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 | Rent-a-WreckDon't Let The Name Fool You! |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$50,000Total Investment
$100,100 to $326,000Required Net Worth
$250,000Number of Units
263In Business Since
1973* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
The Neighborhood Car Rental Franchise:
Rent-A-Wreck is a pioneering brand since 1973. We are one of the first companies to specialize in the neighborhood car rental market and have maintained our reputation as a friendly, high-value neighborhood alternative. According to a national market research study conducted in March of 2006 by OpinonWorks, we have national name recognition of over 50%.
During the last thirty years, the local segment of the car rental marketplace has evolved into the most stable and profitable sector of the industry, while airport based car rental has seen wild fluctuations tied to airline industry trends.
Rent-A-Wreck is a pioneering brand since 1973. We are one of the first companies to specialize in the neighborhood car rental market and have maintained our reputation as a friendly, high-value neighborhood alternative. According to a national market research study conducted in March of 2006 by OpinonWorks, we have national name recognition of over 50%.
During the last thirty years, the local segment of the car rental marketplace has evolved into the most stable and profitable sector of the industry, while airport based car rental has seen wild fluctuations tied to airline industry trends.
Products & Services
 | We strive to provide our customers with a locally
owned and operated neighborhood alternative to the major car rental
companies. Whether you need a rental vehicle for business, pleasure or something in-between, when you need to rent a car, truck or van, try Rent-A-Wreck across the United States and internationally in Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland. Many of our locations feature new and like-new cars, and Rent-A-Wreck locations often stock everything from economy cars to full size luxury sedans. Pick Up trucks, Box Trucks, Mini-Vans, Cargo Vans, 15-passenger vans, SUV's, Station Wagons are all available in select car rental locations. |
Training & Support
Training includes classroom instruction at corporate headquarters as
well as on-site training for you and your employees. Training and
support is also extended through; webinars, newsletters,the company
intranet, and networking events like state, regional and national
meetings.Our extensive training covers a total range of subjects, some of which are: acquiring and financing your fleet; car rental insurance and issues; time tested and proven telephone and counter techniques; how to "close the sale”; how to recognize and respond to different customer profiles; how to make your rental car business a success, just to name a few.
At Rent-A-Wreck school, we will provide you with all the administrative and promotional materials and know-how needed to get started. This includes everything from our Rent-A-Wreck bookkeeping system to maintenance procedures, advertising material and promotional strategies.
We will teach you how to publicize your franchise in your neighborhood market so you can take full advantage of the benefits of the Rent-A-Wreck name by raising the level of awareness of your business within your community. A co-op advertising program assists you with your advertising costs. Dealer “20” groups bring franchisees together in peer groups to analyze their operations.
Why Rent-a-Wreck?
Rent-A-Wreck is a name people can’t forget.
Customers have come to identify Rent-A-Wreck with quality service and
safe, clean, and affordable vehicles that offer tremendous value for
their rental dollars.
Rent-A-Wreck locations are easy to find. Each franchise is listed in its local Yellow Pages, and a nationwide toll-free number instantly connects customers to you.
Over 50 years of upper management experience in the rental car business is added to worldwide name recognition, a first-class website, national advertising and media exposure, as well as local training and support to make a Rent-A-Wreck franchise the best value in the automotive franchsie industry.
Rent-A-Wreck locations are easy to find. Each franchise is listed in its local Yellow Pages, and a nationwide toll-free number instantly connects customers to you.
Over 50 years of upper management experience in the rental car business is added to worldwide name recognition, a first-class website, national advertising and media exposure, as well as local training and support to make a Rent-A-Wreck franchise the best value in the automotive franchsie industry.
Are You a Good Fit for Rent-a-Wreck?
"Rent-A-Wreck has been a supportive franchise system that has
helped me grow my business in my local market. I began with one store
and 15 cars. Now, I have multiple locations and a fleet of nearly 100
cars. The support team at Rent-A-Wreck has been with me every step of
the way. "
Dale Miller ,Rent-A-Wreck of Columbia, SC
"It’s a great business opportunity. I provide my customers with safe, clean transportation at a lower price than the competition and I’m still very profitable.”
Mel Morris, Rent-A-Wreck of Canton, MI
"Rent-A-Wreck is an excellent franchise for anyone with a connection to the automobile business."
Herb Davenport Rent-A-Wreck of Seattle, WA
Dale Miller ,Rent-A-Wreck of Columbia, SC
"It’s a great business opportunity. I provide my customers with safe, clean transportation at a lower price than the competition and I’m still very profitable.”
Mel Morris, Rent-A-Wreck of Canton, MI
"Rent-A-Wreck is an excellent franchise for anyone with a connection to the automobile business."
Herb Davenport Rent-A-Wreck of Seattle, WA
