Business Description

WHEELCHAIR GETAWAYS rents wheelchair-accessible vans to wheelchair users by the day, week, month or year. We receive referrals from the major car rental companies and travel agencies. We are the leader in our field and encourage any and all applicants. We will train and continue to support you in every aspect of ownership and management. Affordable, accessible transportation is becoming a necessity as a result of the Americans With Disabilities Act.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1988

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	47	97.9%
Company-Owned Units:	1	2.1%
Total Operating Units:	48	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 48 100% In 43 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 48 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. California	2
2. Florida	5
3. New York	3

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Virginia, Washington, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$75K
Cash Investment:	$38-100K
Total Investment:	$38-100K
Average Total Investment:	$69K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$17.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$18K
On-Going Royalty:	$550/Van/Yr.
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	$550/Van/Yr

Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Regional Mall, Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	5
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	3
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
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:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Not Applicable
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Corporate Headquarters or at Franchisee Site	1 Day
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, IL,WI,SC,TX,AL,OR,Northwest Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Wheelchair Getaways.