Where can I find information regarding Budget's policy on time off from work?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
During the term of this Agreement, Budget will grant Licensee access to the Manual. For purposes of this Agreement, "Manual" means manuals or policies and procedures, Standards, specifications and requirements relating to the Rental Business, as Budget specifies. The Manual may be revised,
changed, modified or supplemented by Budget at any time. Modifications in the Manual will become effective thirty (30) days after written notice thereof to Licensee, unless a longer period is specified in such written notice. The Manual also includes training manuals, development manuals and other business manuals as may be prepared for use by Budget licensees. The Manual may be in printed and/or electronic format and may include audiotapes, videotapes, information available on an Internet site or other electronic media. It may also consist of several component parts and materials Budget may issue, including bulletins, handbooks, newsletters, computer-based and computer-transmitted information. The Manual is confidential and will remain Budget's exclusive property and may not be duplicated, shared or re-distributed. The Manual will be an integral part of this Agreement and references made in this Agreement or in any amendments, exhibits or schedules hereto to the Manual will be deemed to mean the Manual as current. In the event of a dispute relative to the contents of the Manual, the master copies maintained by Budget at its principal office will be controlling.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
Based on the 2025 FDD, Budget provides its licensees with access to a manual that contains policies and procedures relating to the rental business. This manual, as specified by Budget, includes various standards, specifications, and requirements. The manual may be revised, changed, modified, or supplemented by Budget at any time, with modifications becoming effective 30 days after written notice to the licensee, unless a longer period is specified. The manual is confidential and remains Budget's exclusive property.
However, the FDD excerpt does not explicitly state whether the manual includes information regarding Budget's policy on time off from work. The manual covers a broad range of topics related to the rental business, it is not clear if it extends to employee-related policies such as time off.
A prospective franchisee should inquire directly with Budget about whether the manual includes information on time off policies for employees or if there are separate guidelines or requirements related to employee time off that franchisees must follow. This information is crucial for managing staff and ensuring compliance with Budget's standards.