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Rent-A-Wreck

Auto rentals & leasing

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Rent-A-Wreck Franchises?

Total Investment: $36,600-$211,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $8,000-$26,000
Royalty Fee: $30/car/mo.
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Rent-A-Wreck

Rent-A-Wreck
10324 S. Dolfield Rd.
Owings Mills, MD
21117

Phone: (410)581-5755
Fax: (410)581-1566

Website: Visit Website

Rent-A-Wreck News

Canadian Car Rental Franchise Heading To Jamaica
There will be four new Rent-A-Wreck/PractiCar brand units opening up in Canada in the near future as well as a deal with two Jamaican airports in Montego Bay and Kingston. The Jamaican project will see the company introduce their U-Save brand to the island giving consumers a new choice in car rental... more

Rent-a-wreck Of Oneonta Celebrates Twenty Year Anniversary
Scott Davis, owner and operator of Rent-A-Wreck of Oneonta the convenient and cost-saving neighborhood car rental company, is celebrating his 20 th year of success this month. Since joining the Rent-A-Wreck system, the Oneonta fleet has grown from only 5 vehicles to a 50-strong fleet of brand new... more

Rent-a-wreck Of Havre Celebrates Twenty Fifth Year Anniversary
Robert and Karin Breum, owners and operators of Rent-A-Wreck of Havre the convenient and cost-saving neighborhood car rental company, are celebrating their 25 th year of success this month. Since joining the Rent-A-Wreck system, the Havre fleet has evolved from older cars to much newer and well m... more

Rent-a-wreck Of America Releases Statement On Rent-a-wreck Of Canada
In response to the recent news that Rent-A-Wreck of Canada has entered into a share exchange agreement with U-Save Auto Rental of North America, Rent-A-Wreck of America has issued the following statement. Since 1976, Rent-A-Wreck of Canada has operated a vehicle rental company in the Canadian Pro... more

Rent-a-wreck Of Philadelphia Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary
Fred Wolfson, owner and operator of Rent-A-Wreck of Philadelphia, one of two convenient and cost-saving Rent-A-Wreck car rental companies in Philadelphia, is celebrating his 10th year of success this month. Since joining the Rent-A-Wreck system, the Philadelphia fleet has grown to include a varie... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Rent-A-Wreck open? 1970
When did Rent-A-Wreck start Franchising? 1977

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 302 0 0 0
2004 350 0 26 0
2003 398 0 24 0
2002 417 0 22 0
2001 491 0 26 0

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee Yes No
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Third Party Financing Source(s): AFC, Manheim Auto Financing

Training & Support

Training
At counter classes, marketing seminar, and through newsletter
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Listing Tags

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COMPANY INFORMATION

Rent-A-Wreck
10324 S. Dolfield Rd.
Owings Mills, MD
21117

Phone: (410)581-5755
Fax: (410)581-1566

Website: Visit Website

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