Thrifty Car Rental (Canada)
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Thrifty Car Rental (Canada) system.
Thrifty Car Rental (Canada)
6050 Indian Line
Mississauga, ON L4V 1G5 CANADA
800#: (800) 667-5925 + 809
Tel: (905) 612-1881
Fax: (905) 612-1893
E-mail: jforrester@dtag.com
Web Site: www.thrifty.com
Contact: Mr. Jack Forrester, Manager Franchise Sales
THRIFTY CAR RENTAL's high name awareness and consistent image of quality and reliable service have resulted in THRIFTY becoming one of North America's fastest-growing car rental companies. THRIFTY has over 1,200 locations in 60 countries worldwide, with approximately 145 locations in Canada. Represented at all major Canadian airport locations, also the largest off-airport car rental in the U. S. and the 5th largest in # of locations throughout North America. Full range of innovative support services.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1958
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 120
Company-Owned Units: 25
Total Units: 145
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 3 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: Varies SF; FS, SF, SC, RM, Dealership
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $50-300K
Total Investment: $200-500K
Average Total Investment: $350K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K
Fees
>Franchise: $15K+
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 465
On-Going Support: B,C,D,e,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week On-Site; 1 Week at Headquarters.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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