What misrepresentations regarding fuel-related charges are Budget prohibited from making?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
IT IS ORDERED that Respondent, directly or through any corporation, subsidiary, division, or other device, in connection with the advertising, marketing, promotion, offering for rent, or renting of any vehicle, shall not misrepresent, in any manner, expressly or by implication:
- A. the renters who return their vehicle with a full gas tank will not incur any fuel-related charges;
- B. Any fuel-related charge, fee, or cost, or related requirement; or
- C. Any charge, fee, or cost, or material term or condition, relating to the rental of any vehicle.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Budget is prohibited from misrepresenting certain aspects of fuel-related charges to renters. Specifically, Budget cannot falsely claim that renters who return their vehicles with a full gas tank will not incur any fuel-related charges.
Additionally, Budget is barred from misrepresenting any fuel-related charge, fee, cost, or related requirement. This means Budget must be transparent and accurate about all potential expenses associated with fuel, ensuring renters are not misled about what they might have to pay.
Furthermore, Budget cannot misrepresent any charge, fee, cost, or material term or condition relating to the rental of any vehicle. This encompasses all aspects of the rental agreement, ensuring that customers receive accurate information about all potential costs and conditions, not just those related to fuel. This protects consumers from hidden fees or unexpected charges and ensures fair business practices.