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Discount Car & Truck Rentals

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Discount Car & Truck Rentals
720 Arrow Rd.
North York, ON M9M 2M1 CANADA
800#: (800) 263-2355
Tel: (416) 744-0123
Fax: (416) 744-0624
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.discountcar.com
Contact: Mr. John Stanaitis, Dir. Franchise Operations


DISCOUNT CAR & TRUCK RENTALS offer a unique approach to the rental business. We specialize in the replacement car market with a flair for leisure business.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1980
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 180
Company-Owned Units: 23
Total Units: 203

Distribution:
U.S. -- 23; Canada -- 170; International -- 10
-North America -- Operations in 2 States, 10 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 86 in ON, 36 in PQ, 12 in AZ

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500 SF; FS, SF, SC (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $150-250K
Total Investment: $150-250K
Average Total Investment: $200.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees:
-Franchise: $Varies
-Royalty: 6-8%
-Average Royalty: 7.0%
-Advertising: 0%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/10
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 40
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,f,G,h,i (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2-4 Weeks at North York, ON.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: U.K., Australia

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