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U-Save Auto Rental of America

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the U-Save Auto Rental of America system.

U-Save Auto Rental of America
4780 I-55 N., # 300
Jackson, MS 39211
800#: (800) 438-2300
Tel: (601) 713-4333, x.146
Fax: (601) 713-4330
E-mail: info@usave.net
Web Site: www.usave.net
Contact: Mr. Jay Mitchell, VP Franchise Sales


U-SAVE is strategically positioned as the #2 operator in the local neighborhood rental car market, providing superior customer service and affordable rental cars to consumers who need a rental car to temporarily augment their personal use vehicle, or who need a car to replace a vehicle being repaired, and to local businesses that rent vehicles on an as-needed basis.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1979
First Franchise: 1979
Franchise Units: 454
Company-Owned Units: 15
Total Units: 469

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 47 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NR

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 2 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,500-2,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, Other Businesses (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $60K Liquid
Total Investment: $56.5-103.5K
Average Total Investment: $80K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees
>Franchise: $20K
>Average Franchise Fee: $20K
>Royalty: $33.28/Vehicle
>Advertising: $0.50/Car

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:No
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 50
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 5 Days Jackson, MS.
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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