$	65,813

Franchise_Rights_and_Other_Ide1

Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of franchise rights and other identifiable intangible assets at December 31, 2013 and 2012 are as follows:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Franchise rights, net of accumulated amortization	$	6,069	$	9,767
	Other identifiable intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	3,884		3,706
	Total	$	9,953	$	13,473
Schedule of Franchise Rights, Future Amortization [Table Text Block]	'
	The estimated annual amortization expense related to the Company’s franchise rights for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 is as follows:
	Year	(In millions)
	2014	$	3.2
	2015	$	2.2
	2016	$	0.3
	2017	$	0.2
	2018	$	—
Schedule of Trademarks, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]	'
	The estimated annual amortization expense related to the Company’s trademarks for each of the years ending December 31, 2014 through 2018 is as follows:
	Year	(In millions)
	2014	$	0.5
	2015	$	0.5
	2016	$	0.4
	2017	$	0.4
	2018	$	0.3

Other_Assets_Table

Other Assets (Table)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Components Of Other Assets	'
	Other assets consist of the following at:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Notes receivable (See Note 3)	$	31,872	$	35,103
	Equity method investments	32,257		27,453
	Deferred financing fees	8,954		11,174
	Land	10,097		1,300
	Other assets	856		983
	Total	$	84,036	$	76,013

Accrued_Expenses_Tables

Accrued Expenses (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accrued Liabilities	'
	Accrued expenses consist of the following:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Accrued compensation and benefits	$	24,461	$	32,236
	Accrued interest	16,410		16,695
	Dividends payable	10,785		—
	Termination benefits (see Note 25)	582		3,099
	Other liabilities and contingencies	4,387		3,522
	Total	$	56,625	$	55,552

Deferred_Revenue_Tables

Deferred Revenue (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Deferred Revenue and Credits [Abstract]	'
Components Of Deferred Revenue	'
	Deferred revenue consists of the following:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Loyalty programs	$	53,875	$	64,636
	Initial, relicensing and franchise fees	5,354		4,994
	Procurement services fees	1,504		1,225
	Other	455		299
	Total	$	61,188	$	71,154

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_T

Other Non-current Liabilities (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Other Non-Current Liabilities	'
	Other non-current liabilities consist of the following at:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	Deferred rental expenses	$	16,337	$	7,622
	Uncertain tax positions	5,627		6,718
	Deferred revenue	1,633		1,411
	Other liabilities	211		239
	Total	$	23,808	$	15,990

Debt_Tables

Debt (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Components Of Debt	'
	Debt consists of the following at:
		December 31,
		2013		2012
		(In thousands)
	$400 million senior unsecured notes with an effective interest rate of 5.94% at December 31, 2013 and 2012	$	400,000	$	400,000
	$250 million senior unsecured notes with an effective interest rate of 6.19%, less a discount of $0.4 million and $0.5 million at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	249,572		249,508
	$350 million senior secured credit facility with an effective interest rate of 2.17% and 2.66% at December 31, 2013 and 2012, respectively	138,750		203,250
	Economic development loans with an effective rate interest rate of 3.00% at December 31, 2013	3,360		—
	Capital lease obligations due 2016 with an effective interest rate of 3.18% at December 31, 2013 and 2012	1,848		2,519
	Other notes payable	29		68
	Total debt	$	793,559	$	855,345
	Less current portion	10,088		8,195
	Total long-term debt	$	783,471	$	847,150
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt	'
	Scheduled principal maturities of debt as of December 31, 2013 were as follows:
	Year Ending	Senior Notes		Capital Lease			Revolving Credit		Other Notes		Total
							Facilities		Payable
		(In thousands)
	2014	$	—	$	1,017		$	9,375	$	11	$	10,403
	2015	—		1,017			11,250		12		12,279
	2016	—		594			118,125		6		118,725
	2017	—		—			—		—		—
	2018	—		—			—		—		—
	Thereafter	649,572		—			—		3,360		652,932
	Total payments	649,572		2,628			138,750		3,389		794,339
	Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	—		(701		)	—		—		(701		)
	Less: Amounts representing interest	—		(79		)	—		—		(79		)
	Net principal payments	$	649,572	$	1,848		$	138,750	$	3,389	$	793,559

Pension_Plan_Tables

Pension Plan (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Reconciliation Of The Changes In Projected Benefit Obligation	'
	The following is a reconciliation of the changes in the projected benefit obligation for the year ended December 31, 2012:
		December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)
	Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$	11,896
	Interest cost	526
	Actuarial loss (gain)	(85		)
	Benefit payments	(414		)
	Settlement payments	(11,923		)
	Projected benefit obligation, end of year	$	—
Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs	'
	The following table presents the components of net periodic benefit costs for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011. No periodic benefit costs were incurred during the year ended December 31, 2013 due to the 2012 settlement of the SERP:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2012			2011
		(In thousands)
	Components of net periodic benefit cost:
	Interest cost	$	526		$	541
	Amortization of actuarial loss	128			—
		654			541
	Settlement loss, net	2,162			—
	Net periodic benefit cost	$	2,816		$	541
	Weighted average assumption:
	Discount rate	4.5		%	5.5		%

Fair_Value_Measurements_Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Assets	'
	As of December 31, 2013 and 2012, the Company had the following assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
		Fair Value Measurements at
		Reporting Date Using
		Total		Level 1		Level 2		Level 3
	Assets (in thousands)
	31-Dec-13
	Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents	$	50,001	$	—	$	50,001	$	—
	Mutual funds(1)	14,564		14,564		—		—
	Money market funds(1)	1,786		—		1,786		—
		$	66,351	$	14,564	$	51,787	$	—
	31-Dec-12
	Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents	$	20,001	$	—	$	20,001	$	—
	Mutual funds(1)	11,884		11,884		—		—
	Money market funds(1)	4,357		—		4,357		—
		$	36,242	$	11,884	$	24,358	$	—
	____________________________
	(1)	Included in Investments, employee benefit plans at fair value on consolidated balance sheets.

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Income before Income Tax, Domestic and Foreign	'
	Total income from continuing operations before income taxes, classified by source of income, was as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
		(In thousands)
	U.S.	$	122,517			$	131,722			$	138,683
	Outside the U.S.	36,155				37,784				20,028
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	158,672			$	169,506			$	158,711
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)	'
	The provision for income taxes, classified by the timing and location of payment, was as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013				2012				2011
		(in thousands)
	Current tax expense
	Federal	$	46,925			$	40,821			$	40,515
	State	4,891				4,705				2,620
	Foreign	1,914				2,345				1,712
	Deferred tax (benefit) expense
	Federal	(7,011		)		(249		)		2,471
	State	(635		)		101				575
	Foreign	(762		)		505				(15		)
	Income taxes	$	45,322			$	48,228			$	47,878
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities	'
	Net deferred tax assets consisted of:
		December 31,
		2013				2012
		(In thousands)
	Property, equipment and intangible assets	$	(10,153	)		$	(8,553	)
	Accrued compensation	15,696				14,693
	Accrued expenses	12,718				5,491
	Foreign operations	603				186
	Valuation allowance on foreign deferred tax assets	(227		)		—
	Foreign net operating losses	1,441				1,259
	Valuation allowance on foreign net operating losses	(1,441		)		(1,259		)
	Capital loss carryovers	241				484
	Deferred tax asset on unrecognized tax positions	1,736				2,226
	Other	921				807
	Net deferred tax assets	$	21,535			$	15,334
Schedule of Income Tax Balance Sheet Presentation	'
	Balance sheet presentation:
		December 31,
		2013				2012
		(In thousands)
	Current deferred tax assets	$	26,684			$	26,198
	Non-current net deferred tax liabilities	(5,149		)		(10,864		)
	Net deferred tax assets	$	21,535			$	15,334
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The statutory United States federal income tax rate reconciles to the effective income tax rates for continuing operations as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35	%		35	%		35	%
	State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	1.6	%		1.5	%		1.7	%
	Benefits and taxes related to foreign operations	(7.2	)%		(8.5	)%		(3.4	)%
	Unrecognized tax positions	(0.2	)%		0.1	%		(0.8	)%
	Adjustment to current and deferred taxes, prior years	—	%		(0.5	)%		(0.9	)%
	Other	(0.6	)%		0.9	%		(1.4	)%
	Effective income tax rates	28.6	%		28.5	%		30.2	%
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits	'
	The following table presents a reconciliation of the beginning and ending amounts of unrecognized tax benefits:
		2013				2012				2011
		(In thousands)
	Balance, January 1	$	4,415			$	4,570			$	6,017
	Changes for tax positions of prior years	503				410				173
	Increases for tax positions related to the current year	1,164				—				2,062
	Settlements and lapsing of statutes of limitations	(2,035		)		(565		)		(3,682		)
	Balance, December 31	$	4,047			$	4,415			$	4,570

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca1

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Weighted Average Assumptions Of Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model	'
	The fair value of the options granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model with the following weighted average assumptions:
		2013				2012				2011
	Risk-free interest rate	0.73		%		0.78		%		2.1		%
	Expected volatility	38.14		%		40.15		%		39.51		%
	Expected life of stock option	4.5 years				4.4 years				4.4 years
	Dividend yield	2.01		%		2.08		%		1.79		%
	Requisite service period	4 years				4 years				4 years
	Contractual life	7 years				7 years				7 years
	Weighted average fair value of options granted (per option)	$	9.89			$	9.98			$	12.42
Schedule of Options Outstanding and Exercisable	'
	The following table summarizes information about stock options outstanding at December 31, 2013:
		Options Outstanding									Options Exercisable
	Range of Exercise Prices	Number			Weighted Average		Weighted				Number		Weighted
		Outstanding at			Remaining		Average				Exercisable at		Average
		December 31,			Contractual Life		Exercise Price				December 31,		Exercise Price
		2013									2013
	$ 0.00 to $24.37	388,868			2.1 years		$	20.57			388,868		$	20.57
	$24.38 to $29.25	936,613			2.7 years		$	26.12			710,982		$	26.05
	$29.26 to $34.12	163,058			4.1 years		$	31.31			81,524		$	31.31
	$34.13 to $39.00	173,413			6.1 years		$	36.76			—		$	—
		1,661,952			3.0 years		$	26.44			1,181,374		$	24.61
Summary Of Activity Related To Restricted Stock Grants	'
	The following table is a summary of activity related to restricted stock grants for the year ended December 31:
		2013				2012				2011
	Restricted shares granted	225,240				266,159				247,298
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	37.74			$	35.76			$	38.84
	Aggregate grant date fair value ($000)	$	8,500			$	9,517			$	9,604
	Restricted shares forfeited	40,552				26,824				68,580
	Vesting service period of shares granted	12 - 48 months				12 - 68 months				12 - 48 months
	Grant date fair value of shares vested ($000)	$	8,569			$	6,696			$	6,662
Summary Of Activity Related To PVRSU Grants	'
	The following table is a summary of activity related to PVRSU grants during the years ended December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011:
		2013				2012				2011
	Performance vested restricted stock units granted at target	80,184				117,523				25,036
	Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$	39.48			$	35.27			$	41.25
	Aggregate grant date fair value ($000)	$	3,165			$	4,145			$	1,033
	Stock units forfeited	3,334				57,176				43,179
	Requisite service period	22-38 months				24-60 months				3 years
Summary Of Change In Stock-Based Award Activity	'
	A summary of stock-based award activity as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 and the changes during the years are presented below:
		2013
		Stock Options									Restricted Stock				Performance Vested
															Restricted Stock Units
		Options			Weighted				Weighted		Shares		Weighted		Shares		Weighted
					Average				Average				Average Grant				Average Grant
					Exercise Price				Contractual				Date Fair Value				Date Fair Value
									Term
	Outstanding at January 1, 2013	1,934,034			$	25.8					606,547		$	35.17	170,116		$	35.56
	Granted	173,413			$	36.76					225,240		$	37.74	80,184		$	39.48
	Performance-Based Leveraging*	—			—						—		$	—	9,192		$	32.6
	Exercised/Vested	(347,180	)		$	25.54					(227,890	)	$	33.94	(39,816	)	$	32.6
	Expired	(75,473	)		$	36.99					—		$	—	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(22,842	)		$	28.94					(40,552	)	$	35.85	(3,334	)	$	41.25
	Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,661,952			$	26.44			3.0 years		563,345		$	36.64	216,342		$	37.34
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,181,374			$	24.61			2.2 years
	_________________
	* PVRSU units outstanding have been increased by 9,192 units due to the Company exceeding the targeted performance conditions contained in PVRSU's granted in prior periods during the year ended December 31, 2013.
		2012
		Stock Options									Restricted Stock				Performance Vested
															Restricted Stock Units
		Options			Weighted				Weighted		Shares		Weighted		Shares		Weighted
					Average				Average				Average Grant				Average Grant
					Exercise				Contractual				Date Fair Value				Date Fair Value
					Price(1)				Term
	Outstanding at January 1, 2012	1,573,726			$	33.3					565,627		$	34.43	109,769		$	35.57
	Granted	160,408			$	35.6					266,159		$	35.76	117,523		$	35.27
	Special Dividend Adjustment	497,497			$	25.31					—		$	—	—		$	—
	Exercised/Vested	(266,754	)		$	26.57					(198,415	)	$	33.75	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(30,843	)		$	36.97					(26,824	)	$	36.06	(57,176	)	$	34.98
	Outstanding at December 31, 2012	1,934,034			$	25.8			4.0 years		606,547		$	35.17	170,116		$	35.56
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2012	1,302,624			$	25.62			3.1 years
	(1) The weighted average exercise price for options outstanding and exercisable reflect the reduction of the option price for outstanding options as described under "Special Dividend Adjustment". The weighted average exercise price for options granted, exercised or forfeited reflects the option price in effect at the time of the transaction.
		2011
		Stock Options									Restricted Stock				Performance Vested
															Restricted Stock Units
		Options			Weighted				Weighted		Shares		Weighted		Shares		Weighted
					Average				Average				Average Grant				Average Grant
					Exercise				Contractual				Date Fair Value				Date Fair Value
					Price				Term
	Outstanding at January 1, 2011	1,732,674			$	31.43					592,131		$	31.81	127,912		$	33.43
	Granted	166,306			$	41.25					247,298		$	38.84	25,036		$	41.25
	Exercised/Vested	(175,386	)		$	21.92					(205,222	)	$	32.46	—		$	—
	Forfeited	(149,868	)		$	33.76					(68,580	)	$	33.55	(43,179	)	$	32.53
	Outstanding at December 31, 2011	1,573,726			$	33.3			4.2 years		565,627		$	34.43	109,769		$	35.57
	Options exercisable at December 31, 2011	953,159			$	33.36			3.8 years
Pre-Tax Stock-Based Compensation Expenses And Associated Income Tax Benefits	'
	The components of the Company’s pretax stock-based compensation expense and associated income tax benefits are as follows for the years ended December 31:
	(in millions)	2013				2012				2011
	Stock options	$	1.8			$	2.1			$	2.8
	Restricted stock	7.5				7.5				7.7
	Performance vested restricted stock units	2.2				1.7				0.7
	Total	$	11.5			$	11.3			$	11.2
	Income tax benefits	$	4.2			$	4.1			$	4.1
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards	'
	The total unrecognized compensation costs related to stock-based awards that have not yet vested and the related weighted average amortization period over which the costs are to be recognized as of December 31, 2013 are as follows:
		Unrecognized				Weighted
		Compensation				Average
		Expense on Unvested				Amortization
		Awards				Period
		(In millions)
	Stock options	$	2.5			2.4 years
	Restricted stock	12.9				2.4 years
	Performance vested restricted stock units	4.6				2.4 years
	Total	$	20

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'
Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss [Table Text Block]	'
	The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss is as follows:
		December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
		(In thousands)
	Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(472	)	$	2,391		$	2,155
	Deferred loss on cash flow hedge	(5,745		)	(6,607		)	(7,469		)
	Changes in pension benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	—			—			(1,487		)
	Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(6,217	)	$	(4,216	)	$	(6,801	)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, Net of Tax, by Component [Table Text Block]	'
	The following represents the changes in accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax by component for the year ended December 31, 2013:
		Loss on Cash Flow Hedge			Foreign Currency Items			Total
		(In thousands)
	Balance, December 31, 2012	$	(6,607	)	$	2,391		$	(4,216	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification	—			(2,863		)	(2,863		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	862			—			862
	Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	862			(2,863		)	(2,001		)
	Balance, December 31, 2013	$	(5,745	)	$	(472	)	$	(6,217	)
Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Table Text Block]	'
	The amounts reclassified from other accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the year ended December 31, 2013 were reclassified to the following line items in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Income.
	Component		Amount Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income(Loss)			Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statement of Income
			(In thousands)
	Loss on cash flow hedge
	Interest rate contract		$	862		Interest expense
			—			Tax (expense) benefit
			$	862		Net of tax

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share	'
	The computation of basic and diluted earnings per common share is as follows:
		Year Ended December 31,
		2013			2012			2011
	Computation of Basic Earnings Per Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income from continuing operations	$	113,350		$	121,278		$	110,833
	Net income from discontinued operations	359			335			228
	Net income	113,709			121,613			111,061
	Income allocated to participating securities	(1,127		)	(1,281		)	(1,106		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	112,582		$	120,332		$	109,955
	Denominator
	Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic	57,925			57,467			58,862
	Basic earnings per share -- Continuing operations	$	1.94		$	2.09		$	1.86
	Basic earnings per share -- Discontinued operations	—			—			0.01
		$	1.94		$	2.09		$	1.87
	Computation of Diluted Earnings Per Share:
	Numerator:
	Net income from continuing operations	$	113,350		$	121,278		$	110,833
	Net income from discontinued operations	359			335			228
	Net income	113,709			121,613			111,061
	Income allocated to participating securities	(1,122		)	(1,299		)	(1,105		)
	Net income available to common shareholders	$	112,587		$	120,314		$	109,956
	Denominator:
	Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic	57,925			57,467			58,862
	Diluted effect of stock options and PVRSUs	410			186			72
	Weighted average commons shares outstanding -- diluted	58,335			57,653			58,934
	Diluted earnings per share -- Continuing operations	$	1.92		$	2.08		$	1.86
	Diluted earnings per share -- Discontinued operations	0.01			0.01			0.01
		$	1.93		$	2.09		$	1.87

