What factors does Budget consider when approving a location for my Budget Franchise?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
In approving the location(s) for your Budget Franchise, Budget's Licensee Relations Department will consult with and assist you, but Budget does not own or lease the locations at which Budget Franchises operate.
When determining whether to approve a location for your Budget Franchise, Budget will consider factors such as traffic count, demographics, rent, suitability for use as a Budget Franchise, exposure, parking, and proximity to the central business district.
Budget usually approves or disapproves of your selection within two weeks.
You may not open a location for your Budget Franchise without Budget's approval (the Budget License Agreement, paragraph 8.3).
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 37–61)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Licensee Relations Department will consult with and assist prospective franchisees in approving locations. However, Budget does not own or lease the locations where Budget franchises operate.
When deciding whether to approve a location for a Budget franchise, Budget will consider factors such as traffic count, demographics, rent, suitability for use as a Budget Franchise, exposure, parking, and proximity to the central business district.
Budget typically makes a decision on location approval within two weeks. A prospective franchisee cannot open a location for their Budget franchise without Budget's approval, as stated in the Budget License Agreement, paragraph 8.3.