Dollar Rent A Car Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Car rentals
Number of Locations: 584
Total Investment: $639.42K - 6.82M
Founded: 1965
Began Franchising: 1966
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 94 | 40 | 289 | 161 |
| 2009 | 105 | 39 | 290 | 149 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new units internationally.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $639,419 - $6,818,295
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $500,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $500,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000
Operations
90% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week.
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #158 (2010),
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