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Practical Rent A Car
4780 I-55 N., # 300
Jackson, MS 39211
800#: (800) 424-7722
Tel: (601) 713-4333
Fax: (601) 713-4330
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.usave.net
Contact: Mr. Jay Mitchell, National Sales Director
Recruit, train and develop operators in the car rental industry as independently owned operations. National insurance program by A+ rated company, automated and voice reservation systems. Centralized purchasing, on-going support, newsletters and training.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1989
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 134
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 134
Distribution:
U.S. -- 134;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 34 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 20 in WA, 14 in PA, 10 in OK
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, Hotel
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $10-25K
Total Investment: $25-100K
Average Total Investment: $62.5K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees:
-Franchise: $2.5-100K
-Average Franchise Fee: $51.3K
-Royalty: Flat/Car
-Advertising: 0%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 8
On-Going Support: a,B,C,d,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 4.5 Days Headquarters.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: All Countries
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