Business Description

Car and truck rental, both in airports and local markets.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1963

Franchising Since:  1963

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	380	97.9%
Company-Owned Units:	8	2.1%
Total Operating Units:	388	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 0 0% In 0 States Canada: 388 100% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 388 100.0%

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

Density

Units

Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$1MM
Cash Investment:	$100K
Total Investment:	$100K+
Average Total Investment:	$100K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20K
Average Franchise Fee:	$20K
On-Going Royalty:	7.5%
Average Royalty:	8%
Advertising Fee:	0%

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

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront

Other Sites: Dealership

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	5
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3
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?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	40
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	At Additional Cost
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Chicago, IL	3 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: No Canada: Yes, AB,SK,MB,ON,PQ Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Budget Rent A Car of Canada.