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Rent-A-Wreck (Canada)

Our success is based upon teaching our franchisees how to achieve their professional goals. Our reputation is based upon providing the lowest car and truck rental rates across Canada.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1976

Franchising Since:

1977

CFA Member

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	58	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	58	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	0	0%	In 0 States
Canada:	58	100%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	58	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. British Columbia	16
2. Alberta	11
3. Newfoundland And Labrador	8

Registered in Following Registration States:

Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$75K+
Total Investment:	$80K-200K
Average Total Investment:	$140K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K-30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$23K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees:

3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

1,000

Preferred Sites:

Storefront

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	9
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Calgary, AB	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

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

Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	5
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	No
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

CFA Member

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: