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Wheelchair Getaways
P. O. Box 605
Versailles, KY 40383-0605
800#: (800) 536-5518
Tel: (859) 873-4973
Fax: (859) 873-8039
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.wheelchairgetaways.com
Contact: Mr. Richard Gatewood, President
WHEELCHAIR GETAWAYS rents wheelchair-accessible vans to wheelchair users by the day, week, month or year. We receive referrals from the major car rental companies and travel agencies. We are the leader in our field and encourage any and all applicants. We will train and continue to support you in every aspect of ownership and management. Affordable, accessible transportation is becoming a necessity as a result of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 47
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 48
Distribution:
U.S. -- 48;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 43 States, Puerto Rico
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in FL, 3 in NY, 2 in CA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5
Franchisee Qualifications: 3, 5, 3, 3, 4, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,IL,IN,MD,MI,NY,VA,WA,DC (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 500 SF; FS, SF, RM, HB
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Encourage Conversion: No
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $38-100K
Total Investment: $38-100K
Average Total Investment: $69.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $75K
Fees:
-Franchise: $17.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $17.5K
-Royalty: $550/Van/Yr.
-Advertising: $550/Van/Yr
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: Yes(I)
Cooperative Advertising: NA
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 3
On-Going Support: E,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 1 Day Corporate Headquarters or at Franchisee Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: IL,WI,SC,TX,AL,OR,Northwest
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries
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