How much does a Budget Rent A Car System Inc. 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 Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise owners make?

Budget Rent A Car System Inc. 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 Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Budget Rent A Car System Inc. scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 16 legal matters. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.

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The real numbers on owning a Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise

Car Rental · 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

1,350

Closure signals

4 ceased, 1 terminated

Lawsuits

Is Budget Rent A Car System Inc. worth it? How it compares to 223 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	7.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $625,500	pricier than 85% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.3% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	16	more litigious than 98% of peers

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What their own earnings claim actually says

Budget makes no representations about franchisee financial performance or company/franchised outlet past 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)

Franchised outlets declined 13→177→174→173 (2023-2025). Limited new franchise development.

Legal history (Item 3)

16 matters disclosed.

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Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise — frequently asked

How much does a Budget Rent A Car System Inc. 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 Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise owners make?: Budget Rent A Car System Inc. 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 Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise failure rate?: Franchised outlets declined 13→177→174→173 (2023-2025). Limited new franchise development.
Is a Budget Rent A Car System Inc. franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Budget Rent A Car System Inc. scores F on disclosure honesty, carries about 7.5% of sales in ongoing fees, and discloses 16 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 Budget Rent A Car System Inc. or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.