Operating_Leases_Tables

Operating Leases (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Leases [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases	'
	Future minimum lease payments are as follows:
		2014			2015		2016		2017		2018		Thereafter		Total
		(In thousands)
	Minimum lease payments	$	11,775		$	11,746	$	11,681	$	10,890	$	10,011	$	35,971	$	92,074
	Minimum sublease rentals	(150		)	—		—		—		—		—		(150		)
		$	11,625		$	11,746	$	11,681	$	10,890	$	10,011	$	35,971	$	91,924

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Schedules of Revisions to Prior Period Financial Statements	'
	The following tables present the effect of this and other immaterial errors for the financial statement line items impacted in the affected periods included within this annual financial report. In addition, these amounts have been adjusted to reflect the Company's discontinued operations reported in the first quarter of 2014.
	Consolidated Statements of Income
		Year Ended December 31, 2013																Year Ended December 31, 2012
		As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment			As Revised
		($ in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Royalty fees	$	267,229			$	—			$	583			$	267,812			$	260,782			$	—			$	898		$	261,680
	Marketing and reservation revenues	403,099				—				4,534				407,633				384,784				—				4,894			389,678
	Hotel operations	4,774				(4,774		)		—				—				4,573				(4,573		)		—			—
	Total revenues	724,307				(4,774		)		5,117				724,650				691,509				(4,573		)		5,792			692,728
	Selling, general and administrative	113,567				—				(1,854		)		111,713				101,852				—				27			101,879
	Depreciation and amortization	9,469				(526		)		113				9,056				8,226				(535		)		—			7,691
	Marketing and reservation expenses	403,099				—				4,534				407,633				384,784				—				4,894			389,678
	Hotel operations	3,678				(3,678		)		—				—				3,505				(3,505		)		—			—
	Total operating expenses	529,813				(4,204		)		2,793				528,402				498,367				(4,040		)		4,921			499,248
	Operating income	194,494				(570		)		2,324				196,248				193,142				(533		)		871			193,480
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	156,918				(570		)		2,324				158,672				169,168				(533		)		871			169,506
	Income taxes	44,317				(211		)		1,216				45,322				48,481				(198		)		(55		)	48,228
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	112,601				(359		)		1,108				113,350				120,687				(335		)		926			121,278
	Basic earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.92			—				$	0.02			$	1.94			$	2.08			—				$	0.01		$	2.09
	Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.91			(0.01		)		$	0.02			$	1.92			$	2.07			(0.01		)		$	0.02		$	2.08
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		As Previously Reported				Discontinued Operations				Adjustment				As Revised
		(in thousands, except per share amounts)
	Royalty fees	$	245,426			$	—			$	1,049			$	246,475
	Marketing and reservation revenues	349,036				—				5,116				354,152
	Hotel operations	4,356				(4,356		)		—				—
	Total revenues	638,793				(4,356		)		6,165				640,602
	Selling, general and administrative	106,404				—				32				106,436
	Depreciation and amortization	8,024				(527		)		—				7,497
	Marketing and reservation expenses	349,036				—				5,116				354,152
	Hotel operations	3,466				(3,466		)		—				—
	Total operating expenses	466,930				(3,993		)		5,148				468,085
	Operating income	171,863				(363		)		1,017				172,517
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	158,057				(363		)		1,017				158,711
	Income taxes	47,661				(135		)		352				47,878
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	110,396				(228		)		665				110,833
	Basic earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.86			$	(0.01	)		$	0.01			$	1.86
	Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations	$	1.85			$	(0.01	)		$	0.02			$	1.86
	Consolidated Balance Sheets
			As of December 31, 2013												As of December 31, 2012
			As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
			(in thousands)
	Receivables		$	53,521			$	28,864			$	82,385			$	52,270			$	27,729			$	79,999
	Income taxes receivable		—				—				—				2,732				(531		)		2,201
	Deferred income taxes		7,220				19,464				26,684				4,136				22,062				26,198
	Total current assets		258,646				48,328				306,974				233,470				49,260				282,730
	Property and equipment, at cost, net		66,092				1,760				67,852				51,651				—				51,651
	Advances, marketing and reservation activities		19,127				(13,283		)		5,844				42,179				(12,712		)		29,467
	Deferred income taxes		20,282				(20,282		)		—				15,418				(15,418		)		—
	Total assets		539,899				16,523				556,422				510,772				21,130				531,902
	Deferred income taxes		—				5,149				5,149				—				10,864				10,864
	Total liabilities		1,004,144				5,149				1,009,293				1,059,676				10,864				1,070,540
	Retained earnings		341,649				11,374				353,023				272,260				10,266				282,526
	Total shareholders' deficit		(464,245		)		11,374				(452,871		)		(548,904		)		10,266				(538,638		)
	Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit		539,899				16,523				556,422				510,772				21,130				531,902
	Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
		Year Ended December 31, 2013												Year Ended December 31, 2012
		As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
		(in thousands)
	Operating Activities
	Net income	$	112,601			$	1,108			$	113,709			$	120,687			$	926			$	121,613
	Depreciation and amortization	9,469				113				9,582				8,226				—				8,226
	Provision for bad debts, net	2,724				19				2,743				2,896				27				2,923
Deferred income taxes	(8,024		)		1,747				(6,277		)		(540		)		(586		)		(1,126		)
Receivables	(6,730		)		(1,169		)		(7,899		)		(5,239		)		(1,568		)		(6,807		)
Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net	42,405				586				42,991				30,313				670				30,983
Income taxes payable/receivable	4,807				(531		)		4,276				(3,193		)		531				(2,662		)
Net cash provided by operating activities	152,040				1,873				153,913				150,122				—				150,122
Investing Activities
Investment in property and equipment	(31,524		)		(1,873		)		(33,397		)		(15,443		)		—				(15,443		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(27,549		)		(1,873		)		(29,422		)		(47,101		)		—				(47,101		)
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
	(in thousands)
Operating Activities
Net income	$	110,396			$	665			$	111,061
Provision for bad debts, net	2,160				32				2,192
Deferred income taxes	5,514				352				5,866
Receivables	(7,785		)		(1,979		)		(9,764		)
Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net	623				930				1,553
Net cash provided by operating activities	131,369				—				131,369
The following tables present the effect of the correction of the classification of the cash flows related to forgivable notes receivable on selected line items included in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the affected periods included in these Consolidated Financial Statements:
	Year Ended December 31, 2012												Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
Net cash provided by operating activities:
Forgivable notes receivable, net	$	—			$	(10,898	)		$	(10,898	)		$	—			$	(3,475	)		$	(3,475	)
Net cash provided by operating activities	161,020				(10,898		)		150,122				134,844				(3,475		)		131,369
Net cash used in investing activities:
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(34,925		)		11,189				(23,736		)		(12,766		)		3,539				(9,227		)
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,561				(291		)		3,270				4,754				(64		)		4,690
Net cash used in investing activities	(57,999		)		10,898				(47,101		)		(23,804		)		3,475				(20,329		)
The following tables present the effect of the correction on select line items included in the Parent and Guarantor's Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011:
	Year Ended December 31, 2012
	Parent												Guarantor
	(In thousands)
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	90,690			$	(2	)		$	90,688			$	29,087			$	(10,896	)		$	18,191
Investing Activities:
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(23,737		)		1				(23,736		)		(11,188		)		11,188				—
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,269				1				3,270				292				(292		)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(28,305		)		2				(28,303		)		(29,756		)		10,896				(18,860		)
	Year Ended December 31, 2011
	Parent												Guarantor
	(In thousands)
	As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised				As Previously Reported				Adjustment				As Revised
Net cash provided by operating activities	$	120,964			$	(114	)		$	120,850			$	(7,122	)		$	(3,361	)		$	(10,483	)
Investing Activities:
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(9,341		)		114				(9,227		)		(3,425		)		3,425				—
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	4,690				—				4,690				64				(64		)		—
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,406		)		114				(6,292		)		(12,019		)		3,361				(8,658		)
Condensed Income Statement [Table Text Block]	'
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	REVENUES:
	Royalty fees	$	243,272			$	112,215			$	43,967			$	(131,642	)		$	267,812
	Initial franchise and relicensing fees	17,432				—				1,254				—				18,686
	Procurement services	19,864				—				804				—				20,668
	Marketing and reservation	362,459				350,134				19,327				(324,287		)		407,633
	Other items, net	8,834				—				1,017				—				9,851
	Total revenues	651,861				462,349				66,369				(455,929		)		724,650
	OPERATING EXPENSES:
	Selling, general and administrative	128,966				100,900				13,489				(131,642		)		111,713
	Marketing and reservation	377,884				336,498				17,538				(324,287		)		407,633
	Other items, net	3,100				5,087				869				—				9,056
	Total operating expenses	509,950				442,485				31,896				(455,929		)		528,402
	Operating income	141,911				19,864				34,473				—				196,248
	OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
	Interest expense	42,418				113				6				—				42,537
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(47,362		)		—				—				47,362				—
	Other items, net	(2,406		)		(1,532		)		(1,023		)		—				(4,961		)
	Other income and expenses, net	(7,350		)		(1,419		)		(1,017		)		47,362				37,576
	Income from continuing operations before taxes	149,261				21,283				35,490				(47,362		)		158,672
	Income taxes	35,552				8,897				873				—				45,322
	Income from from continuing operations, net of income taxes	113,709				12,386				34,617				(47,362		)		113,350
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—				359				—				—				359
	Net income	$	113,709			$	12,745			$	34,617			$	(47,362	)		$	113,709
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	REVENUES:
	Royalty fees	$	236,269			$	97,881			$	54,420			$	(126,890	)		$	261,680
	Initial franchise and relicensing fees	13,727				—				476				—				14,203
	Procurement services	17,152				—				810				—				17,962
	Marketing and reservation	343,566				335,869				19,900				(309,657		)		389,678
	Other items, net	8,363				—				842				—				9,205
	Total revenues	619,077				433,750				76,448				(436,547		)		692,728
	OPERATING EXPENSES:
	Selling, general and administrative	130,709				89,122				8,938				(126,890		)		101,879
	Marketing and reservation	350,573				326,865				18,036				(305,796		)		389,678
	Other items, net	2,832				3,852				1,007				—				7,691
	Total operating expenses	484,114				419,839				27,981				(432,686		)		499,248
	Operating income	134,963				13,911				48,467				(3,861		)		193,480
	OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
	Interest expense	31,041				—				9				(3,861		)		27,189
	Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(56,246		)		—				—				56,246				—
	Other items, net	(551		)		(1,995		)		(669		)		—				(3,215		)
	Other income and expenses, net	(25,756		)		(1,995		)		(660		)		52,385				23,974
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	160,719				15,906				49,127				(56,246		)		169,506
	Income taxes	39,106				6,769				2,353				—				48,228
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	121,613				9,137				46,774				(56,246		)		121,278
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—				335				—				—				335
	Net income	$	121,613			$	9,472			$	46,774			$	(56,246	)		$	121,613
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
Subsidiaries						Subsidiaries
REVENUES:
Royalty fees	$	220,676			$	104,898			$	32,749			$	(111,848	)		$	246,475
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	13,439				—				613				—				14,052
Procurement services	17,619				—				492				—				18,111
Marketing and reservation	303,335				330,372				18,592				(298,147		)		354,152
Other items, net	6,341				—				1,471				—				7,812
Total revenues	561,410				435,270				53,917				(409,995		)		640,602
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Selling, general and administrative	107,552				92,887				17,845				(111,848		)		106,436
Marketing and reservation	315,245				319,818				17,236				(298,147		)		354,152
Other items, net	2,824				3,789				884				—				7,497
Total operating expenses	425,621				416,494				35,965				(409,995		)		468,085
Operating income	135,789				18,776				17,952				—				172,517
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:
Interest expense	16,815				(3,886		)		10				—				12,939
Equity in earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	(30,695		)		—				—				30,695				—
Other items, net	(789		)		647				1,009				—				867
Other income and expenses, net	(14,669		)		(3,239		)		1,019				30,695				13,806
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	150,458				22,015				16,933				(30,695		)		158,711
Income taxes	39,397				7,888				593				—				47,878
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	111,061				14,127				16,340				(30,695		)		110,833
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—				228				—				—				228
Net income	$	111,061			$	14,355			$	16,340			$	(30,695	)		$	111,061
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income	'
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	Net income	$	113,709			$	12,745			$	34,617			$	(47,362	)		$	113,709
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	862				—				—				—				862
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,863		)		—				(2,863		)		2,863				(2,863		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(2,001		)		—				(2,863		)		2,863				(2,001		)
	Comprehensive income	$	111,708			$	12,745			$	31,754			$	(44,499	)		$	111,708
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	Net income	$	121,613			$	9,472			$	46,774			$	(56,246	)		$	121,613
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	862				—				—				—				862
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	237				5				224				(229		)		237
	Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:
	Actuarial loss	80				80				—				(80		)		80
	Settlement of pension plan	1,406				1,406				—				(1,406		)		1,406
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	2,585				1,491				224				(1,715		)		2,585
	Comprehensive income	$	124,198			$	10,963			$	46,998			$	(57,961	)		$	124,198
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	Net income	$	111,061			$	14,355			$	16,340			$	(30,695	)		$	111,061
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
	Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	862				—				—				—				862
	Foreign currency translation adjustment	615				248				(1,604		)		1,356				615
	Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	(1,086		)		(1,086		)		—				1,086				(1,086		)
	Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	391				(838		)		(1,604		)		2,442				391
	Comprehensive income	$	111,452			$	13,517			$	14,736			$	(28,253	)		$	111,452
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet	'
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	9,785			$	569			$	157,441			$	—			$	167,795
	Receivables, net	72,219				1,475				8,691				—				82,385
	Other current assets	26,395				34,987				752				(5,340		)		56,794
	Total current assets	108,399				37,031				166,884				(5,340		)		306,974
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	11,087				55,963				802				—				67,852
	Goodwill	60,620				5,193				—				—				65,813
	Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	6,553				2,096				1,304				—				9,953
	Advances, marketing and reservations activities	5,844				—				—				—				5,844
	Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	—				15,950				—				—				15,950
	Investments in affiliates	376,712				28,312				—				(405,024		)		—
	Advances to affiliates	14,198				189,833				10,896				(214,927		)		—
	Deferred income taxes	—				10,710				871				(11,581		)		—
	Other assets	22,212				30,342				31,482				—				84,036
	Total assets	$	605,625			$	375,430			$	212,239			$	(636,872	)		$	556,422
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
	Accounts payable	$	6,276			$	30,778			$	4,609			$	—			$	41,663
	Accrued expenses	28,215				26,503				1,907				—				56,625
	Deferred revenue	7,065				53,414				709				—				61,188
	Current portion of long-term debt	9,375				702				11				—				10,088
	Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				2,492				—				—				2,492
	Other current liabilities	—				7,401				221				(5,340		)		2,282
	Total current liabilities	50,931				121,290				7,457				(5,340		)		174,338
	Long-term debt	778,946				4,507				18				—				783,471
	Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				22,520				7				—				22,527
	Advances from affiliates	206,931				362				7,634				(214,927		)		—
	Other liabilities	21,688				18,216				634				(11,581		)		28,957
	Total liabilities	1,058,496				166,895				15,750				(231,848		)		1,009,293
	Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(452,871		)		208,535				196,489				(405,024		)		(452,871		)
	Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	605,625			$	375,430			$	212,239			$	(636,872	)		$	556,422
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheet
	As of December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	ASSETS
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	8,420			$	407			$	125,350			$	—			$	134,177
	Receivables, net	70,011				1,920				8,068				—				79,999
	Other current assets	44,899				23,495				3,528				(3,368		)		68,554
	Total current assets	123,330				25,822				136,946				(3,368		)		282,730
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	11,307				39,298				1,046				—				51,651
	Goodwill	60,620				5,193				—				—				65,813
	Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	8,669				2,715				2,089				—				13,473
	Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	—				12,755				—				—				12,755
	Investment in affiliates	331,416				26,194				—				(357,610		)		—
	Advances to affiliates	14,252				206,770				13,479				(234,501		)		—
	Advances, marketing and reservation activities	29,467				—				—				—				29,467
	Deferred income taxes	—				10,367				599				(10,966		)		—
	Other assets	32,085				18,925				25,003				—				76,013
	Total assets	$	611,146			$	348,039			$	179,162			$	(606,445	)		$	531,902
	LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
	Accounts payable	$	5,930			$	28,525			$	4,259			$	—			$	38,714
	Accrued expenses	18,582				34,576				2,394				—				55,552
	Deferred revenue	17,239				53,081				834				—				71,154
	Current portion of long-term debt	7,500				675				20				—				8,195
	Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				2,522				—				—				2,522
Other current liabilities	—				2,047				1,321				(3,368		)		—
Total current liabilities	49,251				121,426				8,828				(3,368		)		176,137
Long-term debt	845,257				1,845				48				—				847,150
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	—				20,390				9				—				20,399
Advances from affiliates	226,917				189				7,395				(234,501		)		—
Other liabilities	28,359				9,216				245				(10,966		)		26,854
Total liabilities	1,149,784				153,066				16,525				(248,835		)		1,070,540
Total shareholders’ (deficit) equity	(538,638		)		194,973				162,637				(357,610		)		(538,638		)
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$	611,146			$	348,039			$	179,162			$	(606,445	)		$	531,902
Condensed Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows	'
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2013
	(In thousands)
			Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
							Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities		$	91,745			$	27,209			$	36,529			$	(1,570	)		$	153,913
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Investment in property and equipment		(5,167		)		(27,984		)		(246		)		—				(33,397		)
	Equity method investments		—				(2,401		)		(3,284		)		—				(5,685		)
	Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable		(1,095		)		—				—				—				(1,095		)
	Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable		9,748				—				—				—				9,748
	Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans		—				(2,676		)		—				—				(2,676		)
	Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans		—				4,168				—				—				4,168
	Advances to and investments in affiliates		(1,000		)		(2,284		)		—				3,284				—
	Other items, net		(485		)		—				—				—				(485		)
	Net cash used in investing activities		2,001				(31,177		)		(3,530		)		3,284				(29,422		)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Net repayments pursuant to revolving credit facilities		(57,000		)		—				—				—				(57,000		)
	Principal payments on long-term debt		(7,500		)		(671		)		(33		)		—				(8,204		)
	Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt		—				3,360				—				—				3,360
	Purchase of treasury stock		(3,965		)		—				—				—				(3,965		)
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation		19				1,441				—				—				1,460
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options		8,864				—				—				—				8,864
	Proceeds from contributions from affiliates		—				—				3,284				(3,284		)		—
	Dividends paid		(32,799		)		—				(1,570		)		1,570				(32,799		)
	Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities		(92,381		)		4,130				1,681				(1,714		)		(88,284		)
	Net change in cash and cash equivalents		1,365				162				34,680				—				36,207
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents		—				—				(2,589		)		—				(2,589		)
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period		8,420				407				125,350				—				134,177
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period		$	9,785			$	569			$	157,441			$	—			$	167,795
	Choice Hotels International, Inc.
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
	For the Year Ended December 31, 2012
	(In thousands)
		Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
						Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
	Net cash provided by operating activities	$	90,688			$	18,191			$	41,243			$	—			$	150,122
	CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
	Investment in property and equipment	(7,404		)		(7,800		)		(239		)		—				(15,443		)
	Equity method investments	—				—				(20,285		)		—				(20,285		)
	Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(23,736		)		—				—				—				(23,736		)
	Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	3,270				—				—				—				3,270
	Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	—				(1,697		)		—				—				(1,697		)
	Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	—				11,223				—				—				11,223
	Advances to and investments in affiliates	—				(20,586		)		—				20,586				—
	Other items, net	(433		)		—				—				—				(433		)
	Net cash used in investing activities	(28,303		)		(18,860		)		(20,524		)		20,586				(47,101		)
	CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
	Net borrowings pursuant to revolving credit facilities	57,000				—				—				—				57,000
	Principal payments on long-term debt	(3,750		)		(653		)		(19		)		—				(4,422		)
	Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	543,500				—				—				—				543,500
	Purchase of treasury stock	(22,586		)		—				—				—				(22,586		)
	Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	262				1,297				—				—				1,559
	Debt issuance costs	(4,759		)		—				—				—				(4,759		)
	Proceeds from exercise of stock options	7,090				—				—				—				7,090
	Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	—				—				20,586				(20,586		)		—
	Dividends paid	(654,092		)		—				—				—				(654,092		)
	Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(77,335		)		644				20,567				(20,586		)		(76,710		)
	Net change in cash and cash equivalents	(14,950		)		(25		)		41,286				—				26,311
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—				—				809				—				809
	Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	23,370				432				83,255				—				107,057
	Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	8,420			$	407			$	125,350			$	—			$	134,177
Choice Hotels International, Inc.
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended December 31, 2011
(In thousands)
	Parent				Guarantor				Non-Guarantor				Eliminations				Consolidated
					Subsidiaries				Subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	$	120,850			$	(10,483	)		$	21,002			$	—			$	131,369
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Investment in property and equipment	(2,839		)		(7,690		)		(395		)		—				(10,924		)
Equity method investments	—				—				(5,000		)		—				(5,000		)
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	(9,227		)		—				—				—				(9,227		)
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	4,690				—				—				—				4,690
Proceeds from sale of assets	1,654				—				—				—				1,654
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	—				(1,602		)		—				—				(1,602		)
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	—				644				—				—				644
Other items, net	(570		)		(10		)		16				—				(564		)
Net cash used in investing activities	(6,292		)		(8,658		)		(5,379		)		—				(20,329		)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Net repayments pursuant to revolving credit facilities	(200		)		—				—				—				(200		)
Principal payments on long-term debt	—				(275		)		(22		)		—				(297		)
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	—				—				75				—				75
Purchase of treasury stock	(53,617		)		—				—				—				(53,617		)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	38				1,189				—				—				1,227
Debt issuance costs	(2,356		)		—				—				—				(2,356		)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	3,845				—				—				—				3,845
Dividends paid	(43,747		)		—				—				—				(43,747		)
Net cash provided from (used in) financing activities	(96,037		)		914				53				—				(95,070		)
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	18,521				(18,227		)		15,676				—				15,970
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—				—				(172		)		—				(172		)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	4,849				18,659				67,751				—				91,259
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$	23,370			$	432			$	83,255			$	—			$	107,057

