How much does a Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $625,500–$1,588,400, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise owners make?

Avis Rent A Car and Avis discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

Is a Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Avis Rent A Car and Avis scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 19 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise

Car Rental - Avis Rent A Car System · FDD 2024 · from public state filings

FDisclosure honesty

This franchisor discloses little to no earnings data (Item 19).

★☆☆☆☆ FranchiseValidate transparency rating: 1/5

Investment

$625,500–$1,588,400

Total fees

7.5% of sales

Outlets

2,012

Closure signals

1 ceased, 4 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Avis Rent A Car and Avis worth it? How it compares to 19 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7.5% of sales	lower than most (median 9%)
Startup cost	from $625,500	pricier than 70% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.4%)
Disclosed lawsuits	19	more litigious than 95% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Avis explicitly disclaims making any financial performance representations about franchisee earnings or company/franchised outlet performance.

Honesty grade F: the disclosed numbers are incomplete or framed to look better than an owner's real take-home.

Failure & turnover reality (Item 20)

2025: 1 ceased ops, 4 terminations, 15 transfers; retention rate ~97%

Legal history (Item 3)

19 matters disclosed.

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Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $625,500–$1,588,400, including a $50,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise owners make?: Avis Rent A Car and Avis discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise failure rate?: 2025: 1 ceased ops, 4 terminations, 15 transfers; retention rate ~97%
Is a Avis Rent A Car and Avis franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Avis Rent A Car and Avis scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 19 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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Source: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Avis Rent A Car and Avis or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.