Budget Rent A Car charges a royalty fee of 7.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Budget Rent A Car franchise is approximately 7.5% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 0.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $42/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Budget Rent A Car has been involved in 15 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 6 pending cases. There is at least one class action lawsuit pending.

No, the Budget Rent A Car franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Budget Rent A Car offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales rights are shared between the franchisor and franchisee.

Budget Rent A Car currently operates 1,371 locations (2025 FDD) (174 franchised, 1,197 company-owned). The system contracted by 0.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is 1.4%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Budget Rent A Car is 1.7% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Budget Rent A Car does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Budget Rent A Car is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 999 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 5005 years.

Budget Rent A Car's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 5 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Budget Rent A Car's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation. The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Yes, Budget Rent A Car provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.