Reportable_Segment_Information1

Reportable Segment Information (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule Of Financial Information For Company's Franchising Segment	'
	The following tables present the financial information for the Company's segments:
		Year Ended December 31, 2013
		Franchising		SkyTouch Technology			Corporate			Elimination			Consolidated
							& Other			Adjustments
		(In thousands)
	Revenues	$	724,617	$	33		$	—		$	—		$	724,650
	Operating income (loss)	248,253		(9,994		)	(42,011		)	—			196,248
	Depreciation and amortization	22,295		398			2,378			(16,015		)	9,056
	Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	248,887		(9,994		)	(80,221		)	—			158,672
	Capital expenditures	12,079		2,295			19,023			—			33,397
	Total assets	300,292		2,303			253,827			—			556,422
		Year Ended December 31, 2012
		Franchising		SkyTouch Technology			Corporate			Elimination			Consolidated
							& Other			Adjustments
		(In thousands)
	Revenues	$	692,728	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	692,728
	Operating income (loss)	236,013		(3,370		)	(39,163		)	—			193,480
	Depreciation and amortization	20,111		10			2,102			(14,532		)	7,691
	Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	236,225		(3,370		)	(63,349		)	—			169,506
	Capital expenditures	13,998		107			1,338			—			15,443
	Total assets	322,434		101			209,367			—			531,902
		Year Ended December 31, 2011
		Franchising		SkyTouch Technology			Corporate & Other			Elimination Adjustment			Consolidated
		(In thousands)
	Revenues	$	640,602	$	—		$	—		$	—		$	640,602
	Operating income (loss)	214,750		—			(42,233		)	—			172,517
	Depreciation and amortization	18,554		—			2,262			(13,319		)	7,497
	Income (loss) from continuing operations, before income taxes	213,253		—			(54,542		)	—			158,711
	Capital expenditures	9,553		—			1,371			—			10,924
	Total assets	280,414		—			187,946			—			468,360

Discontinued_Operations_Tables

Discontinued Operations (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Discontinued Operations, Income Statement and Balance Sheet Disclosures	'
	The results of operations for the years ended December 31 ,2013, 2012 and 2011 presented in these Consolidated Financial Statements reflect these three Company-owned hotels as discontinued operations. All prior period amounts have been recast as appropriate. Unless noted otherwise, discussion in the notes to the consolidated financial statements pertain to continuing operations. Summarized financial information related to the discontinued operations is as follows:
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2013		2012		2011
		(in thousands)
	Revenues
	Hotel operations	$	4,774	$	4,573	$	4,356
	Total revenues	4,774		4,573		4,356
	Operating Expenses
	Hotel operations	3,678		3,505		3,466
	Depreciation and amortization	526		535		527
	Total operating expenses	4,204		4,040		3,993
	Income from discontinued operations before income taxes	570		533		363
	Income taxes	211		198		135
	Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	359	$	335	$	228
		As of December 31, 2013		As of December 31, 2012
		(In thousands)
	Cash	$	550	$	387
	Receivables, net	106		206
	Other current assets	223		192
	Income taxes receivable	20		—
	Total current assets	899		785
	Property and equipment, at cost, net	8,816		9,220
	Total assets	9,715		10,005
	Accounts payable	425		403
	Accrued expenses	10		10
	Income taxes payable	—		—
	Total liabilities	435		413
	Net assets of discontinued operations	$	9,280	$	9,592

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D1

Selected Quarterly Financial Data - (Unaudited) (Tables)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Quarterly Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data - (Unaudited)	'
		First			Second		Third		Fourth		2013
		Quarter   (Restated)			Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Revenues	$	148,171		$	190,930	$	216,718	$	168,831	$	724,650
	Operating income	$	37,139		$	54,739	$	63,228	$	41,142	$	196,248
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	27,582		$	44,504	$	54,271	$	32,315	$	158,672
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	$	19,776		$	31,624	$	38,573	$	23,377	$	113,350
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	(33	)	$	183	$	143	$	66	$	359
	Net income	$	19,743		$	31,807	$	38,716	$	23,443	$	113,709
	Per basic share:
	Continuing Operations	$	0.34		$	0.54	$	0.66	$	0.4	$	1.94
	Discontinued Operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Per diluted share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.34		$	0.54	$	0.65	$	0.4	$	1.92
	Discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	0.01	$	—	$	0.01
		First			Second		Third		Fourth		2012
		Quarter   (Restated)			Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)		Quarter   (Restated)
		(In thousands, except per share data)
	Revenues	$	141,550		$	180,888	$	205,271	$	165,019	$	692,728
	Operating income	$	37,746		$	55,334	$	62,374	$	38,026	$	193,480
	Income from continuing operations before income taxes	$	36,914		$	51,683	$	52,789	$	28,120	$	169,506
	Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	$	23,766		$	34,236	$	42,637	$	20,639	$	121,278
	Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	$	25		$	138	$	107	$	65	$	335
	Net income	$	23,791		$	34,374	$	42,744	$	20,704	$	121,613
	Per basic share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.41		$	0.59	$	0.74	$	0.36	$	2.09
	Discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	—
	Per diluted share:
	Continuing operations	$	0.41		$	0.59	$	0.73	$	0.35	$	2.08
	Discontinued operations	$	—		$	—	$	—	$	—	$	0.01

Company_Information_and_Summar3

Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Restatement Schedules (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

$23,443,000

$38,716,000

$31,807,000

$19,743,000

$20,704,000

$42,744,000

$34,374,000

$23,791,000

$113,709,000

$121,613,000

$111,061,000

'

Provision for bad debts, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,743,000

2,923,000

2,192,000

'

Deferred income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,277,000

-1,126,000

5,866,000

'

Receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,899,000

-6,807,000

-9,764,000

'

Forgivable notes receivable, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,347,000

-10,898,000

-3,475,000

'

Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,991,000

30,983,000

1,553,000

'

Income taxes payable/receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,276,000

-2,662,000

-4,562,000

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

153,913,000

150,122,000

131,369,000

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,095,000

-23,736,000

-9,227,000

'

Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,748,000

3,270,000

4,690,000

'

Investment in property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-33,397,000

-15,443,000

-10,924,000

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-29,422,000

-47,101,000

-20,329,000

'

Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Royalty fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

267,812,000

261,680,000

246,475,000

'

Marketing and reservation revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

407,633,000

389,678,000

354,152,000

'

Total revenues

168,831,000

216,718,000

190,930,000

148,171,000

165,019,000

205,271,000

180,888,000

141,550,000

724,650,000

692,728,000

640,602,000

'

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111,713,000

101,879,000

106,436,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,582,000

8,226,000

8,024,000

'

Marketing and reservation expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

407,633,000

389,678,000

354,152,000

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

528,402,000

499,248,000

468,085,000

'

Operating income

41,142,000

63,228,000

54,739,000

37,139,000

38,026,000

62,374,000

55,334,000

37,746,000

196,248,000

193,480,000

172,517,000

'

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

32,315,000

54,271,000

44,504,000

27,582,000

28,120,000

52,789,000

51,683,000

36,914,000

158,672,000

169,506,000

158,711,000

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,322,000

48,228,000

47,878,000

'

Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes

23,377,000

38,573,000

31,624,000

19,776,000

20,639,000

42,637,000

34,236,000

23,766,000

113,350,000

121,278,000

110,833,000

'

Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Receivables

82,385,000

'

'

'

79,999,000

'

'

'

82,385,000

79,999,000

'

'

Income taxes receivable

0

'

'

'

2,201,000

'

'

'

0

2,201,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

26,684,000

'

'

'

26,198,000

'

'

'

26,684,000

26,198,000

'

'

Total current assets

306,974,000

'

'

'

282,730,000

'

'

'

306,974,000

282,730,000

'

'

Property and equipment, at cost, net

67,852,000

'

'

'

51,651,000

'

'

'

67,852,000

51,651,000

'

'

Advances, marketing and reservation activities

5,844,000

'

'

'

29,467,000

'

'

'

5,844,000

29,467,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

-5,149,000

'

'

'

-10,864,000

'

'

'

-5,149,000

-10,864,000

'

'

Total assets

556,422,000

'

'

'

531,902,000

'

'

'

556,422,000

531,902,000

468,360,000

'

Total liabilities

1,009,293,000

'

'

'

1,070,540,000

'

'

'

1,009,293,000

1,070,540,000

'

'

Retained earnings

353,023,000

'

'

'

282,526,000

'

'

'

353,023,000

282,526,000

'

'

Total shareholders' deficit

-452,871,000

'

'

'

-538,638,000

'

'

'

-452,871,000

-538,638,000

-16,221,000

-49,396,000

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

556,422,000

'

'

'

531,902,000

'

'

'

556,422,000

531,902,000

'

'

Discontinued operations [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,774,000

4,573,000

4,356,000

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,774,000

4,573,000

4,356,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

526,000

535,000

527,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,678,000

3,505,000

3,466,000

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,204,000

4,040,000

3,993,000

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

211,000

198,000

135,000

'

Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Receivables

106,000

'

'

'

206,000

'

'

'

106,000

206,000

'

'

Income taxes receivable

20,000

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

20,000

0

'

'

Total current assets

899,000

'

'

'

785,000

'

'

'

899,000

785,000

'

'

Property and equipment, at cost, net

8,816,000

'

'

'

9,220,000

'

'

'

8,816,000

9,220,000

'

'

Total assets

9,715,000

'

'

'

10,005,000

'

'

'

9,715,000

10,005,000

'

'

Total liabilities

435,000

'

'

'

413,000

'

'

'

435,000

413,000

'

'

Revenue Revision [Member] | As Previously Reported [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

112,601,000

120,687,000

110,396,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,469,000

8,226,000

'

'

Provision for bad debts, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,724,000

2,896,000

2,160,000

'

Deferred income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-8,024,000

-540,000

5,514,000

'

Receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,730,000

-5,239,000

-7,785,000

'

Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,405,000

30,313,000

623,000

'

Income taxes payable/receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,807,000

-3,193,000

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

152,040,000

150,122,000

131,369,000

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment in property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-31,524,000

-15,443,000

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-27,549,000

-47,101,000

'

'

Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Royalty fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

267,229,000

260,782,000

245,426,000

'

Marketing and reservation revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

403,099,000

384,784,000

349,036,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,774,000

4,573,000

4,356,000

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

724,307,000

691,509,000

638,793,000

'

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

113,567,000

101,852,000

106,404,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,469,000

8,226,000

8,024,000

'

Marketing and reservation expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

403,099,000

384,784,000

349,036,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,678,000

3,505,000

3,466,000

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

529,813,000

498,367,000

466,930,000

'

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

194,494,000

193,142,000

171,863,000

'

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

156,918,000

169,168,000

158,057,000

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

44,317,000

48,481,000

47,661,000

'

Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

112,601,000

120,687,000

110,396,000

'

Basic earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.92

$2.08

$1.86

'

Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.91

$2.07

$1.85

'

Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Receivables

53,521,000

'

'

'

52,270,000

'

'

'

53,521,000

52,270,000

'

'

Income taxes receivable

0

'

'

'

2,732,000

'

'

'

0

2,732,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

7,220,000

'

'

'

4,136,000

'

'

'

7,220,000

4,136,000

'

'

Total current assets

258,646,000

'

'

'

233,470,000

'

'

'

258,646,000

233,470,000

'

'

Property and equipment, at cost, net

66,092,000

'

'

'

51,651,000

'

'

'

66,092,000

51,651,000

'

'

Advances, marketing and reservation activities

19,127,000

'

'

'

42,179,000

'

'

'

19,127,000

42,179,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

20,282,000

'

'

'

15,418,000

'

'

'

20,282,000

15,418,000

'

'

Total assets

539,899,000

'

'

'

510,772,000

'

'

'

539,899,000

510,772,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

Total liabilities

1,004,144,000

'

'

'

1,059,676,000

'

'

'

1,004,144,000

1,059,676,000

'

'

Retained earnings

341,649,000

'

'

'

272,260,000

'

'

'

341,649,000

272,260,000

'

'

Total shareholders' deficit

-464,245,000

'

'

'

-548,904,000

'

'

'

-464,245,000

-548,904,000

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

539,899,000

'

'

'

510,772,000

'

'

'

539,899,000

510,772,000

'

'

Revenue Revision [Member] | Adjustment [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,108,000

926,000

665,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

113,000

0

'

