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EagleRider Motorcycle Rental

Motorcycle, scooter, ATV & watercraft rentals & tours

Background

Founded: 1992 Franchising since: 1997
Harley-Davidson enthusiasts Chris McIntyre and Jeff Brown started EagleRider Motorcycle Rental in Newport Beach, California, in 1992. Using the marketing expertise they had gained working for companies like AT&T, McIntyre and Brown built a business that outfits its mostly baby boomer clientele with motorcycles and biker gear for day trips or week-long excursions.

EagleRider centers are located in major cities across the United States, renting motorcycles, selling clothing and accessories, and offering guided tours.

11860 S. La Cienega Blvd.
Hawthorne, California 90250-3461
Phone:
(866)508-4412/ (310)536-6777


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 40 employee(s); 6 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2009 61 2 8 9
2008 46 0 2 9
2007 33 0 2 6
2006 32 0 2 5
2005 27 0 3 5

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Africa, Asia, Australia/new zealand, Canada, Central america, Eastern europe, Middle east, Mexico, South america, Western europe

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 2-10 mile radius depending on fran. type/market

Special Programs
EagleRider supports Children’s Hospital of Orange County and the Muscular Dystrophy Association by participating in the annual Love Ride and. The company also does toy runs for needy children.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $100K-500K
Franchise fee: $15K/30K
Ongoing royalty fee: 10%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee Yes No
Startup Costs Yes No
Equipment Yes No
Inventory Yes No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $350K
Cash liquidity requirement: $100K
Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Must have understanding of travel industry

Operations
  • 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 6 days
  • At franchisee's location: 2 days

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Ad slicks
  • National media
  • Regional advertising

Other marketing support
  • International advertising & promotions

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#368 (2009); #379 (2008); #367 (2007); #395 (2006);