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Rent-A-Wreck Franchise

Auto rentals & leasing

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Rent-A-Wreck Franchises?

Total Cost: $36,600-$211,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $8,000 USD -$26,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: $30/car/mo.
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

Contact Information for Rent-A-Wreck

Rent-A-Wreck
10324 S. Dolfield Rd.
Owings Mills, MD
21117

Phone Number: (410)581-5755
Fax Number: (410)581-1566

Franchise Homepage:

Rent-A-Wreck In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Rent-A-Wreck begin operations? 1970
When did Rent-A-Wreck begin selling franchises? 1977

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 302 0 0 0
2004 350 0 26 0
2003 398 0 24 0
2002 417 0 22 0
2001 491 0 26 0

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee Yes No
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

3rd Party Financing Available? Financing Source(s): AFC, Manheim Auto Financing

Training & Support

Training
At counter classes, marketing seminar, and through newsletter
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

International franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Jason Rager's Inside Information

Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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