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U-Save Car & Truck Rental
U-SAVE has over 194 locations throughout the country and is one of the nation's largest franchise car rental companies. Having primarily serviced the local market for the past 30 years, current expansion plans call for the opening of airport locations in the top 30 markets across the country. U-Save now services 33 airport markets in 14 different states, in addition to 11 international airport locations.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1979
Franchising Since:
1979
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
195
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
195
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
175
89.7%
In 33 States
Canada:
5
2.6%
In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:
15
7.7%
In 10 Foreign Countries
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Total:
195
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. South Carolina
16
2. Ohio
12
3. Mississippi
10
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$300K
Cash Investment:
$60-100K
Total Investment:
$60-681.3K
Average Total Investment:
$371K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$20K+
Average Franchise Fee:
$20K
On-Going Royalty:
3-6%
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
1-2%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 2 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
1,500-2,000
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Other Businesses
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
50
Site Selection Assistance?
No
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
Yes, Indirect
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits
