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For Budget franchises, what information must be documented in writing for intercity transaction authorizations that are not automatically approved?

Budget Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

Transferring Licensee will submit to Budget written notice of its intent to transfer, together with all of the following documents and information for Budget's review, with such documents and information being certified as true, correct and complete by Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partner(s):

    1. The names, addresses and phone numbers (both business and personal) of the Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partners, and its officers, directors and operational management personnel (hereinafter "management team") related to the Rental Business.
    1. Financial statements of the Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partners for the past three (3) years and an opening balance sheet for the Rental Business.
    1. The business experience for the past five (5) years (with particular emphasis on rent-a-car experience) of the Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partners and its management team.
    1. The bankruptcy and litigation history, for the past five (5) years, of the Transferee, its shareholders and/or partners and its management team.
    1. A copy of the definitive buy/sell agreement and any and all other agreements and documents in any way relating to the transfer, or needed for the approval process including, but not limited to, facility, equipment and concession agreements being assumed, schedules of assets being sold, employment/consulting agreements, asset/vehicle purchase agreements, and non- competition agreements. The buy/sell agreement must be signed by Transferring Licensee and proposed Transferee and must also contain language indicating that the proposed sale is contingent upon Budget's written consent to the transfer and the satisfaction of all transfer requirements.
    1. Verification from banks or other financial institutions that the Proposed Transferee has secured lines of credit for fleet financing in amounts necessary to operate the Rental Business.
    1. Verification from insurance companies that the proposed Transferee has secured fleet liability insurance.
    1. A copy of the forecast or pro forma financial statements completed by the proposed Transferee on the Rental Business, which was submitted to fleet financing or other financing sources.
    1. Pictures of the locations subject to the sale including pictures of the interior and exterior trade dress and counter.

Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Transferring Licensee must submit written notice to Budget of its intent to transfer, along with several documents and information for Budget's review. The Transferee must certify that these documents and information are true, correct, and complete.

The required documents include the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the Transferee, its shareholders, members, partners, officers, directors, and operational management personnel related to the Rental Business. Financial statements of the Transferee, its shareholders, members, or partners for the past three years, along with an opening balance sheet for the Rental Business, must also be provided. The business experience of the Transferee, its shareholders, members, partners, and management team for the past five years, with emphasis on rent-a-car experience, is required. The bankruptcy and litigation history for the past five years of the Transferee, its shareholders, partners, and management team must be disclosed.

Additionally, a copy of the definitive buy/sell agreement and any other agreements relating to the transfer or needed for approval, such as facility, equipment, and concession agreements being assumed, schedules of assets being sold, employment/consulting agreements, asset/vehicle purchase agreements, and non-competition agreements, must be included. The buy/sell agreement must be signed by both the Transferring Licensee and the proposed Transferee and must state that the sale is contingent upon Budget's written consent and the satisfaction of all transfer requirements. Verification from banks or financial institutions that the proposed Transferee has secured lines of credit for fleet financing and verification from insurance companies that the proposed Transferee has secured fleet liability insurance are also necessary. Finally, a copy of the forecast or pro forma financial statements completed by the proposed Transferee on the Rental Business, which was submitted to fleet financing or other financing sources, and pictures of the locations subject to the sale, including interior and exterior trade dress and counter, must be provided.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.