How many Budget franchises were operating in South Carolina at the end of 2022?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| State | Year | Outlets at Start of Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisees | Outlets at Year End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South | 2022 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
| Carolina | |||||||
| 2023 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | |
| 2024 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 71–79)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were 14 Budget franchises operating in South Carolina at the end of 2022. At the start of 2022, there were 13 franchises, and one new franchise was opened during the year. No franchises closed, were reacquired, or sold to franchisees during that year in South Carolina.
It is important to note that this number reflects only franchised outlets and does not include any company-owned outlets that may also be operating in South Carolina. A prospective franchisee should also note that the number of franchises can change year to year due to various factors, including terminations, non-renewals, and other reasons for ceasing operations.
For potential Budget franchisees, this information provides a snapshot of the franchise's presence and activity in South Carolina. Reviewing the trends over multiple years, as presented in the table, can give a more comprehensive understanding of the stability and growth of the Budget brand in the state.