When renting a Non-Owned Vehicle at a Budget Renting City, what qualification standards must the renter meet?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- A. The following steps are required procedures at the time of rental.
- 1. The Renting City will follow standard procedure to qualify the renter for a Non-Owned Vehicle the same as the Renting City would qualify a renter for their Owned Vehicles. This should meet the requirements of the Avis system qualification standards.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, when a Renting City franchisee rents a non-owned vehicle, they must follow standard procedures to qualify the renter. This means the franchisee must qualify the renter the same way they would for their own vehicles. The qualification standards must meet the requirements of the Avis system.
This implies that Budget franchisees need to adhere to a consistent set of renter qualification standards, regardless of whether the vehicle is owned by them or another franchisee within the Avis Budget Group system. This standardization helps ensure a uniform customer experience and reduces the risk of renting to unqualified individuals.
For a prospective franchisee, this means understanding and implementing the Avis system's qualification standards. It also highlights the importance of proper renter screening to avoid potential issues such as vehicle damage, theft, or conversion, which could lead to financial liabilities as outlined elsewhere in the FDD.