Business Description

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

Year Established:  1980

Franchising Since:  1984

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	180	88.7%
Company-Owned Units:	23	11.3%
Total Operating Units:	203	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 23 11.3% In 2 States Canada: 170 83.7% In 10 Canadian Provinces International: 10 4.9% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 203 99.9.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Quebec	36
2. Ontario	86
3. Arizona	12

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$250K
Cash Investment:	$150-250K
Total Investment:	$150-250K
Average Total Investment:	$200K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$Varies
Average Franchise Fee:	$-1K
On-Going Royalty:	6-8%
Average Royalty:	7%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 1,500

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

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:	3
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10/5/5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	Yes, for 1 Year(s)
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?	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:	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:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	At Additional Cost
Training:
1. North York, ON	2-4 Weeks
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, U.K., Australia	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Discount Car & Truck Rentals.