'

Provision for bad debts, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,000

27,000

32,000

'

Deferred income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,747,000

-586,000

352,000

'

Receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,169,000

-1,568,000

-1,979,000

'

Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

586,000

670,000

930,000

'

Income taxes payable/receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-531,000

531,000

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,873,000

0

0

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment in property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,873,000

0

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,873,000

0

'

'

Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Royalty fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

583,000

898,000

1,049,000

'

Marketing and reservation revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,534,000

4,894,000

5,116,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5,117,000

5,792,000

6,165,000

'

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-1,854,000

27,000

32,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

113,000

0

0

'

Marketing and reservation expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,534,000

4,894,000

5,116,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,793,000

4,921,000

5,148,000

'

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,324,000

871,000

1,017,000

'

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,324,000

871,000

1,017,000

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,216,000

-55,000

352,000

'

Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,108,000

926,000

665,000

'

Basic earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.02

$0.01

$0.01

'

Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.02

$0.02

$0.02

'

Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Receivables

28,864,000

'

'

'

27,729,000

'

'

'

28,864,000

27,729,000

'

'

Income taxes receivable

0

'

'

'

-531,000

'

'

'

0

-531,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

19,464,000

'

'

'

22,062,000

'

'

'

19,464,000

22,062,000

'

'

Total current assets

48,328,000

'

'

'

49,260,000

'

'

'

48,328,000

49,260,000

'

'

Property and equipment, at cost, net

1,760,000

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

1,760,000

0

'

'

Advances, marketing and reservation activities

-13,283,000

'

'

'

-12,712,000

'

'

'

-13,283,000

-12,712,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

-20,282,000

'

'

'

-15,418,000

'

'

'

-20,282,000

-15,418,000

'

'

Total assets

16,523,000

'

'

'

21,130,000

'

'

'

16,523,000

21,130,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

5,149,000

'

'

'

10,864,000

'

'

'

5,149,000

10,864,000

'

'

Total liabilities

5,149,000

'

'

'

10,864,000

'

'

'

5,149,000

10,864,000

'

'

Retained earnings

11,374,000

'

'

'

10,266,000

'

'

'

11,374,000

10,266,000

'

'

Total shareholders' deficit

11,374,000

'

'

'

10,266,000

'

'

'

11,374,000

10,266,000

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

16,523,000

'

'

'

21,130,000

'

'

'

16,523,000

21,130,000

'

'

Revenue Revision [Member] | As Revised [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,582,000

8,226,000

'

'

Provision for bad debts, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2,743,000

2,923,000

2,192,000

'

Deferred income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-6,277,000

-1,126,000

5,866,000

'

Receivables

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-7,899,000

-6,807,000

-9,764,000

'

Advances to/from marketing and reservations, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

42,991,000

30,983,000

1,553,000

'

Income taxes payable/receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,276,000

-2,662,000

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

153,913,000

150,122,000

131,369,000

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Investment in property and equipment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-33,397,000

-15,443,000

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-29,422,000

-47,101,000

'

'

Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Royalty fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

267,812,000

261,680,000

246,475,000

'

Marketing and reservation revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

407,633,000

389,678,000

354,152,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

724,650,000

692,728,000

640,602,000

'

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

111,713,000

101,879,000

106,436,000

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,056,000

7,691,000

7,497,000

'

Marketing and reservation expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

407,633,000

389,678,000

354,152,000

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

528,402,000

499,248,000

468,085,000

'

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

196,248,000

193,480,000

172,517,000

'

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

158,672,000

169,506,000

158,711,000

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,322,000

48,228,000

47,878,000

'

Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

113,350,000

121,278,000

110,833,000

'

Basic earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.94

$2.09

$1.86

'

Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1.92

$2.08

$1.86

'

Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Receivables

82,385,000

'

'

'

79,999,000

'

'

'

82,385,000

79,999,000

'

'

Income taxes receivable

0

'

'

'

2,201,000

'

'

'

0

2,201,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

26,684,000

'

'

'

26,198,000

'

'

'

26,684,000

26,198,000

'

'

Total current assets

306,974,000

'

'

'

282,730,000

'

'

'

306,974,000

282,730,000

'

'

Property and equipment, at cost, net

67,852,000

'

'

'

51,651,000

'

'

'

67,852,000

51,651,000

'

'

Advances, marketing and reservation activities

5,844,000

'

'

'

29,467,000

'

'

'

5,844,000

29,467,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

0

'

'

'

0

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

Total assets

556,422,000

'

'

'

531,902,000

'

'

'

556,422,000

531,902,000

'

'

Deferred income taxes

5,149,000

'

'

'

10,864,000

'

'

'

5,149,000

10,864,000

'

'

Total liabilities

1,009,293,000

'

'

'

1,070,540,000

'

'

'

1,009,293,000

1,070,540,000

'

'

Retained earnings

353,023,000

'

'

'

282,526,000

'

'

'

353,023,000

282,526,000

'

'

Total shareholders' deficit

-452,871,000

'

'

'

-538,638,000

'

'

'

-452,871,000

-538,638,000

'

'

Total liabilities and shareholders' deficit

556,422,000

'

'

'

531,902,000

'

'

'

556,422,000

531,902,000

'

'

Revenue Revision [Member] | Discontinued operations [Member] | Adjustment [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Consolidated Statements of Income [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Royalty fees

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Marketing and reservation revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,774,000

-4,573,000

-4,356,000

'

Total revenues

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,774,000

-4,573,000

-4,356,000

'

Selling, general and administrative

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-526,000

-535,000

-527,000

'

Marketing and reservation expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

0

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,678,000

-3,505,000

-3,466,000

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-4,204,000

-4,040,000

-3,993,000

'

Operating income

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-570,000

-533,000

-363,000

'

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-570,000

-533,000

-363,000

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-211,000

-198,000

-135,000

'

Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-359,000

-335,000

-228,000

'

Basic earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0

$0

($0.01)

'

Diluted earnings per share, continuing operations (in dollars per share)

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($0.01)

($0.01)

($0.01)

'

Cash Flow Presentation [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forgivable notes receivable, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10,898,000

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

150,122,000

'

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-23,736,000

'

'

Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,270,000

'

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-47,101,000

'

'

Cash Flow Presentation [Member] | As Previously Reported [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forgivable notes receivable, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

161,020,000

134,844,000

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-34,925,000

-12,766,000

'

Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,561,000

4,754,000

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-57,999,000

-23,804,000

'

Cash Flow Presentation [Member] | Adjustment [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forgivable notes receivable, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10,898,000

-3,475,000

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-10,898,000

-3,475,000

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

11,189,000

3,539,000

'

Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-291,000

-64,000

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,898,000

3,475,000

'

Cash Flow Presentation [Member] | As Revised [Member]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Forgivable notes receivable, net

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-3,475,000

'

Net cash provided by operating activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

131,369,000

'

Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

-9,227,000

'

Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,690,000

'

Net cash used in investing activities

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

($20,329,000)

'

Company_Information_and_Summar4

Company Information and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	countries
	States
	Hotels
Number Of Operating Hotel Franchises	6,340	'	'
Number Of States Of Business Operations	50	'	'
Number Of Countries Of Business Operations	35	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities [Abstract]	'	'	'
Forgivable notes receivable, net	($8,347,000)	($10,898,000)	($3,475,000)
Net cash provided by operating activities	153,913,000	150,122,000	131,369,000
Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,422,000	-47,101,000	-20,329,000
Franchise Agreement Adjusted Term In Years	'10 years	'	'
Advertising Expense	84,700,000	79,700,000	73,800,000
Prepaid Advertising	200,000	500,000	'
Interest Costs Capitalized	0	0	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	0	'	0
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	0	'	0
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Realized	-400,000	100,000	-1,400,000
Construction in Progress [Member]	'	'	'
Number Of Operating Hotel Franchises	503	'	'
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Franchise Agreement Initial Term In Years	'10 years	'	'
Franchise Agreement Adjusted Term In Years	'5 years	'	'
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%	'	'
Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Franchise Agreement Initial Term In Years	'20 years	'	'
Franchise Agreement Adjusted Term In Years	'15 years	'	'
Choice Hospitality India LTD	'	'	'
Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	'	200,000	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	'	200,000	'
Accounts Payable [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Book Overdrafts	-5,000,000	-5,000,000	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash used by investing activities [Abstract]:	'	'	'
Impairment of Intangible Assets, Indefinite-lived (Excluding Goodwill)	$0	'	$0

Other_Current_Assets_Schedule_

Other Current Assets Schedule Of Other Current Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets, Current [Abstract]	'	'
Notes receivable (See Note 3)	$12,816,000	$14,415,000
Prepaid expenses	13,746,000	10,694,000
Land held for sale	0	8,541,000
Other current assets	3,148,000	3,019,000
Total	$29,710,000	$36,669,000

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance2

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses Past due balances of mezzanine and other notes receivable (Details) (Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
30-89 days Past Due	$0	$619,000
Greater than 90 days Past Due	9,676,000	9,676,000
Total Past Due	9,676,000	10,295,000
Current	25,933,000	33,538,000
Total Mezzanine and Other Notes Receivables	35,609,000	43,833,000
Senior [Member]	'	'
30-89 days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 90 days Past Due	0	0
Total Past Due	0	0
Current	18,052,000	27,549,000
Total Mezzanine and Other Notes Receivables	18,052,000	27,549,000
Subordinated [Member]	'	'
30-89 days Past Due	0	619,000
Greater than 90 days Past Due	9,629,000	9,629,000
Total Past Due	9,629,000	10,248,000
Current	4,523,000	4,771,000
Total Mezzanine and Other Notes Receivables	14,152,000	15,019,000
Unsecured [Member]	'	'
30-89 days Past Due	0	0
Greater than 90 days Past Due	47,000	47,000
Total Past Due	47,000	47,000
Current	3,358,000	1,218,000
Total Mezzanine and Other Notes Receivables	$3,405,000	$1,265,000

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance3

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses Accretable yield reconciliation (Details) (Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'
Accretable Yield [Line Items]	'	'
Balance, Beginning of Year	$1,161,000	$1,793,000
Additions	0	0
Accretion	-579,000	-632,000
Disposals	0	0
Reclassifications from nonaccretable yield	0	0
Balance, End of Year	$582,000	$1,161,000

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance4

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses Schedule of notes receivable (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	$56,234,000	$60,068,000	'
Allowance for losses on non-impaired loans	3,257,000	2,261,000	'
Allowance for losses on receivables specifically evaluated for impairment	8,289,000	8,289,000	'
Total loan reserves	11,546,000	10,550,000	'
Net carrying value	44,688,000	49,518,000	'
Current portion, net	12,816,000	14,415,000	'
Long-term portion, net	31,872,000	35,103,000	'
Senior [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	18,052,000	27,549,000	'
Subordinated [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	14,152,000	15,019,000	'
Unsecured [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	24,030,000	17,500,000	'
Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	20,625,000	16,235,000	'
Allowance for losses on non-impaired loans	1,650,000	1,623,000	'
Allowance for losses on receivables specifically evaluated for impairment	0	0	'
Total loan reserves	1,650,000	1,623,000	795,000
Net carrying value	18,975,000	14,612,000	'
Current portion, net	361,000	420,000	'
Long-term portion, net	18,614,000	14,192,000	'
Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member] | Senior [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	0	0	'
Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member] | Subordinated [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	0	0	'
Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member] | Unsecured [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	20,625,000	16,235,000	'
Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	35,609,000	43,833,000	'
Allowance for losses on non-impaired loans	1,607,000	638,000	'
Allowance for losses on receivables specifically evaluated for impairment	8,289,000	8,289,000	'
Total loan reserves	9,896,000	8,927,000	8,433,000
Net carrying value	25,713,000	34,906,000	'
Current portion, net	12,455,000	13,995,000	'
Long-term portion, net	13,258,000	20,911,000	'
Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member] | Senior [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	18,052,000	27,549,000	'
Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member] | Subordinated [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	14,152,000	15,019,000	'
Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member] | Unsecured [Member]	'	'	'
Notes Receivable, Related Parties	$3,405,000	$1,265,000	'

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance5

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses Summary of activity related to allowance for losses (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'
Ending balance	$11,546,000		$10,550,000
Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]	'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'
Beginning balance	1,623,000		795,000
Provisions	699,000		1,144,000
Recoveries	-9,000		-33,000
Write-offs	-115,000		-213,000
Other	-548,000	[1]	-70,000	[1]
Ending balance	1,650,000		1,623,000
Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]	'		'
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]	'		'
Beginning balance	8,927,000		8,433,000
Provisions	969,000		591,000
Recoveries	0		-97,000
Write-offs	0		0
Other	0	[1]	0	[1]
Ending balance	$9,896,000		$8,927,000
[1]	Consists of default rate assumption changes

Notes_Receivable_And_Allowance6

Notes Receivable And Allowance For Losses Narrative (Details) (USD $)

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 02, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Senior [Member]

Senior [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]

Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]

Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]

Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]

Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]

Impaired Loans [Member]

Impaired Loans [Member]

Non-impaired Loans [Member]

Non-impaired Loans [Member]

Senior [Member]

Senior [Member]

Senior [Member]

Senior [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Mezzanine & Other Notes Receivable [Member]

Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Days Outstanding To Consider Loans Outstanding Past Due In Order To Cease Accruing Interest

'30 days

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Face value of notes value deemed impaired

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$12,500,000

$13,300,000

'

'

Loan reserves on impaired loans

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8,300,000

8,300,000

'

'

Impaired loans, carrying value

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4,200,000

5,000,000

'

'

Interest income on impaired loans, cash basis method

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

100,000

'

'

Loan reserves on non-impaired loans

11,546,000

10,550,000

'

'

'

'

9,896,000

8,927,000

8,433,000

'

'

1,650,000

1,623,000

795,000

'

'

'

'

1,600,000

600,000

Mortgage Loans Acquired

'

'

'

'

'

11,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments to Acquire Mortgage Notes Receivable

'

'

'

'

'

7,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Commercial, Contractually Required Payments Receivable at Acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

12,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Acquired During Period, Cash Flows Expected to be Collected at Acquisition

'

'

'

'

'

9,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Mortgage notes receivable, carrying amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,900,000

7,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Mortgage loans receivable, allowance for uncollectable amounts

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Certain Loans Acquired in Transfer Not Accounted for as Debt Securities, Accretable Yield

'

'

'

'

'

1,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Certain Loans Acquired Accretable Yield

'

'

'

'

'

7.36%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Notes Receivable, Related Parties

56,234,000

60,068,000

'

18,052,000

27,549,000

'

35,609,000

43,833,000

'

18,052,000

27,549,000

20,625,000

16,235,000

'

0

0

'

'

'

'

Allowance for losses on non-impaired loans

3,257,000

2,261,000

'

'

'

'

1,607,000

638,000

'

'

'

1,650,000

1,623,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Amortization expense

$9,056,000

$7,691,000

$7,497,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,200,000

$2,800,000

$2,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Property_and_Equipment_Details

Property and Equipment (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation and Amortization, Excluding Marketing And Reservation	$3,200,000	$2,400,000	$2,600,000
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	150,256,000	151,297,000	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	-82,404,000	-99,646,000	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	67,852,000	51,651,000	'
Land and land improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	2,490,000	2,490,000	'
Facilities in progress and software under development	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	6,435,000	2,944,000	'
Computer equipment and software	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	83,089,000	83,937,000	'
Buildings and leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	38,403,000	43,482,000	'
Furniture, fixtures and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	16,371,000	14,976,000	'
Capital lease	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross	3,468,000	3,468,000	'
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization	($1,400,000)	($1,000,000)	'

Property_and_Equipment_Estimat

Property and Equipment Estimated useful lives (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Depreciation and Amortization, Excluding Marketing And Reservation	$3.20	$2.40	$2.60
Capital lease (telephone equipment)	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'8 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Computer equipment and software	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Buildings and leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Minimum [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'3 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Computer equipment and software	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'5 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Buildings and leasehold improvements	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'40 years	'	'
Maximum [Member] | Furniture, fixtures and equipment	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]	'	'	'
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life	'15 years	'	'

Goodwill_Goodwill_Details

Goodwill Goodwill (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
				Minority interest	Minority interest	Suburban Transaction [Member]	Suburban Transaction [Member]	Choice Hospitality India LTD
Goodwill [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Interest Acquired	'	'	'	'	'	100.00%	'	'
Goodwill	$65,813,000	'	$65,813,000	$60,620,000	$60,620,000	$5,193,000	$5,193,000	'
Goodwill, Impairment Loss	$0	$0	'	'	'	'	'	$200,000

Franchise_Rights_and_Other_Ide2

Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles Components of Franchise Rights and Other Intangible Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	$9,953,000	$13,473,000
Franchise Rights [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	6,069,000	9,767,000
Trademarks [Member]	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net of accumulated amortization	$3,884,000	$3,706,000

Franchise_Rights_and_Other_Ide3

Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles Franchise Rights Future Amortization Expense (Details) (Franchise Rights [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Franchise Rights [Member]	'
Franchise Rights Amortization [Line Items]	'
2014	$3,200,000
2015	2,200,000
2016	300,000
2017	200,000
2018	$31,757

Franchise_Rights_and_Other_Ide4

Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles Trademark Future Amortization Expense (Details) (Trademarks [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Trademarks [Member]	'
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'
2014	$500,000
2015	500,000
2016	400,000
2017	400,000
2018	$300,000

