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 | Thrifty |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$50,000 to $300,000Total Investment
$200,000 to $500,000Required Net Worth
$250,000Number of Units
145In Business Since
1958* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Thrifty Car Rental owns, operates
and franchises car rental locations all over the world. Our
unparalleled customer service, premium fleet and competitive rates
allow us to maintain our status as one of the highest performing
companies in the car rental industry.
At Thrifty, our Franchise Owners are our customers. To help you succeed, we offer an impressive array of products, services, and support, including a worldwide reservation center, a local website, advertising, marketing, onsite and continuous training, and much more. See all services that we offer our Franchise Owners.
Thrifty has territories available for franchise in the United States, Canada, and Internationally.
At Thrifty, our Franchise Owners are our customers. To help you succeed, we offer an impressive array of products, services, and support, including a worldwide reservation center, a local website, advertising, marketing, onsite and continuous training, and much more. See all services that we offer our Franchise Owners.
Thrifty has territories available for franchise in the United States, Canada, and Internationally.
Products & Services
Thrifty Car Rental is one of the largest car rental companies in the world and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, Inc. (NYSE: DTG).
Through corporately-owned and franchised stores, the company operates more than 1,000 locations in 68 countries.
Thrifty is one of the most widely recognized brands in the travel industry which caters to cost-conscious business and leisure travelers.
Through corporately-owned and franchised stores, the company operates more than 1,000 locations in 68 countries.
Thrifty is one of the most widely recognized brands in the travel industry which caters to cost-conscious business and leisure travelers.
Training & Support
Thrifty has developed a wide range of support services
designed to help our Franchise Owners achieve their goals in the
day-to-day management of their Thrifty business. Additionally, we have
a special spirit when serving our retail rental customers. We have an
unyielding belief in superior customer service and are committed to
offering the best customer service in the industry.Through our Franchise Operations department, we provide a full range of support for franchisees, including the following:
- Initial orientation
- Financial analysis with comparison to other Franchise Owners
- Field visits for operational check ups
- Market analysis
- On-site training
- Automation support
- Continuous training in Tulsa
- On-site start-up assistance
- Operations procedures and guidelines
- 800 Helpline
Proper training is critical to Thrifty's success! Consequently, all new Franchise Owners must attend a scheduled orientation class at Thrifty headquarters. Professional, educational workshops are also held throughout the year and a variety of video tapes, audio cassettes and manuals are made available, which feature training for courtesy coach drivers, counter personnel and trainers. Training for owners and managers includes:
- Rate management
- Counter automation
- Employee management, motivation and inspiration
- Incremental sales training
Are You a Good Fit for Thrifty?
As a prerequisite, Thrifty requires at least 5
years ownership or management experience in the automobile car rental
industry in addition to strong extensive customer oriented service
skills.
Due to the capital-intensive nature of this business, Thrifty requires a net worth of $500,000 or higher and liquid capital of $150,000 or higher. The actual amounts vary according to the specific location, size of the market, the amount of fleet and the number of locations. This sum does not represent the total investment to open and operate the franchise business.
The acquisition can take between 90-120 days to complete the approval process. Are you prepared to act within this time frame?
Due to the capital-intensive nature of this business, Thrifty requires a net worth of $500,000 or higher and liquid capital of $150,000 or higher. The actual amounts vary according to the specific location, size of the market, the amount of fleet and the number of locations. This sum does not represent the total investment to open and operate the franchise business.
The acquisition can take between 90-120 days to complete the approval process. Are you prepared to act within this time frame?
