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.

It's time to give yourself permission to build your days around what's important to you! You're in Control!
For more information, complete our FREE FRANCHISE ADVICE form!

Please Note: The operators of Wheelchair Getaways, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, investors are strongly recommended to visit the official Wheelchair Getaways website.

How much does it cost to open a Wheelchair Getaways Franchise?

The investment required to open a Wheelchair Getaways Franchise is between $40,000-$112,000. There is an initial franchise fee of $17,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Wheelchair Getaways name.

Individual Unit Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $40,000-$112,000
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $17,500
  • Royalty Fee:
    $550/van/yr.
  • Advertising Fee:
  • Term of Agreement:
    10 years
  • Renewal Fee:
    $5K


Click here to compare with
franchises similar to Wheelchair Getaways

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...

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 areas w...

"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...

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, caregiver...

Wheelchair Getaways News & Press Releases

When did the first Wheelchair Getaways open? 1988
When did Wheelchair Getaways start Franchising? 1989

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2005 43 0 0 1
2004 42 0 0 1
2003 43 0 0 1
2002 42 0 0 0
2001 42 0 0 0

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,

International:

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

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

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)

Your income potential as a Wheelchair Getaways Franchise entrepreneur depends vastly on many factors. As an entrepreneur, the goals to achieve are related to expanding sales while lowering your operation costs and increasing the quality of your products and or services. Each month your operating costs can include royalty fees, mortgage / rent, supplies for products, staffing, utilities, bookwork, stationary and other items. From one month to the next, you may find your costs fluctuate, but your up-front costs are, for the most part, fixed and they will cover most of the initial setup of equipment, signage and renovations.

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
Wheelchair Getaways Franchise Opportunity viewed 11473 times by investors.

Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for Wheelchair Getaways and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recommend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a Wheelchair Getaways franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.

Wheelchair Getaways


Wheelchair Getaways Inc.
P.O. Box 605
Versailles, KY
40383

FREE FRANCHISE ADVICE

First Name:
Last Name:
Address:
City:
State: (US inquiries only please)
Zip:
Phone:
Email:
Capital to Invest

(Min $50k Investment)
Investment Timeframe:

Can I use my 401K or IRA
to buy a business?

Submit your request for a
FREE Franchise Consultation.

Share This Page!