U-Save Car & Truck Rental
At a Glance
Products & Services: Car & truck rentals
Number of Locations: 169
Total Investment: $73.01K - 744.6K
Founded: 1979
Began Franchising: 1979
Public Owned TSX:FSN
About U-Save Car & Truck Rental
U-Save Auto Rental of America Inc. was founded in 1979 and began franchising that same year. It is based in Jackson, Mississippi.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 146 | 4 | 19 | 0 |
| 2010 | 165 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| 2009 | 172 | 5 | 18 | 0 |
| 2008 | 193 | 2 | 13 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $73,010 - $744,600
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $250,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $10,000 - $250,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3-6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $300,000 - $500,000
Liquid Cash Available: $60,000 - $150,000
Operations
16.4% 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).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 business days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: National media,
Other marketing support: In-house marketing support
Franchise Ranking History
America's Top Global: #176 (2010),