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| Rent-A-Wreck 204-7710 5th Street SE Calgary, AB, T2H 2L9 Canada
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Business Description
Our success is based upon teaching our franchisees how to achieve their professional goals. Our reputation is based upon providing the lowest car and truck rental rates across Canada.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1976
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000
Preferred Sites: Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Our success is based upon teaching our franchisees how to achieve their professional goals. Our reputation is based upon providing the lowest car and truck rental rates across Canada.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1976
Franchising Since: 1976
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 59 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 59 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Alberta | 11 |
| 2. British Columbia | 16 |
| 3. Newfoundland And Labrador | 8 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Alberta
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $75K |
| Cash Investment: | $75K+ |
| Total Investment: | $Varies |
| Average Total Investment: | $-1K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $10-30K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $20K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 6% |
| Average Royalty: | 6% |
| Advertising Fee: | 4% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 1,000
Preferred Sites: Storefront
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
| General Business Experience: | 5 |
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 5 |
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
| 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? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
| Support and Training | |
| International Franchise Association: | No |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | Yes |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 9 |
| 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: | Not Applicable |
| 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: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
| Training: | |
| 1. Calgary, AB | 2 Weeks |
| Expansion Plans | |
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: | 21 |
U.S.: | No |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | No |