Wheelchair Getaways

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 & Franchises Fees

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

Total 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

How to contact Wheelchair Getaways

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

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 Franching? 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

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,

International:

Financing Options

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

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)

Related Franchise Categories

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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