Franchise_Rights_and_Other_Ide5

Franchise Rights and Other Identifiable Intangibles Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	$9,056,000	$7,691,000	$7,497,000
Franchise Rights [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	3,500,000	3,700,000	3,600,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	76,400,000	74,000,000	'
Franchise Rights [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'5 years	'	'
Franchise Rights [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life	'25 years	'	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Amortization expense	500,000	5,000,000	5,000,000
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization	7,500,000	6,900,000	'
Trademarks [Member]	'	'	'
Schedule of Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)	$1,000,000	'	'

Advances_Marketing_And_Reserva1

Advances, Marketing And Reservation Activities (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	$5,844,000	$29,467,000	'
Depreciation and amortization	9,056,000	7,691,000	7,497,000
Interest expense	42,537,000	27,189,000	12,939,000
Marketing And Reservation Fees [Member]	'	'	'
Depreciation and amortization	16,000,000	14,500,000	13,300,000
Reservation Activities [Member]	'	'	'
Interest expense	$3,700,000	$4,000,000	$4,100,000

Other_Assets_Components_Of_Oth

Other Assets Components Of Other Assets (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Notes receivable	$31,872,000	'	'	'	$35,103,000	'	'	'	$31,872,000	$35,103,000	'
Equity method investments	32,257,000	'	'	'	27,453,000	'	'	'	32,257,000	27,453,000	'
Deferred financing fees	8,954,000	'	'	'	11,174,000	'	'	'	8,954,000	11,174,000	'
Land	10,097,000	'	'	'	1,300,000	'	'	'	10,097,000	1,300,000	'
Other assets	856,000	'	'	'	983,000	'	'	'	856,000	983,000	'
Total	84,036,000	'	'	'	76,013,000	'	'	'	84,036,000	76,013,000	'
Investment in joint venture, variable interest entity, carrying amount	28,900,000	'	'	'	24,300,000	'	'	'	28,900,000	24,300,000	'
Net income attributable to variable interest entities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,000	100,000	'
Income from equity method investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	634,000	212,000	269,000
Equity method investment, dividends received	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,445,000	1,310,000	1,139,000
Total revenues	168,831,000	216,718,000	190,930,000	148,171,000	165,019,000	205,271,000	180,888,000	141,550,000	724,650,000	692,728,000	640,602,000
Choice Hotels Canada Inc CHC [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Assets [Abstract]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity method investment, ownership percentage	50.00%	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	50.00%	'	'
Income from equity method investments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,600,000	1,500,000	1,500,000
Equity method investment, dividends received	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,400,000	1,300,000	1,100,000
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$14,700,000	$14,400,000	$13,700,000

Accrued_Expenses_Details

Accrued Expenses (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Accrued Liabilities [Abstract]	'	'
Accrued compensation and benefits	$24,461,000	$32,236,000
Accrued interest	16,410,000	16,695,000
Dividends payable	10,785,000	0
Termination benefits (see Note 25)	582,000	3,099,000
Other liabilities and contingencies	4,387,000	3,522,000
Total	$56,625,000	$55,552,000

Deferred_Revenue_Components_Of

Deferred Revenue Components Of Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred revenue	$61,188,000	$71,154,000
Loyalty programs [Member]	'	'
Deferred revenue	53,875,000	64,636,000
Initial, relicensing and franchise fees [Member]	'	'
Deferred revenue	5,354,000	4,994,000
Procurement services fees [Member]	'	'
Deferred revenue	1,504,000	1,225,000
Other [Member]	'	'
Deferred revenue	$455,000	$299,000

Other_Noncurrent_Liabilities_D

Other Non-current Liabilities (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]	'	'
Deferred rental expenses	$16,337	$7,622
Uncertain tax positions	5,627	6,718
Deferred revenue	1,633	1,411
Other liabilities	211	239
Total	$23,808	$15,990

Debt_Schedule_Of_Components_Of

Debt Schedule Of Components Of Debt (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 27, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 25, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Economic Development Loans [Member]

Economic Development Loans [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

Capital Lease Obligations [Member]

Other Notes Payable [Member]

Other Notes Payable [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Total debt

$793,559,000

$855,345,000

$649,572,000

$400,000,000

$400,000,000

'

$249,572,000

$249,508,000

'

$138,750,000

$138,750,000

$203,250,000

'

$3,360,000

$0

$1,848,000

$2,519,000

$29,000

$68,000

Current portion

10,088,000

8,195,000

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Total long-term debt

783,471,000

847,150,000

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Debt instrument face amount

'

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400,000,000

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250,000,000

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350,000,000

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Debt instrument effective interest rate

'

'

'

5.94%

5.94%

5.94%

6.19%

6.19%

6.19%

'

2.17%

2.66%

'

3.00%

'

3.18%

3.18%

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Senior notes, discount

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$400,000

$500,000

$600,000

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'2016

'2016

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Debt_Maturities_Of_Debt_Detail

Debt Maturities Of Debt (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2014	$10,403,000	'
2015	12,279,000	'
2016	118,725,000	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
Thereafter	652,932,000	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	794,339,000	'
Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	-701,000	'
Less: Amounts representing interest	-79,000	'
Total debt	793,559,000	855,345,000
Senior Notes [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2014	0	'
2015	0	'
2016	0	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
Thereafter	649,572,000	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	649,572,000	'
Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	0	'
Less: Amounts representing interest	0	'
Total debt	649,572,000	'
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2014	1,017,000	'
2015	1,017,000	'
2016	594,000	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
Thereafter	0	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	2,628,000	'
Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	-701,000	'
Less: Amounts representing interest	-79,000	'
Total debt	1,848,000	2,519,000
Revolving Credit Facilities [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2014	9,375,000	'
2015	11,250,000	'
2016	118,125,000	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
Thereafter	0	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	138,750,000	'
Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	0	'
Less: Amounts representing interest	0	'
Total debt	138,750,000	'
Other Notes Payable [Member]	'	'
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'	'
2014	11,000	'
2015	12,000	'
2016	6,000	'
2017	0	'
2018	0	'
Thereafter	3,360,000	'
Long-term Debt, Gross	3,389,000	'
Less: Amount representing estimated executory costs	0	'
Less: Amounts representing interest	0	'
Total debt	$3,389,000	'

Debt_Narrative_Details

Debt Narrative (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 23, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jun. 27, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 23, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 25, 2010

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 23, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

Jul. 25, 2012

2012 Special Cash Dividend [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Economic Development Loans [Member]

Economic Development Loans [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$350 Million Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

$200 Million Revolver [Member]

$200 Million Revolver [Member]

$200 Million Revolver [Member]

$200 Million Revolver [Member]

$200 Million Revolver [Member]

$200 Million Revolver [Member]

$150 Million Term Loan [Member]

$150 Million Term Loan [Member]

$150 Million Term Loan [Member]

$150 Million Term Loan [Member]

$150 Million Term Loan [Member]

$150 Million Term Loan [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

$300 Million Revolver [Member] [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Notes [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Line of Credit [Member]

Term Loan, Long-term [Member]

Term Loan, Long-term [Member]

Term Loan, Long-term [Member]

Term Loan, Long-term [Member]

Term Loan, Long-term [Member]

Term Loan, Long-term [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

Revolving Credit Facility [Member]

subsidiaries

Debt Instrument Redemption [Domain]

Debt Instrument Redemption [Domain]

Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Member]

2012 Special Cash Dividend [Member]

subsidiaries

Debt Instrument Redemption [Domain]

Debt Instrument Redemption [Domain]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Final Loan Term (Extension) [Member]

Total Leverage Ratio exceeds 4.50 to 1.00 [Member]

Year 1 [Member]

Year 2 [Member]

Years 1 and 2 [Member]

Year 3 [Member]

Year 3 [Member]

After Year 3 [Member]

After Year 3 [Member]

Other Current Assets and Other Assets [Member]

2012 Special Cash Dividend [Member]

Letter of Credit [Member]

Swingline Loans [Member]

Alternative Currency Loans [Member]

Initial Loan Term [Member]

Second Loan Term [Member]

Final Loan Term (Extension) [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Treasury Rate [Member]

Treasury Rate [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]

Base Rate [Member]

Debt instrument issuance date

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27-Jun-12

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25-Aug-10

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25-Jul-12

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'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument face amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

$250,000,000

'

'

'

'

$350,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$150,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument stated interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

'

'

5.75%

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.70%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument effective interest rate

'

'

'

'

'

3.00%

'

5.94%

5.94%

5.94%

'

'

'

'

6.19%

6.19%

6.19%

'

'

2.17%

2.66%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument maturity date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1-Jul-22

'

'

'

'

'

'

28-Aug-20

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

25-Jul-16

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument payment frequency

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'semi-annually

'

'

'

'

'

'

'semi-annually

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'quarterly

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments of Special Dividends

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Special dividend payment date

'

'

23-Aug-12

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23-Aug-12

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23-Aug-12

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Domestic Subsidiaries as a Guarantee to Senior Notes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

8

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Issuance Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

7,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument Percentage Of Principal Amount To Be Redeemed By Company

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Treasury Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'Treasury Rate

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'base rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'LIBOR

'base rate

Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.50%

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.45%

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.00%

1.00%

4.25%

3.25%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1.05%

0.05%

'

1.80%

0.80%

'

'

'

'

Senior notes, discount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

400,000

500,000

600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of credit maximum borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

200,000,000

25,000,000

10,000,000

35,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Extension, Term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Amortization Installment Payment Phases

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2 years

'2 years

'1 year

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Amortization Installment Payments, Percentage of Original Principal Balance

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.00%

7.50%

10.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage Of Ownership In Certain Domestic Subsidiaries included as Security by First Priority Pledges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of Ownership in Certain Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries and Franchise Agreements included as Security by First Priority Pledges

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

65.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Leverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

4.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.75

5

'

'

4.5

'

4

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt instrument additional borrowing capacity

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Unused Capacity, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.30%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Dividend Restrictions

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Secured Leverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2.5

2.25

'

'

2

'

1.75

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

2

2.25

'

2.5

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total Leverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3.3

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Maximum Secured Leverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.58

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

5.62

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Outstanding debt

793,559,000

855,345,000

'

649,572,000

138,750,000

3,360,000

0

400,000,000

400,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

249,572,000

249,508,000

'

'

'

138,750,000

203,250,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

57,000,000

'

'

'

'

138,800,000

146,300,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Termination of Unsecured Revolving Credit Agreement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

300,000,000

'

'

'

Unamortized Debt Issuance Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,700,000

'

'

'

Write off of Deferred Debt Issuance Cost

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

500,000

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Frequency of Commitment Fee Payment

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'quarterly

'

'

'

Line of Credit Facility, Commitment Fee Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.20%

'

'

0.45%

'

'

'

'

'

'

Economic Development Agreements - Total Advances Agreed Upon

'

'

'

'

'

4,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Economic Development Agreements - Advances Received

'

'

'

'

'

3,400,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Economic Development Agreements - Advances not yet Received

'

'

'

'

'

$1,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Economic Development Agreements - Measurement Frequency

'

'

'

'

'

'annually

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Economic Development Agreements - Term (in years)

'

'

'

'

'

'10 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Pension_Plan_Reconciliation_Of

Pension Plan Reconciliation Of The Changes In Projected Benefit Obligation (Details) (Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]	'	'
Projected benefit obligation, beginning of year	$11,896,000	'
Interest cost	526,000	541,000
Actuarial loss (gain)	-85,000	'
Benefit payments	-414,000	'
Settlement payments	-11,923,000	'
Projected benefit obligation, end of year	0	11,896,000
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Pension Expense	$2,800,000	$500,000

Pension_Plan_Components_Of_Net

Pension Plan Components Of Net Periodic Benefit Costs (Details) (Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'
Components of net periodic benefit cost:	'	'
Interest cost	$526,000	$541,000
Amortization of actuarial loss	-128,000	0
Subtotal	654,000	541,000
Settlement loss, net	-2,162,000	0
Net periodic benefit cost	$2,816,000	$541,000
Weighted average assumption:	'	'
Discount rate	4.50%	5.50%

Pension_Plan_Narrative_Details

Pension Plan Narrative (Details) (Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Settlement loss, net	($2,162,000)	$0
Actuarial gain (loss)	85,000	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Gain (Loss) Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Net of Tax	2,300,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation	0	11,896,000
General and Administrative Expense [Member]	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'
Pension expense	$2,800,000	$500,000

NonQualified_Retirement_Saving1

Non-Qualified Retirement, Savings And Investment Plans (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Number of non-qualified retirement savings and investment plans	2	'	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	$400,000	$3,486,000	'	'
Executive Deferred Compensation Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Basis points	'	'	'	0.03
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	11,300,000	11,700,000	'	'
Compensation expense	900,000	800,000	800,000	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	4,100,000	6,000,000	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	400,000	'	'	'
Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	-300,000	-1,200,000	100,000	'
Common stock held by non-qualified plan	200,000	100,000	'	'
Non-Qualified Plan [Member]	'	'	'	'
Schedule of Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Excluding Share-based Payments and Postretirement Benefits	'	'	'	'
Deferred Compensation Liability, Current and Noncurrent	13,700,000	11,200,000	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets	12,300,000	10,200,000	'	'
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Compensation	1,700,000	700,000	-500,000	'
Trading Securities, Realized Gain (Loss)	-1,300,000	-800,000	500,000	'
Common stock held by non-qualified plan	$1,400,000	$1,000,000	'	'

Fair_Value_Measurements_Schedu

Fair Value Measurements Schedule Of Fair Value Of Assets (Details) (Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member], USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]	'		'
Assets measured at fair value	$66,351,000		$36,242,000
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'
Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents, fair value	50,001,000		20,001,000
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	1,786,000	[1]	4,357,000	[1]
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	14,564,000	[1]	11,884,000	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]	'		'
Assets measured at fair value	14,564,000		11,884,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'
Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents, fair value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	14,564,000	[1]	11,884,000	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	'		'
Assets measured at fair value	51,787,000		24,358,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'
Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents, fair value	50,001,000		20,001,000
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	1,786,000	[1]	4,357,000	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]	'		'
Assets measured at fair value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Cash and cash equivalents [Member]	'		'
Money market funds, included in cash and cash equivalents, fair value	0		0
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	0	[1]	0	[1]
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member] | Mutual Funds [Member] | Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value [Member]	'		'
Mutual funds and money market funds, fair value	$0	[1]	$0	[1]
[1]	Included in Investments, employee benefit plans at fair value on consolidated balance sheets.

Fair_Value_Measurements_Narrat

Fair Value Measurements Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended							12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Aug. 25, 2010	Jun. 27, 2012	Dec. 31, 2012
		Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]	Mutual Funds [Member]
		$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]	$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]	$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]	$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Senior Notes [Member]	Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
						$250 Million Senior Notes [Member]	$400 Million Senior Notes [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan, Sales of Mutual Funds	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$11,800,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets Transferred from the Irrevocable Trust	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,400,000
Defined Benefit Plan, Transfers Between Measurement Levels	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,400,000
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	'	'	'	250,000,000	400,000,000	'
Debt Instrument, Fair Value Disclosure	'	$261,300,000	$271,600,000	$416,000,000	$442,000,000	'	'	'

401k_Retirement_Plan_Details

401(k) Retirement Plan (Details) (401 K Retirement Plan, USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
401 K Retirement Plan	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Compensation Expense	$3.70	$3.70	$3.60

Income_Taxes_Pretax_Income_Det

Income Taxes Pretax Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Income (loss) before income taxes	$32,315,000	$54,271,000	$44,504,000	$27,582,000	$28,120,000	$52,789,000	$51,683,000	$36,914,000	$158,672,000	$169,506,000	$158,711,000
U.S. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	122,517,000	131,722,000	138,683,000
Outside the U.S. [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Income (loss) before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$36,155,000	$37,784,000	$20,028,000

Income_Taxes_Provision_For_Inc

Income Taxes Provision For Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Current tax expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	$46,925	$40,821	$40,515
State	'	4,891	4,705	2,620
Foreign	-4,500	1,914	2,345	1,712
Deferred tax expense [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Federal	'	-7,011	-249	2,471
State	'	-635	101	575
Foreign	'	-762	505	-15
Income taxes	'	$45,322	$48,228	$47,878

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_

Income Taxes Net Deferred Tax Assets (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Deferred Tax Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Property, equipment and intangible assets	($10,153,000)	($8,553,000)
Accrued compensation	15,696,000	14,693,000
Accrued expenses	12,718,000	5,491,000
Other	921,000	807,000
Foreign net operating losses	1,441,000	1,259,000
Capital loss carryovers	241,000	484,000
Deferred tax asset on unrecognized tax positions	1,736,000	2,226,000
Net deferred tax assets	21,535,000	15,334,000
Foreign Operations [Member]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Other	603,000	186,000
Foreign Operations [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Other Tax Carryforward [Member]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Valuation allowance, foreign	-227,000	0
Foreign Operations [Member] | Valuation Allowance, Operating Loss Carryforwards [Member]	'	'
Deferred Tax Assets [Line Items]	'	'
Valuation allowance, foreign	($1,441,000)	($1,259,000)

Income_Taxes_Net_Deferred_Tax_1

Income Taxes Net Deferred Tax Assets Balance Sheet Presentation (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Net Deferred Tax Assets Balance Sheet Presentation [Abstract]	'	'
Current deferred tax assets	$26,684	$26,198
Deferred income taxes	-5,149	-10,864
Net deferred tax assets	$21,535	$15,334

Income_Taxes_Effective_Rate_De

Income Taxes Effective Rate (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefit	1.60%	1.50%	1.70%
Benefits and taxes related to foreign operations	-7.20%	-8.50%	-3.40%
Unrecognized tax benefits	-0.20%	0.10%	-0.80%
Adjustment to current and deferred taxes, prior years	0.00%	-0.50%	-0.90%
Other	-0.60%	0.90%	-1.40%
Effective income tax rates	28.60%	28.50%	30.20%
Discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'
Effective income tax rates	37.10%	37.10%	'

