Wheelchair Getaways Franchise
Wheelchair-accessible rental vans
In 1921 the Pennsylvania-based Van Artsdalen Express was a successful freight company. By 1972, it had been restructured to operate school buses instead of trucks. While working for the company, J. Edward Van Artsdalen noticed that people using wheelchairs were some of the most poorly served individuals in the transportation market. Motivated by this discovery, Van Artsdalen founded Wheelchair Getaways Inc. in 1988. The company rents wheelchair-accessible vans to individuals and groups. The company began franchising in 1989 and was purchased by J. Stewart and Jean Gatewood in 1994. Wheelchair Getaways is now based in Versailles, Kentucky and owned by Richard Gatewood and Moon Ko.
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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees
How much does it cost to open a Wheelchair Getaways franchise?
Total Investment: $40,000-$112,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $17,500
Royalty Fee: $550/van/yr.
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Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K
How to contact Wheelchair Getaways
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Wheelchair Getaways Inc.
P.O. Box 605
Versailles,
KY
40383
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Phone: (859)873-4973
Toll Free: (800)536-5518
Fax: (859)873-8039
Website: Visit Website
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Wheelchair Getaways News
Educating The Consumer - Becoming A Vr Client
According to the National Health Interview Survey, only 37% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 79% of able-bodied individuals. Two federally funded studies found numerous contributing factors associated with the high unemployment rate among people with disabilities, including: lac... more
When Paratransit Is Not An Option
Service availability is particularly problematic in rural areas and small towns. According to the Community Transportation Association of America (CTAA), 40% of the country's transit dependent population, including seniors, persons with disabilities, and those with low incomes, live in rural are... more
"Visit Redlin Farms - Accessible Hunting, Fishing, And Lodging"
An estimated 1.7 million people with disabilities enjoy hunting and shooting sports in the United States every year, and with turkey season opening in April, many wheelchair users will be out in the wilderness taking pleasure in nature. However, with the inherent obstacles facing disabled hunters, i... more
Come See Us At Abilities Expo Ny Metro!
Wheelchair Getaways is gearing up for one of the year's biggest disability consumer tradeshows: Abilities Expo NY Metro. The Abilities Expo provides a forum for vendors and service providers of disability related products to showcase their products and services. Persons with disabilities, careg... more
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Franchise History
When did the first Wheelchair Getaways open? 1988
When did Wheelchair Getaways start franchising? 1989
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Expansion Plans
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,
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Training & Support
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Business Operations
Franchise can be run from home.
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Listing Tags
wheelchair van, handicapped van, used wheelchair vans, wheelchair and scooter accessible vans, conversion or wheelchair lift vans, temporarily disabled van rental, temporary disability interim vehicle, non-emergency medical transportation, disability vehicles
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COMPANY INFORMATION
Wheelchair Getaways Inc.
P.O. Box 605
Versailles,
KY
40383
Phone: (859)873-4973
Toll Free: (800)536-5518
Fax: (859)873-8039
Website: Visit Website
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