How does Budget determine the proportional cost for the System's U.S. Internet communications hub that the licensee is responsible for?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- (a) Licensee will be responsible for the proportional cost of the System's U.S. Internet communications hub, which includes communications links, servers, gateways, and other facilities associated with achieving Internet connectivity. This cost is outlined in Schedule 3 hereto under the monthly "Wizard Access Charge" and applies to each Wizard Internet access ID that is issued to Licensee.
- (b) The charge for participating in the System's U.S. Internet communications hub may be changed from time to time upon written notice to Licensee based upon actual pro rata expenses incurred by ABCR to establish and maintain such facilities.
- (c) All charges from ABCR under this Addendum shall be due and payable pursuant to Article VIII of the Rental System Agreement (which Article VIII is incorporated herein in its entirety).
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the proportional cost for the System's U.S. Internet communications hub is outlined in Schedule 3 of the Wizard System Internet Access Addendum, which is Schedule C. This cost, referred to as the monthly "Wizard Access Charge," applies to each Wizard Internet access ID issued to the licensee. This charge covers the communications links, servers, gateways, and other facilities associated with maintaining Internet connectivity.
Budget may change the charge for participating in the System's U.S. Internet communications hub. Any changes will be communicated to the licensee in writing and will be based on the actual pro rata expenses incurred by ABCR (Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC) to establish and maintain these facilities.
All charges from ABCR under the Wizard System Network Access Addendum are due and payable as per Article VIII of the Rental System Agreement, which is incorporated in its entirety into the addendum. Therefore, prospective Budget franchisees should carefully review Schedule C and Article VIII of the Rental System Agreement to fully understand the costs and payment terms associated with Internet connectivity and access to the Wizard System.