Income_Taxes_Tax_Contingency_D

Income Taxes Tax Contingency (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]	'	'	'
Balance, January 1	$4,415	$4,570	$6,017
Changes for tax positions of prior years	503	410	173
Increases for tax positions related to the current year	1,164	0	2,062
Settlements and lapsing of statutes of limitations	-2,035	-565	-3,682
Balance, December 31	$4,047	$4,415	$4,570

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes Narrative (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	$1,441,000	$1,259,000	'	'
Other deferred tax assets	921,000	807,000	'	'
Effective income tax rates	28.60%	28.50%	30.20%	'
Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%	'
Benefit from change in estimate for foreign operations	'	-4,500,000	'	'
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	4,047,000	4,415,000	4,570,000	6,017,000
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	4,000,000	'	'	'
Settlements and lapsing of statutes of limitations	3,500,000	'	'	'
Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued	1,600,000	2,300,000	'	'
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries	169,000,000	'	'	'
Foreign Operations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Foreign net operating loss carryforwards	4,300,000	'	'	'
Other deferred tax assets	$700,000	'	'	'
Discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'	'
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Effective income tax rates	37.10%	37.10%	'	'

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca2

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Weighted Average Assumptions Of Black-Scholes Option-Pricing Model (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Risk-free interest rate	0.73%	0.78%	2.10%
Weighted average fair value of options granted (per option)	$9.89	$9.98	$12.42
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'
Expected volatility	38.14%	40.15%	39.51%
Expected life of stock option	'4 years 6 months	'4 years 4 months 24 days	'4 years 4 months 24 days
Dividend yield	2.01%	2.08%	1.79%
Requisite service period	'4 years	'4 years	'4 years
Contractual life	'7 years	'7 years	'7 years

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca3

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Range Of Exercise Prices (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding at December 31, 2013	1,661,952
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'3 years
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.44
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable at December 31, 2013	1,181,374
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$24.61
Range 4 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$34.13
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$39
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding at December 31, 2013	173,413
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'6 years 1 month 6 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$36.76
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable at December 31, 2013	0
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$0
Range 3 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$29.26
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$34.12
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding at December 31, 2013	163,058
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'4 years 1 month 6 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$31.31
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable at December 31, 2013	81,524
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$31.31
Range 2 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$24.38
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$29.25
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding at December 31, 2013	936,613
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'2 years 8 months 12 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.12
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable at December 31, 2013	710,982
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$26.05
Range 1 [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Line Items]	'
Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit	$0
Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit	$24.37
Options Outstanding, Number Outstanding at December 31, 2013	388,868
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term	'2 years 1 month 6 days
Options Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.57
Options Exercisable, Number Exercisable at December 31, 2013	388,868
Options Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price	$20.57

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca4

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Summary Of Activity Related To Restricted Stock Grants (Details) (Restricted Stock [Member], USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Granted - Shares	225,240	266,159	247,298
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$37.74	$35.76	$38.84
Aggregate grant date fair value	$8,500	$9,517	$9,604
Restricted shares forfeited	40,552	26,824	68,580
Grant date fair value of shares vested	$8,569	$6,696	$6,662
Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Vesting service period of shares granted	'12 months	'12 months	'12 months
Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Vesting service period of shares granted	'48 months	'68 months	'48 months

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca5

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Summary Of Activity Related To PVRSU Grants (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Performance vested restricted stock units granted at target	80,184	117,523	25,036
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$39.48	$35.27	$41.25
Aggregate grant date fair value	$3,165	$4,145	$1,033
Stock units forfeited	3,334	57,176	43,179
Requisite service period	'	'	'3 years
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Requisite service period	'22 months	'24 months	'
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Requisite service period	'38 months	'60 months	'
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Performance vested restricted stock units granted at target	225,240	266,159	247,298
Weighted average grant date fair value per share	$37.74	$35.76	$38.84
Aggregate grant date fair value	$8,500	$9,517	$9,604
Stock units forfeited	40,552	26,824	68,580
Restricted Stock [Member] | Minimum [Member]	'	'	'
Requisite service period	'12 months	'12 months	'12 months
Restricted Stock [Member] | Maximum [Member]	'	'	'
Requisite service period	'48 months	'68 months	'48 months
Target Performance Not Met [Member] | Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Stock units forfeited	'	'	39,070
Employee Termination [Member] | Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Stock units forfeited	'	'	4,109

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca6

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Summary of Change in Stock-Based Award Activity (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013		Dec. 31, 2012		Dec. 31, 2011
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Outstanding at January 1 - Shares	1,934,034		1,573,726		1,732,674
Granted - Shares	173,413		160,408		166,306
Special Dividend Adjustment - Shares	'		497,497		'
Exercised - Shares	-347,180		-266,754		-175,386
Expired - Shares	-75,473		'		'
Forfeited - Shares	-22,842		-30,843		-149,868
Outstanding at December 31 - Shares	1,661,952		1,934,034		1,573,726
Options Exercisable at December 31 - Shares	1,181,374		1,302,624		953,159
Outstanding at January 1 - Weighted average exercise price	$25.80	[1]	$33.30		$31.43
Granted - Weighted average exercise price	$36.76		$35.60	[1]	$41.25
Special Dividend Adjustment - Weighted average exercise price	'		$25.31		'
Exercised - Weighted average exercise price	$25.54		$26.57	[1]	$21.92
Expired - Weighted average exercise price	$36.99		'		'
Forfeited - Weighted average exercise price	$28.94		$36.97	[1]	$33.76
Outstanding at December 31 - Weighted average exercise price	$26.44		$25.80	[1]	$33.30
Options Exercisable at December 31 - Weighted average exercise price	$24.61		$25.62	[1]	$33.36
Weighted Average Contractual Term - Outstanding at December 31	'3 years		'4 years		'4 years 2 months 12 days
Weighted Average Contractual Term - Options Exercisable at December 31	'2 years 2 months 12 days		'3 years 1 month 6 days		'3 years 9 months 18 days
Restricted Stock [Member]	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Outstanding at January 1 - Shares	606,547		565,627		592,131
Granted - Shares	225,240		266,159		247,298
Vested - Shares	-227,890		-198,415		-205,222
Forfeited - Shares	-40,552		-26,824		-68,580
Outstanding at December 31 - Shares	563,345		606,547		565,627
Outstanding at January 1 - Weighted average grant date fair value	$35.17		$34.43		$31.81
Granted - Weighted average grant date fair value	$37.74		$35.76		$38.84
Vested - Weighted average grant date fair value	$33.94		$33.75		$32.46
Forfeited - Weighted average grant date fair value	$35.85		$36.06		$33.55
Outstanding at December 31 - Weighted average grant date fair value	$36.64		$35.17		$34.43
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'		'		'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]	'		'		'
Outstanding at January 1 - Shares	170,116		109,769		127,912
Granted - Shares	80,184		117,523		25,036
Performance-Based Leveraging - Shares	9,192	[2]	'		'
Vested - Shares	-39,816		0		0
Forfeited - Shares	-3,334		-57,176		-43,179
Outstanding at December 31 - Shares	216,342		170,116		109,769
Outstanding at January 1 - Weighted average grant date fair value	$35.56		$35.57		$33.43
Granted - Weighted average grant date fair value	$39.48		$35.27		$41.25
Performance-Based Leveraging - Weighted average grant date fair value	$32.60		'		'
Vested - Weighted average grant date fair value	$32.60		$0		$0
Forfeited - Weighted average grant date fair value	$41.25		$34.98		$32.53
Outstanding at December 31 - Weighted average grant date fair value	$37.34		$35.56		$35.57
[1]	The weighted average exercise price for options outstanding and exercisable reflect the reduction of the option price for outstanding options as described under "Special Dividend Adjustment". The weighted average exercise price for options granted, exercised or forfeited reflects the option price in effect at the time of the transaction.
[2]	PVRSU units outstanding have been increased by 9,192 units due to the Company exceeding the targeted performance conditions contained in PVRSU's granted in prior periods during the year ended December 31, 2013.

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca7

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Pretax Stock-Based Compensation Expenses And Associated Income Tax Benefits (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Pretax Stock-based Compensation Expense	$11.50	$11.30	$11.20
Income Tax Benefits	4.2	4.1	4.1
Stock Options [Member]	'	'	'
Pretax Stock-based Compensation Expense	1.8	2.1	2.8
Restricted Stock [Member]	'	'	'
Pretax Stock-based Compensation Expense	7.5	7.5	7.7
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'	'	'
Pretax Stock-based Compensation Expense	$2.20	$1.70	$0.70

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca8

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Unrecognized Compensation (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense on Unvested Awards	$20
Stock Options [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense on Unvested Awards	2.5
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'2 years 4 months 24 days
Restricted Stock [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense on Unvested Awards	12.9
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'2 years 4 months 24 days
Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense on Unvested Awards	$4.60
Weighted Average Amortization Period	'2 years 4 months 24 days

ShareBased_Compensation_And_Ca9

Share-Based Compensation And Capital Stock Narrative (Details) (USD $)

1 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

186 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

0 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2005

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Aug. 23, 2012

Jul. 27, 2012

Prior To Stock Split [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Restricted Stock [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Stock Options [Member]

Quarterly Dividends [Member]

Quarterly Dividends [Member]

2012 Special Cash Dividend [Member]

2012 Special Cash Dividend [Member]

Target Performance Not Met [Member]

Employee Termination [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Adjustment [Member]

Minimum [Member]

Maximum [Member]

Acceleration Of Award Vesting Conditions [Member]

Acceleration Of Award Vesting Conditions [Member]

Frequency of Dividend Payments

'

'quarterly

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Annual amount, per share, of dividends declared

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$0.74

$0.74

'

$10.41

Dividends declared

'

$43,212,000

$643,374,000

$43,506,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$43,200,000

$42,700,000

'

$600,700,000

Payments of Dividends

'

32,799,000

654,092,000

43,747,000

'

'

500,000

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

600,700,000

'

Dividends payable, date to be paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

23-Aug-12

'

Special dividend, per share, paid

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$10.41

'

Number of Shares Authorized

'

7,600,000

'

'

7,600,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number of Shares Available for Grant

'

3,500,000

'

'

3,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options granted, shares

'

173,413

160,408

166,306

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Options granted, fair value

'

1,700,000

1,600,000

2,100,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of stock, options, outstanding

'

37,700,000

'

'

37,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Aggregate intrinsic value of the stock options, exercisable

'

'

28,900,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Total intrinsic value of options exercised

'

5,200,000

2,800,000

2,800,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from exercise of stock options

'

8,864,000

7,090,000

3,845,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock options exercised

'

347,180

266,754

175,386

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock Option Adjustment due to Special Dividend

'

'

497,497

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage Adjustment to Stock Option Exercise Price due to Special Dividend

'

'

24.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting Range

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.00%

200.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Vesting Percentage For Stock based Award Target Achievement

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

71.00%

150.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

39,816

0

0

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

227,890

198,415

205,222

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grant date fair value of shares vested

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants vested, initial target

'

'

'

'

'

'

30,624

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Grants vested, percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

130.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Performance-Based Leveraging - Shares

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,192

[1]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Stock units forfeited

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,334

57,176

43,179

39,070

4,109

'

'

'

'

'

40,552

26,824

68,580

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense

'

11,500,000

11,300,000

11,200,000

'

'

2,200,000

1,700,000

700,000

'

'

-300,000

500,000

100,000

'

'

7,500,000

7,500,000

7,700,000

500,000

1,800,000

2,100,000

2,800,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares

'

0

500,000

'

45,300,000

33,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock split, conversion ratio

2

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Common stock purchased under stock repurchase program, value

'

'

19,900,000

'

1,100,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation

'

103,880

75,105

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation

'

$4,000,000

$2,700,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

[1]

PVRSU units outstanding have been increased by 9,192 units due to the Company exceeding the targeted performance conditions contained in PVRSU's granted in prior periods during the year ended December 31, 2013.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Components Of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	($472,000)	$2,391,000	$2,155,000
Deferred loss on cash flow hedge	-5,745,000	-6,607,000	-7,469,000
Changes in pension benefit obligation recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)	0	0	-1,487,000
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	($6,217,000)	($4,216,000)	($6,801,000)

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv3

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss Total Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended				1 Months Ended		12 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2010	Jul. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
					Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Interest Rate Swap [Member]	Loss on Cash Flow Hedge [Member]	Loss on Cash Flow Hedge [Member]	Foreign Currency Items [Member]	Foreign Currency Items [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax	($4,216,000)	($6,801,000)	'	($6,217,000)	'	'	($6,607,000)	($5,745,000)	$2,391,000	($472,000)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax	0	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	-2,863,000	237,000	615,000	'	'	'	0	'	-2,863,000	'
Debt Instrument, Face Amount	'	'	'	'	'	250,000,000	'	'	'	'
Debt Instrument, Fixed Rate Debt, Term Of Debt	'	'	'	'	'	'10 years	'	'	'	'
Settlement of forward starting interest rate swap agreement	'	'	'	'	-8,700,000	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	862,000	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	-862,000	-862,000	-862,000	'	'	'	-862,000	'	0	'
Net current period other comprehensive income (loss)	($2,001,000)	$2,585,000	$391,000	'	'	'	$862,000	'	($2,863,000)	'

Earnings_Per_Share_Computation

Earnings Per Share Computation Of Basic And Diluted Earnings Per Common Share (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income from continuing operations	$23,377	$38,573	$31,624	$19,776	$20,639	$42,637	$34,236	$23,766	$113,350	$121,278	$110,833
Net income from discontinued operations	66	143	183	-33	65	107	138	25	359	335	228
Net income	23,443	38,716	31,807	19,743	20,704	42,744	34,374	23,791	113,709	121,613	111,061
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.94	$2.09	$1.87
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.93	$2.09	$1.87
Basic earnings per share [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,709	121,613	111,061
Income allocated to participating securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,127	-1,281	-1,106
Net income available to common shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	112,582	120,332	109,955
Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	57,925	57,467	58,862
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.94	$2.09	$1.87
Diluted earnings per share [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income from continuing operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,350	121,278	110,833
Net income from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	359	335	228
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,709	121,613	111,061
Income allocated to participating securities	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,122	-1,299	-1,105
Net income available to common shareholders	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	112,587	120,314	109,956
Weighted average common shares outstanding -- basic	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	57,925	57,467	58,862
Diluted effect of stock options and PVRSUs	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	410	186	72
Weighted average commons shares outstanding -- diluted	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	58,335	57,653	58,934
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.93	$2.09	$1.87
Continuing operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.40	$0.66	$0.54	$0.34	$0.36	$0.74	$0.59	$0.41	$1.94	$2.09	$1.86
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.40	$0.65	$0.54	$0.34	$0.35	$0.73	$0.59	$0.41	$1.92	$2.08	$1.86
Continuing operations [Member] | Basic earnings per share [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.94	$2.09	$1.86
Continuing operations [Member] | Diluted earnings per share [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.92	$2.08	$1.86
Discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income from discontinued operations	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$359	$335	$228
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01
Discontinued operations [Member] | Basic earnings per share [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0	$0	$0.01
Discontinued operations [Member] | Diluted earnings per share [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Statement [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01

Earnings_Per_Share_Narrative_D

Earnings Per Share Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
					Stock Options [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Stock Options [Member]	Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]	Performance Vested Restricted Stock Units [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Outstanding stock options	1,661,952	1,934,034	1,573,726	1,732,674	'	'	'	'	'	'
Anti-dilutive stock options excluded from EPS calculation	'	'	'	'	0	300,000	700,000	'	'	'
Dilutive stock excluded from EPS calculation due to performance conditions not met	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	197,707	139,492	109,769

Operating_Leases_Details

Operating Leases (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]	'	'	'
Operating Leases, Rent Expense	$12.60	$9.20	$8.40
Operating Leases, Rent Expense, Sublease Rentals	$0.30	$0.30	$0.30

Operating_Leases_Future_Minimu

Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Current	$11,775,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years	11,746,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years	11,681,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years	10,890,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years	10,011,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter	35,971,000
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due	92,074,000
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]	'
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within One Year	-150,000
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Two Years	0
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Three Years	0
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Four Years	0
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, within Five Years	0
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions, Thereafter	0
Future Minimum Sublease Rentals, Sale Leaseback Transactions	-150,000
Future Minimum Lease Payments Net [Abstract]	'
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Current Net	11,625,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Two Years Net	11,746,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Three Years Net	11,681,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Four Years Net	10,890,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due In Five Years Net	10,011,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter Net	35,971,000
Operating Leases Future Minimum Payments Due Total	$91,924,000

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Narrative (Details)	Dec. 31, 2013
	subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Number of subsidiaries owned	8

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Schedule of Error Corrections and Prior Period Adjustments (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net cash provided by operating activities	$153,913,000	$150,122,000	$131,369,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,422,000	-47,101,000	-20,329,000
Parent [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	91,745,000	90,688,000	120,850,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Net cash used in investing activities	2,001,000	-28,303,000	-6,292,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	27,209,000	18,191,000	-10,483,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	-31,177,000	-18,860,000	-8,658,000
As Previously Reported [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	90,690,000	120,964,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	-23,737,000	-9,341,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	3,269,000	4,690,000
Net cash used in investing activities	'	-28,305,000	-6,406,000
As Previously Reported [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	29,087,000	-7,122,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	-11,188,000	-3,425,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	292,000	64,000
Net cash used in investing activities	'	-29,756,000	-12,019,000
Adjustment [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	-2,000	-114,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	1,000	114,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	1,000	0
Net cash used in investing activities	'	2,000	114,000
Adjustment [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	-10,896,000	-3,361,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	11,188,000	3,425,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	-292,000	-64,000
Net cash used in investing activities	'	10,896,000	3,361,000
As Revised [Member] | Parent [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	90,688,000	120,850,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	3,270,000	4,690,000
Net cash used in investing activities	'	-28,303,000	-6,292,000
As Revised [Member] | Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	'	18,191,000	-10,483,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	0	0
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	'	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	'	($18,860,000)	($8,658,000)

