Wheel Fun Rentals

Recreational rentals
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Franchise 500 2023
2023 Franchise 500 Rank
N/R Not ranked last year
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Initial investment
$46K - $230K
Units as of 2013
108 Decrease

Company Overview

Brian McInerney founded Wheel Fun Rentals in 1987 in order to bring the four-wheeled Italian surrey cycle to California. The Southern California-based company began franchising in 2000. Wheel Fun Rentals has multiple units in operation and has identified more than 1,000 potential locations nationwide. It offers its franchisees exclusive territories and has co-branding relationships with city and state parks.

About Wheel Fun Rentals

Industry Services (Other)
Related Categories Miscellaneous Services, Miscellaneous Recreation Businesses
Founded 1987
Leadership Al Stonehouse, CEO
Corporate Address 4526 Telephone Rd., #202
Ventura, CA 93003
Social Facebook

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2000 (23 years)
# of employees at HQ 8
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states:

This company is offering new franchisees in the following international regions:

# of Units 108 (as of 2013)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Wheel Fun Rentals franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$12,500 - $25,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$46,000 - $230,000
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$250,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$75,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
15% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
6%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
1%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing Wheel Fun Rentals has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: startup costs, equipment

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training Varies
Classroom Training 7 days
Ongoing Support
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 3-12
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022