When must a Budget licensee pay the Wizard Connection Start Fee?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
l License Purchase Fees are not uniform and not refundable under any circumstances.
You must also pay a one-time Wizard Connection Start Fee of $320.00 per workst
Source: Item 5 — INITIAL FEES (FDD page 16)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a licensee must pay the Wizard Connection Start Fee of $320.00 per workstation, including Thin Client Terminals, before beginning to operate on Wizard. This fee is a one-time charge. The Wizard system is Budget's proprietary system for reservations, rentals, and customer data.
This fee is part of the initial investment required to set up the Budget franchise. Item 7 notes that the initial investment includes the Wizard Connection start fees and related costs. The total initial investment covers the first three months of the Budget franchise's operation and is based on a fleet of 30 cars.
Prospective franchisees should consider the number of workstations they anticipate needing, as the Wizard Connection Start Fee applies to each one. This cost, along with other technology-related expenses, contributes to the overall initial investment and should be factored into the financial planning for the franchise.