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Consolidating Statement of Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
REVENUES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Royalty fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$267,812,000	$261,680,000	$246,475,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,686,000	14,203,000	14,052,000
Procurement services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,668,000	17,962,000	18,111,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	407,633,000	389,678,000	354,152,000
Other Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,851,000	9,205,000	7,812,000
Total revenues	168,831,000	216,718,000	190,930,000	148,171,000	165,019,000	205,271,000	180,888,000	141,550,000	724,650,000	692,728,000	640,602,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	111,713,000	101,879,000	106,436,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	407,633,000	389,678,000	354,152,000
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	528,402,000	499,248,000	468,085,000
Operating income	41,142,000	63,228,000	54,739,000	37,139,000	38,026,000	62,374,000	55,334,000	37,746,000	196,248,000	193,480,000	172,517,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	42,537,000	27,189,000	12,939,000
Total other income and expenses, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37,576,000	23,974,000	13,806,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	32,315,000	54,271,000	44,504,000	27,582,000	28,120,000	52,789,000	51,683,000	36,914,000	158,672,000	169,506,000	158,711,000
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	45,322,000	48,228,000	47,878,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	23,377,000	38,573,000	31,624,000	19,776,000	20,639,000	42,637,000	34,236,000	23,766,000	113,350,000	121,278,000	110,833,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	66,000	143,000	183,000	-33,000	65,000	107,000	138,000	25,000	359,000	335,000	228,000
Net income	23,443,000	38,716,000	31,807,000	19,743,000	20,704,000	42,744,000	34,374,000	23,791,000	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
REVENUES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Royalty fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	243,272,000	236,269,000	220,676,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	17,432,000	13,727,000	13,439,000
Procurement services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,864,000	17,152,000	17,619,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	362,459,000	343,566,000	303,335,000
Other Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,834,000	8,363,000	6,341,000
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	651,861,000	619,077,000	561,410,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	128,966,000	130,709,000	107,552,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	377,884,000	350,573,000	315,245,000
Other items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	3,100,000	2,832,000	2,824,000
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	509,950,000	484,114,000	425,621,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	141,911,000	134,963,000	135,789,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	42,418,000	31,041,000	16,815,000
Equity In earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,362,000	-56,246,000	-30,695,000
Other Items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,406,000	-551,000	-789,000
Total other income and expenses, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-7,350,000	-25,756,000	-14,669,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	149,261,000	160,719,000	150,458,000
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	35,552,000	39,106,000	39,397,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
REVENUES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Royalty fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	112,215,000	97,881,000	104,898,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Procurement services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	350,134,000	335,869,000	330,372,000
Other Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	462,349,000	433,750,000	435,270,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	100,900,000	89,122,000	92,887,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	336,498,000	326,865,000	319,818,000
Other items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	5,087,000	3,852,000	3,789,000
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	442,485,000	419,839,000	416,494,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,864,000	13,911,000	18,776,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,000	0	-3,886,000
Equity In earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other Items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,532,000	-1,995,000	647,000
Total other income and expenses, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,419,000	-1,995,000	-3,239,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	21,283,000	15,906,000	22,015,000
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	8,897,000	6,769,000	7,888,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,386,000	9,137,000	14,127,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	359,000	335,000	228,000
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,745,000	9,472,000	14,355,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
REVENUES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Royalty fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	43,967,000	54,420,000	32,749,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,254,000	476,000	613,000
Procurement services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	804,000	810,000	492,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,327,000	19,900,000	18,592,000
Other Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,017,000	842,000	1,471,000
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	66,369,000	76,448,000	53,917,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	13,489,000	8,938,000	17,845,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	17,538,000	18,036,000	17,236,000
Other items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	869,000	1,007,000	884,000
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,896,000	27,981,000	35,965,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34,473,000	48,467,000	17,952,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	6,000	9,000	10,000
Equity In earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other Items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,023,000	-669,000	1,009,000
Total other income and expenses, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,017,000	-660,000	1,019,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	35,490,000	49,127,000	16,933,000
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	873,000	2,353,000	593,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34,617,000	46,774,000	16,340,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34,617,000	46,774,000	16,340,000
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
REVENUES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Royalty fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-131,642,000	-126,890,000	-111,848,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Procurement services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-324,287,000	-309,657,000	-298,147,000
Other Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-455,929,000	-436,547,000	-409,995,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-131,642,000	-126,890,000	-111,848,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-324,287,000	-305,796,000	-298,147,000
Other items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-455,929,000	-432,686,000	-409,995,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-3,861,000	0
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	-3,861,000	0
Equity In earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	47,362,000	56,246,000	30,695,000
Other Items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total other income and expenses, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	47,362,000	52,385,000	30,695,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,362,000	-56,246,000	-30,695,000
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,362,000	-56,246,000	-30,695,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,362,000	-56,246,000	-30,695,000
Consolidated [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
REVENUES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Royalty fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	267,812,000	261,680,000	246,475,000
Initial franchise and relicensing fees	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	18,686,000	14,203,000	14,052,000
Procurement services	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	20,668,000	17,962,000	18,111,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	407,633,000	389,678,000	354,152,000
Other Revenue, Net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,851,000	9,205,000	7,812,000
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	724,650,000	692,728,000	640,602,000
OPERATING EXPENSES:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Selling, general and administrative	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	111,713,000	101,879,000	106,436,000
Marketing and reservation	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	407,633,000	389,678,000	354,152,000
Other items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,056,000	7,691,000	7,497,000
Total operating expenses	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	528,402,000	499,248,000	468,085,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	196,248,000	193,480,000	172,517,000
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES, NET:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Interest expense	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	42,537,000	27,189,000	12,939,000
Equity In earnings of consolidated subsidiaries	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Other Items, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-4,961,000	-3,215,000	867,000
Total other income and expenses, net	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	37,576,000	23,974,000	13,806,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	158,672,000	169,506,000	158,711,000
Income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	45,322,000	48,228,000	47,878,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,350,000	121,278,000	110,833,000
Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	359,000	335,000	228,000
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$113,709,000	$121,613,000	$111,061,000

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Condensed Consolidating Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net income	$23,443,000	$38,716,000	$31,807,000	$19,743,000	$20,704,000	$42,744,000	$34,374,000	$23,791,000	$113,709,000	$121,613,000	$111,061,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	862,000	862,000	862,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,863,000	237,000	615,000
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	80,000	0
Settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	1,406,000	0
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	-1,086,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,001,000	2,585,000	391,000
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	111,708,000	124,198,000	111,452,000
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	862,000	862,000	862,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,863,000	237,000	615,000
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	80,000	'
Settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,406,000	'
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,086,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,001,000	2,585,000	391,000
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	111,708,000	124,198,000	111,452,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,745,000	9,472,000	14,355,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	5,000	248,000
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	80,000	'
Settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,406,000	'
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,086,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	1,491,000	-838,000
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,745,000	10,963,000	13,517,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	34,617,000	46,774,000	16,340,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,863,000	224,000	-1,604,000
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'
Settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	'
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,863,000	224,000	-1,604,000
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	31,754,000	46,998,000	14,736,000
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-47,362,000	-56,246,000	-30,695,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,863,000	-229,000	1,356,000
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-80,000	'
Settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,406,000	'
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,086,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,863,000	-1,715,000	2,442,000
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-44,499,000	-57,961,000	-28,253,000
Consolidated [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Amortization of loss on cash flow hedge	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	862,000	862,000	862,000
Foreign currency translation adjustment	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,863,000	237,000	615,000
Amortization of pension related costs, net of tax:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Actuarial loss	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	80,000	'
Settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	1,406,000	'
Actuarial pension loss, net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-1,086,000
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,001,000	2,585,000	391,000
Comprehensive income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$111,708,000	$124,198,000	$111,452,000

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ6

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Consolidating Balance Sheet (Details) (USD $)	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$167,795,000	$134,177,000	$107,057,000	$91,259,000
Receivables	82,385,000	79,999,000	'	'
Total current assets	306,974,000	282,730,000	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	67,852,000	51,651,000	'	'
Goodwill	65,813,000	65,813,000	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	9,953,000	13,473,000	'	'
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	5,844,000	29,467,000	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	15,950,000	12,755,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-5,149,000	-10,864,000	'	'
Other assets	84,036,000	76,013,000	'	'
Total assets	556,422,000	531,902,000	468,360,000	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	41,663,000	38,714,000	'	'
Accrued expenses	56,625,000	55,552,000	'	'
Deferred revenue	61,188,000	71,154,000	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	10,088,000	8,195,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	2,492,000	2,522,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	174,338,000	176,137,000	'	'
Total long-term debt	783,471,000	847,150,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	22,527,000	20,399,000	'	'
Other liabilities	23,808,000	15,990,000	'	'
Total liabilities	1,009,293,000	1,070,540,000	'	'
Total shareholders' deficit	-452,871,000	-538,638,000	-16,221,000	-49,396,000
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	556,422,000	531,902,000	'	'
Parent [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	9,785,000	8,420,000	23,370,000	4,849,000
Receivables	72,219,000	70,011,000	'	'
Other current assets	26,395,000	44,899,000	'	'
Total current assets	108,399,000	123,330,000	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	11,087,000	11,307,000	'	'
Goodwill	60,620,000	60,620,000	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	6,553,000	8,669,000	'	'
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	5,844,000	29,467,000	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	0	0	'	'
Investments in affiliates	376,712,000	331,416,000	'	'
Advances to affiliates	14,198,000	14,252,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other assets	22,212,000	32,085,000	'	'
Total assets	605,625,000	611,146,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	6,276,000	5,930,000	'	'
Accrued expenses	28,215,000	18,582,000	'	'
Deferred revenue	7,065,000	17,239,000	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	9,375,000	7,500,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	50,931,000	49,251,000	'	'
Total long-term debt	778,946,000	845,257,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	0	0	'	'
Advances from affiliates	206,931,000	226,917,000	'	'
Other liabilities	21,688,000	28,359,000	'	'
Total liabilities	1,058,496,000	1,149,784,000	'	'
Total shareholders' deficit	-452,871,000	-538,638,000	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	605,625,000	611,146,000	'	'
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	569,000	407,000	432,000	18,659,000
Receivables	1,475,000	1,920,000	'	'
Other current assets	34,987,000	23,495,000	'	'
Total current assets	37,031,000	25,822,000	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	55,963,000	39,298,000	'	'
Goodwill	5,193,000	5,193,000	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	2,096,000	2,715,000	'	'
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	0	0	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	15,950,000	12,755,000	'	'
Investments in affiliates	28,312,000	26,194,000	'	'
Advances to affiliates	189,833,000	206,770,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	10,710,000	10,367,000	'	'
Other assets	30,342,000	18,925,000	'	'
Total assets	375,430,000	348,039,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	30,778,000	28,525,000	'	'
Accrued expenses	26,503,000	34,576,000	'	'
Deferred revenue	53,414,000	53,081,000	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	702,000	675,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	2,492,000	2,522,000	'	'
Other current liabilities	7,401,000	2,047,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	121,290,000	121,426,000	'	'
Total long-term debt	4,507,000	1,845,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	22,520,000	20,390,000	'	'
Advances from affiliates	362,000	189,000	'	'
Other liabilities	18,216,000	9,216,000	'	'
Total liabilities	166,895,000	153,066,000	'	'
Total shareholders' deficit	208,535,000	194,973,000	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	375,430,000	348,039,000	'	'
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	157,441,000	125,350,000	83,255,000	67,751,000
Receivables	8,691,000	8,068,000	'	'
Other current assets	752,000	3,528,000	'	'
Total current assets	166,884,000	136,946,000	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	802,000	1,046,000	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	1,304,000	2,089,000	'	'
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	0	0	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	0	0	'	'
Investments in affiliates	0	0	'	'
Advances to affiliates	10,896,000	13,479,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	871,000	599,000	'	'
Other assets	31,482,000	25,003,000	'	'
Total assets	212,239,000	179,162,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	4,609,000	4,259,000	'	'
Accrued expenses	1,907,000	2,394,000	'	'
Deferred revenue	709,000	834,000	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	11,000	20,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	221,000	1,321,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	7,457,000	8,828,000	'	'
Total long-term debt	18,000	48,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	7,000	9,000	'	'
Advances from affiliates	7,634,000	7,395,000	'	'
Other liabilities	634,000	245,000	'	'
Total liabilities	15,750,000	16,525,000	'	'
Total shareholders' deficit	196,489,000	162,637,000	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	212,239,000	179,162,000	'	'
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0	0
Receivables	0	0	'	'
Other current assets	-5,340,000	-3,368,000	'	'
Total current assets	-5,340,000	-3,368,000	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	0	0	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	0	0	'	'
Investments in affiliates	-405,024,000	-357,610,000	'	'
Advances to affiliates	-214,927,000	-234,501,000	'	'
Deferred income taxes	-11,581,000	-10,966,000	'	'
Other assets	0	0	'	'
Total assets	-636,872,000	-606,445,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Accrued expenses	0	0	'	'
Deferred revenue	0	0	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	-5,340,000	-3,368,000	'	'
Total current liabilities	-5,340,000	-3,368,000	'	'
Total long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	0	0	'	'
Advances from affiliates	-214,927,000	-234,501,000	'	'
Other liabilities	-11,581,000	-10,966,000	'	'
Total liabilities	-231,848,000	-248,835,000	'	'
Total shareholders' deficit	-405,024,000	-357,610,000	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	-636,872,000	-606,445,000	'	'
Consolidated [Member]	'	'	'	'
ASSETS	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	167,795,000	134,177,000	107,057,000	91,259,000
Receivables	82,385,000	79,999,000	'	'
Other current assets	56,794,000	68,554,000	'	'
Total current assets	306,974,000	282,730,000	'	'
Property and equipment, at cost, net	67,852,000	51,651,000	'	'
Goodwill	65,813,000	65,813,000	'	'
Franchise rights and other identifiable intangibles, net	9,953,000	13,473,000	'	'
Advances, marketing and reservation activities	5,844,000	29,467,000	'	'
Investments, employee benefit plans, at fair value	15,950,000	12,755,000	'	'
Investments in affiliates	0	0	'	'
Advances to affiliates	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other assets	84,036,000	76,013,000	'	'
Total assets	556,422,000	531,902,000	'	'
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ DEFICIT	'	'	'	'
Accounts payable	41,663,000	38,714,000	'	'
Accrued expenses	56,625,000	55,552,000	'	'
Deferred revenue	61,188,000	71,154,000	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	10,088,000	8,195,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	2,492,000	2,522,000	'	'
Other current liabilities	2,282,000	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	174,338,000	176,137,000	'	'
Total long-term debt	783,471,000	847,150,000	'	'
Deferred compensation & retirement plan obligations	22,527,000	20,399,000	'	'
Advances from affiliates	0	0	'	'
Other liabilities	28,957,000	26,854,000	'	'
Total liabilities	1,009,293,000	1,070,540,000	'	'
Total shareholders' deficit	-452,871,000	-538,638,000	'	'
Total liabilities and shareholders’ deficit	$556,422,000	$531,902,000	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ7

