What section of the FDD outlines Budget's operational requirements for a general manager?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- 9.1 General Manager.
Licensee will employ on a full-time basis at least one (1) General Manager who has completed the instruction furnished by Budget to Budget's satisfaction and who will devote his or her entire time during normal business hours to the management, operation and development of the Rental Business.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, section 9.1, titled "General Manager" under the broader heading of "OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS", outlines the operational requirements for the general manager. It states that the franchisee must employ at least one full-time General Manager who has completed Budget's instruction program to Budget's satisfaction.
The FDD specifies that the General Manager must devote their entire time during normal business hours to the management, operation, and development of the Rental Business. This requirement ensures that the General Manager is fully dedicated to the Budget franchise and not distracted by other business ventures.
Prospective franchisees should understand that Budget retains control over the approval and training of the General Manager. This ensures that the General Manager is adequately prepared to uphold Budget's standards and operational procedures. The franchisee bears the responsibility of ensuring the General Manager meets Budget's requirements and dedicates sufficient time to the business.