How does Budget establish the minimum number of rental offices for a Budget territory?

According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Budget establishes the minimum number of rental offices for a territory based on the expected business demand and any needs of the airport and central business district in that territory. This is documented in the Budget License Agreement, paragraph 8.1, and the Summary Pages.

For a prospective franchisee, this means that the number of rental offices they will be required to operate is not arbitrary but is determined by factors specific to their designated territory. These factors include the anticipated level of business activity and the strategic importance of locations such as airports and central business districts.

This requirement ensures that the franchisee has sufficient infrastructure to meet the demand in their territory, but it also represents a financial obligation. The franchisee will need to secure and operate the minimum number of rental offices, which involves real estate costs, staffing, and other operational expenses. It is important for potential franchisees to fully understand the basis for this minimum number and to assess whether the expected business demand justifies the investment required to operate the mandated number of rental offices.