Condensed Consolidating Financial Statements Consolidating Statement Of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities	$153,913,000	$150,122,000	$131,369,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	-33,397,000	-15,443,000	-10,924,000
Equity method investments	-5,685,000	-20,285,000	-5,000,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Proceeds from sale of assets	243,000	0	1,654,000
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	-2,676,000	-1,697,000	-1,602,000
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	4,168,000	11,223,000	644,000
Other items, net	-728,000	-433,000	-564,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,422,000	-47,101,000	-20,329,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	-57,000,000	57,000,000	-200,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-8,204,000	-4,422,000	-297,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	3,360,000	543,500,000	75,000
Purchase of treasury stock	-3,965,000	-22,586,000	-53,617,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,460,000	1,559,000	1,227,000
Debt issuance costs	0	-4,759,000	-2,356,000
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	8,864,000	7,090,000	3,845,000
Dividends paid	-32,799,000	-654,092,000	-43,747,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-88,284,000	-76,710,000	-95,070,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	36,207,000	26,311,000	15,970,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-2,589,000	809,000	-172,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	134,177,000	107,057,000	91,259,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	167,795,000	134,177,000	107,057,000
Parent [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities	91,745,000	90,688,000	120,850,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	-5,167,000	-7,404,000	-2,839,000
Equity method investments	0	0	0
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Proceeds from sale of assets	'	'	1,654,000
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	0	0	0
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	0	0	0
Advances to and investments in affiliates	-1,000,000	0	'
Other items, net	-485,000	-433,000	-570,000
Net cash used in investing activities	2,001,000	-28,303,000	-6,292,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	-57,000,000	57,000,000	-200,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-7,500,000	-3,750,000	0
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	543,500,000	0
Purchase of treasury stock	-3,965,000	-22,586,000	-53,617,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	19,000	262,000	38,000
Debt issuance costs	'	-4,759,000	-2,356,000
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	8,864,000	7,090,000	3,845,000
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	0	0	'
Dividends paid	-32,799,000	-654,092,000	-43,747,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-92,381,000	-77,335,000	-96,037,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,365,000	-14,950,000	18,521,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	8,420,000	23,370,000	4,849,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	9,785,000	8,420,000	23,370,000
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities	27,209,000	18,191,000	-10,483,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	-27,984,000	-7,800,000	-7,690,000
Equity method investments	-2,401,000	0	0
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	'	'	0
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	-2,676,000	-1,697,000	-1,602,000
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	4,168,000	11,223,000	644,000
Advances to and investments in affiliates	-2,284,000	-20,586,000	'
Other items, net	0	0	-10,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-31,177,000	-18,860,000	-8,658,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	-671,000	-653,000	-275,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	3,360,000	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,441,000	1,297,000	1,189,000
Debt issuance costs	'	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	0	0	'
Dividends paid	0	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	4,130,000	644,000	914,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	162,000	-25,000	-18,227,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	407,000	432,000	18,659,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	569,000	407,000	432,000
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities	36,529,000	41,243,000	21,002,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	-246,000	-239,000	-395,000
Equity method investments	-3,284,000	-20,285,000	-5,000,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	'	'	0
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	0	0	0
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	0	0	0
Advances to and investments in affiliates	0	0	'
Other items, net	0	0	16,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-3,530,000	-20,524,000	-5,379,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	-33,000	-19,000	-22,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	0	75,000
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	'	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	3,284,000	20,586,000	'
Dividends paid	-1,570,000	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	1,681,000	20,567,000	53,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	34,680,000	41,286,000	15,676,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-2,589,000	809,000	-172,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	125,350,000	83,255,000	67,751,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	157,441,000	125,350,000	83,255,000
Eliminations [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities	-1,570,000	0	0
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	0	0	0
Equity method investments	0	0	0
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	0	0	0
Proceeds from sale of assets	'	'	0
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	0	0	0
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	0	0	0
Advances to and investments in affiliates	3,284,000	20,586,000	'
Other items, net	0	0	0
Net cash used in investing activities	3,284,000	20,586,000	0
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	0	0	0
Principal payments on long-term debt	0	0	0
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	0	0	0
Purchase of treasury stock	0	0	0
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	0	0	0
Debt issuance costs	'	0	0
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	0	0	0
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	-3,284,000	-20,586,000	'
Dividends paid	1,570,000	0	0
Net cash used in financing activities	-1,714,000	-20,586,000	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0	0
Consolidated [Member]	'	'	'
Net cash provided by (used in) by operating activities	153,913,000	150,122,000	131,369,000
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Investment in property and equipment	-33,397,000	-15,443,000	-10,924,000
Equity method investments	-5,685,000	-20,285,000	-5,000,000
Issuance of mezzanine and other notes receivable	-1,095,000	-23,736,000	-9,227,000
Collections of mezzanine and other notes receivable	9,748,000	3,270,000	4,690,000
Proceeds from sale of assets	'	'	1,654,000
Purchases of investments, employee benefit plans	-2,676,000	-1,697,000	-1,602,000
Proceeds from sales of investments, employee benefit plans	4,168,000	11,223,000	644,000
Advances to and investments in affiliates	0	0	'
Other items, net	-485,000	-433,000	-564,000
Net cash used in investing activities	-29,422,000	-47,101,000	-20,329,000
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES	'	'	'
Net borrowings (repayments) pursuant to revolving credit facilities	-57,000,000	57,000,000	-200,000
Principal payments on long-term debt	-8,204,000	-4,422,000	-297,000
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt	3,360,000	543,500,000	75,000
Purchase of treasury stock	-3,965,000	-22,586,000	-53,617,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	1,460,000	1,559,000	1,227,000
Debt issuance costs	'	-4,759,000	-2,356,000
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	8,864,000	7,090,000	3,845,000
Proceeds from contributions from affiliates	0	0	'
Dividends paid	-32,799,000	-654,092,000	-43,747,000
Net cash used in financing activities	-88,284,000	-76,710,000	-95,070,000
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	36,207,000	26,311,000	15,970,000
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-2,589,000	809,000	-172,000
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	134,177,000	107,057,000	91,259,000
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	$167,795,000	$134,177,000	$107,057,000

Reportable_Segment_Information2

Reportable Segment Information Schedule Of Financial Information For Company's Franchising Segment (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
	brand								segments
									brand
Number of brands	11	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	11	'	'
Number of reportable segments	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2	'	'
Total revenues	$168,831,000	$216,718,000	$190,930,000	$148,171,000	$165,019,000	$205,271,000	$180,888,000	$141,550,000	$724,650,000	$692,728,000	$640,602,000
Operating income	41,142,000	63,228,000	54,739,000	37,139,000	38,026,000	62,374,000	55,334,000	37,746,000	196,248,000	193,480,000	172,517,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	9,056,000	7,691,000	7,497,000
Income (loss) before income taxes	32,315,000	54,271,000	44,504,000	27,582,000	28,120,000	52,789,000	51,683,000	36,914,000	158,672,000	169,506,000	158,711,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,397,000	15,443,000	10,924,000
Total assets	556,422,000	'	'	'	531,902,000	'	'	'	556,422,000	531,902,000	468,360,000
Equity method investments	32,257,000	'	'	'	27,453,000	'	'	'	32,257,000	27,453,000	'
Foreign Operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	57,300,000	55,600,000	54,800,000
Long-lived assets	8,600,000	'	'	'	8,200,000	'	'	'	8,600,000	8,200,000	9,100,000
Franchising [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	724,617,000	692,728,000	640,602,000
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	248,253,000	236,013,000	214,750,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	22,295,000	20,111,000	18,554,000
Income (loss) before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	248,887,000	236,225,000	213,253,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	12,079,000	13,998,000	9,553,000
Total assets	300,292,000	'	'	'	322,434,000	'	'	'	300,292,000	322,434,000	280,414,000
SkyTouch Technology [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	33,000	0	0
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,994,000	-3,370,000	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	398,000	10,000	0
Income (loss) before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-9,994,000	-3,370,000	0
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,295,000	107,000	0
Total assets	2,303,000	'	'	'	101,000	'	'	'	2,303,000	101,000	0
Corporate & Other [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-42,011,000	-39,163,000	-42,233,000
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	2,378,000	2,102,000	2,262,000
Income (loss) before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-80,221,000	-63,349,000	-54,542,000
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	19,023,000	1,338,000	1,371,000
Total assets	253,827,000	'	'	'	209,367,000	'	'	'	253,827,000	209,367,000	187,946,000
Elimination Adjustments [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Operating income	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Depreciation and amortization	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-16,015,000	-14,532,000	-13,319,000
Income (loss) before income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Capital expenditures	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	0	0	0
Total assets	0	'	'	'	0	'	'	'	0	0	0
Assets, Total [Member] | Franchising [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Equity method investments	$32,300,000	'	'	'	$27,500,000	'	'	'	$32,300,000	$27,500,000	$4,300,000

Related_Party_Transactions_Det

Related Party Transactions (Details) (USD $)

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2013

Aug. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Sunburst [Member]

Sunburst [Member]

Sunburst [Member]

Sunburst [Member]

Sunburst [Member]

LPC [Member]

LPC [Member]

LPC [Member]

Affiliated Entity [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Concord 46th NYC LLC [Member]

Lease Agreements [Member]

Lease Agreements [Member]

Lease Agreements [Member]

Lease Agreements [Member]

Lease Agreement Amendment [Member]

Lease Agreement Amendment [Member]

Hotels

Franchise Fees [Member]

Franchise Fees [Member]

Franchise Fees [Member]

Operating Lease [Member]

Operating Lease [Member]

Operating Lease [Member]

Contribution to non-profit entity [Member]

Aircraft sublease rental income [Member]

Reimbursement of Taxes [Member]

Designated Employee's Services [Member]

Designated Employee's Services [Member]

Designated Employee's Services [Member]

Pre hotel construction completion [Member]

Pre hotel construction completion [Member]

Post hotel construction completion [Member] [Member]

Post hotel construction completion [Member] [Member]

Note due in 2013 [Member]

Note due on fifth anniversary of promissory note [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Family Member(s) of Largest Shareholder [Member]

Quarterly [Member]

Monthly [Member]

Leased space provided free of charge [Member]

Leased office space [Member]

Sublease rental income [Member]

Leased space provided free of charge [Member]

Leased space provided free of charge [Member]

sqft

sqft

sqft

Related Party Transaction [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Number Of Hotels Operated By Related Party

11

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction Leased Square Footage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

1,950

2,200

'

2,154

'

Lease Expiration Date

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'2013

'

'

'2016

'

Related Party Transaction Sublease Notice Period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'90 days

'

'

'

Lease Term in Years

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction Annual Lease Payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$72,000

$90,000

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction Annual Lease Payments Extension

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

84,000

Related Party Service Agreement, Utilization Threshold of Designated Employee's Services

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Service Agreement, Reimbursement Percentage for Designated Employee's Services Rendered

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

50.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Other Revenues from Transactions with Related Party

'

'

2,600,000

2,600,000

4,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

0

'

37,000

200,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

15,000

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Due from (to) Related Party

200,000

200,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

19,500,000

'

'

'

'

9,500,000

10,000,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Expenses from Transactions with Related Party

'

'

'

'

'

300,000

300,000

500,000

100,000

'

'

50,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Related Party Transaction, Note Receivable Term

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'5 years

'

'

'

'

'

'

Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

6.00%

'

8.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Promissory note, frequency of interest payments

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'quarterly

'

'monthly

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Proceeds from (Repayments of) Related Party Debt

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,500,000

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Percentage of membership interest pledged as collateral on promissory note

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

100.00%

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Joint venture, purchase price following default

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$1

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Termination_Charges_Details

Termination Charges (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Termination charges	$1,700,000	$2,900,000	$6,600,000
Termination benefits remitted by company	1,100,000	700,000	1,100,000
Termination benefits expected to be paid within next 12 months	582,000	3,099,000	'
2012 [Member]	'	'	'
Termination benefits paid for charges recorded in prior periods	2,200,000	'	'
2011 [Member]	'	'	'
Termination benefits paid for charges recorded in prior periods	700,000	4,000,000	'
One-time Termination Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve	600,000	'	'
Salary and Benefits Continuation [Member]	'	'	'
Termination charges	'	'	5,800,000
Salary and Benefits Continuation [Member] | 2012 [Member]	'	'	'
Termination benefits remaining to be paid	0	'	'
Salary and Benefits Continuation [Member] | 2011 [Member]	'	'	'
Termination benefits remaining to be paid	0	'	'
Special Termination Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Termination charges	'	'	800,000
Salary and Benefits Continuation AND Special Termination Benefits [Member]	'	'	'
Termination benefits included in liabilities	$600,000	'	'

Commitments_And_Contingencies_

Commitments And Contingencies (Details) (USD $)	Nov. 15, 2013	Oct. 09, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013
			Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]	Additional capital contributions [Member]	Construction Loans [Member]	Property Improvement Incentive [Member]
						Forgivable Notes Receivable [Member]
Bank Loan Issued to Business Associate, Partially Guaranteed by Parent	$46,200,000	$18,000,000	'	'	'	'
Bank Loan Issued to Business Associate, Percentage Guaranteed by Parent	25.00%	25.00%	'	'	'	'
Other Commitment	'	'	13,200,000	'	'	'
Commitment to Extend Financing to Franchisees	'	'	$7,900,000	$4,100,000	$3,300,000	$32,000,000

Discontinued_Operations_Detail

Discontinued Operations (Details) (USD $)

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2013

Sep. 30, 2013

Jun. 30, 2013

Mar. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2012

Jun. 30, 2012

Mar. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2013

Mar. 31, 2014

Discontinued operations [Member]

Discontinued operations [Member]

Discontinued operations [Member]

MainStay Suites [Member]

MainStay Suites [Member]

hotel

Subsequent event [Member]

hotel

Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Company-owned hotels, approved to be sold

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

Company-owned hotels

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3

'

Discontinued Operation, Consolidated Statements of Income Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$4,774,000

$4,573,000

$4,356,000

'

'

Total revenues

168,831,000

216,718,000

190,930,000

148,171,000

165,019,000

205,271,000

180,888,000

141,550,000

724,650,000

692,728,000

640,602,000

4,774,000

4,573,000

4,356,000

'

'

Hotel operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

3,678,000

3,505,000

3,466,000

'

'

Depreciation and amortization

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

9,582,000

8,226,000

8,024,000

526,000

535,000

527,000

'

'

Total operating expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

528,402,000

499,248,000

468,085,000

4,204,000

4,040,000

3,993,000

'

'

Income from discontinued operations before income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

570,000

533,000

363,000

'

'

Income taxes

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

45,322,000

48,228,000

47,878,000

211,000

198,000

135,000

'

'

Income from discontinued operations, net of income taxes

66,000

143,000

183,000

-33,000

65,000

107,000

138,000

25,000

359,000

335,000

228,000

359,000

335,000

228,000

'

'

Discontinued Operation, Balance Sheets Disclosures [Abstract]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Cash

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

550,000

387,000

'

'

'

Receivables, net

82,385,000

'

'

'

79,999,000

'

'

'

82,385,000

79,999,000

'

106,000

206,000

'

'

'

Other current assets

29,710,000

'

'

'

36,669,000

'

'

'

29,710,000

36,669,000

'

223,000

192,000

'

'

'

Income taxes receivable

0

'

'

'

2,201,000

'

'

'

0

2,201,000

'

20,000

0

'

'

'

Total current assets

306,974,000

'

'

'

282,730,000

'

'

'

306,974,000

282,730,000

'

899,000

785,000

'

'

'

Property and equipment, at cost, net

67,852,000

'

'

'

51,651,000

'

'

'

67,852,000

51,651,000

'

8,816,000

9,220,000

'

'

'

Total assets

556,422,000

'

'

'

531,902,000

'

'

'

556,422,000

531,902,000

468,360,000

9,715,000

10,005,000

'

'

'

Accounts payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

425,000

403,000

'

'

'

Accrued expenses

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

10,000

10,000

'

'

'

Income taxes payable

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

0

0

'

'

'

Total liabilities

1,009,293,000

'

'

'

1,070,540,000

'

'

'

1,009,293,000

1,070,540,000

'

435,000

413,000

'

'

'

Net assets of discontinued operations

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$9,280,000

$9,592,000

'

'

'

Selected_Quarterly_Financial_D2

Selected Quarterly Financial Data - (Unaudited) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2013	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Total revenues	$168,831,000	$216,718,000	$190,930,000	$148,171,000	$165,019,000	$205,271,000	$180,888,000	$141,550,000	$724,650,000	$692,728,000	$640,602,000
Operating income	41,142,000	63,228,000	54,739,000	37,139,000	38,026,000	62,374,000	55,334,000	37,746,000	196,248,000	193,480,000	172,517,000
Income from continuing operations before income taxes	32,315,000	54,271,000	44,504,000	27,582,000	28,120,000	52,789,000	51,683,000	36,914,000	158,672,000	169,506,000	158,711,000
Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes	23,377,000	38,573,000	31,624,000	19,776,000	20,639,000	42,637,000	34,236,000	23,766,000	113,350,000	121,278,000	110,833,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	66,000	143,000	183,000	-33,000	65,000	107,000	138,000	25,000	359,000	335,000	228,000
Net income	23,443,000	38,716,000	31,807,000	19,743,000	20,704,000	42,744,000	34,374,000	23,791,000	113,709,000	121,613,000	111,061,000
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.94	$2.09	$1.87
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$1.93	$2.09	$1.87
Tax benefit related to change in estimate, foreign operations	'	'	'	'	'	-4,500,000	'	'	1,914,000	2,345,000	1,712,000
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	-2,162,000	0
Supplemental Employee Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit [Member] | Corporate [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Loss on settlement of pension plan	'	'	'	'	-1,800,000	'	'	'	'	'	'
Continuing operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.40	$0.66	$0.54	$0.34	$0.36	$0.74	$0.59	$0.41	$1.94	$2.09	$1.86
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0.40	$0.65	$0.54	$0.34	$0.35	$0.73	$0.59	$0.41	$1.92	$2.08	$1.86
Discontinued operations [Member]	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Total revenues	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	4,774,000	4,573,000	4,356,000
Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	$359,000	$335,000	$228,000
Basic earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01
Diluted earnings per share:	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'	'
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$0	$0.01	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0	$0.01	$0.01	$0.01

Subsequent_Events_Details

Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended			0 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011	Apr. 18, 2014	Apr. 04, 2014	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 11, 2014
				Forecast [Member]	Forecast [Member]	Subsequent event [Member]	Subsequent event [Member]
Proceeds from sale of assets	$243,000	$0	$1,654,000	'	'	'	$4,600,000
Dividends payable, date declared	'	'	'	'	'	28-Feb-14	'
Common stock, dividends declared (in dollars per share)	'	'	'	'	'	$0.19	'
Dividends payable, date to be paid	'	'	'	18-Apr-14	'	'	'
Dividends payable, date of record	'	'	'	'	4-Apr-14	'	'

Schedule_IIValuation_And_Quali1

Schedule II-Valuation And Qualifying Accounts (Details) (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Allowance for Trade Receivables [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	$11,658,000	$10,771,000	$9,893,000
Additions/Charges to Profit & Loss	4,708,000	4,787,000	4,884,000
Recoveries/Write offs	-4,179,000	-3,900,000	-4,006,000
Balance at End of Period	12,187,000	11,658,000	10,771,000
Allowance for Notes Receivable [Member]	'	'	'
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'
Balance at Beginning of Period	10,550,000	9,228,000	10,026,000
Additions/Charges to Profit & Loss	1,668,000	1,735,000	982,000
Recoveries/Write offs	-672,000	-413,000	-1,780,000
Balance at End of Period	$11,546,000	$10,550,000	$9,228,000