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Dollar Rent A Car

DOLLAR RENT A CAR operates and licenses others to operate daily car rental operations. Established over 30 years ago, DOLLAR RENT A CAR now serves the worldwide car rental market.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1965

Franchising Since:

1966

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	434	74.4%
Company-Owned Units:	149	25.6%
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Total Operating Units:	583	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	86	23.1%	In 48 States
Canada:	36	9.7%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	250	67.2%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	372	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	0
2. Florida	0
3. Texas	0

Registered in Following Registration States:

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$100K-2MM
Total Investment:	$713K-8.4MM
Average Total Investment:	$4556K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$12.5K+
Average Franchise Fee:	$12K
On-Going Royalty:	8%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	Included

Average Number of Employees:

Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,000+

Preferred Sites:

Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	400
Site Selection Assistance?	No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	No
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	At Additional Cost
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Headquarters Orientation	3 Days
2. On-Site Field Training	2 Weeks
3. Automation	1 Week

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	5
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	DOLLAR is racial and gender neutral in its franchise development.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, Not FL,MA,VT,NH,NV,AR,UT,MT
Canada:	Yes, 2 Master Fran.
Overseas:	Yes, Australia, China, Southeast Asia

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: