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| Bargain Buggies Rent A Car Systems 3140 N. Washington Blvd. Arlington, VA 22201 |
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Business Description
BARGAIN BUGGIES RENT-A-CAR SYSTEMS currently operates 6 company-owned stores and 15 franchises in the Washington metropolitan area. BARGAIN BUGGIES employs 19 permanent staff members with over 200 years combined experience, who manage a fleet ranging in size from 300 to 500 vehicles. BARGAIN BUGGIES plans to continue to expand Internet capabilities and implement new marketing strategies. All of this will take place while focusing on offering exceptional customer service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1970
Franchising Since: 1984
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Maryland, Virginia, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites: Hotel, Car Dealership
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
BARGAIN BUGGIES RENT-A-CAR SYSTEMS currently operates 6 company-owned stores and 15 franchises in the Washington metropolitan area. BARGAIN BUGGIES employs 19 permanent staff members with over 200 years combined experience, who manage a fleet ranging in size from 300 to 500 vehicles. BARGAIN BUGGIES plans to continue to expand Internet capabilities and implement new marketing strategies. All of this will take place while focusing on offering exceptional customer service.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1970
Franchising Since: 1984
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 12 | 66.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 6 | 33.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 18 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Virginia | 4 |
| 2. Maryland | 8 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Maryland, Virginia, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $150K |
| Cash Investment: | $25-75K |
| Total Investment: | $50-250K |
| Average Total Investment: | $150K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $5-25K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $15K |
| On-Going Royalty: | $25/Car/Mo. |
| Average Royalty: | -1% |
| Advertising Fee: | Adv. Fund |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites: Hotel, Car Dealership
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 2 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| 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: | 25 | ||||||||
| 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: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 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: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Corporate Headquarters | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. On-Site | 1 Week | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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