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Thrifty Car Rental (Canada)

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Thrifty Car Rental (Canada)
6050 Indian Line
Mississauga, ON L4V 1G5 CANADA
800#: (800) 667-5925 + 809
Tel: (905) 612-1881
Fax: (905) 612-1893
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.thrifty.com
Contact: Mr. Jack Forrester, Manager Franchise Sales


THRIFTY CAR RENTAL's high name awareness and consistent image of quality and reliable service have resulted in THRIFTY becoming one of North America's fastest-growing car rental companies. THRIFTY has over 1,200 locations in 60 countries worldwide, with approximately 145 locations in Canada. Represented at all major Canadian airport locations, also the largest off-airport car rental in the U. S. and the 5th largest in # of locations throughout North America. Full range of innovative support services.




Franchisor Background


Established: 1958
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 120
Company-Owned Units: 25
Total Units: 145

Distribution:
U.S. -- 560; Canada -- 145; International -- 500
-North America -- Operations in NR
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 3, 4, 3, 3
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: Varies SF; FS, SF, SC, RM, Dealership (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: Yes


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50-300K
Total Investment: $200-500K
Average Total Investment: $350.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees:
-Franchise: $15K+
-Average Franchise Fee: $15.0K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: 3%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association: CFA MEMBER
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 465
On-Going Support: B,C,D,e,F,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Week On-Site; 1 Week at Headquarters.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

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