When seeking a transfer, what information regarding the management team of the Transferee is Budget required to receive?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Transferring Licensee will submit to Budget written notice of its intent to transfer, together with all of the following documents and information for Budget's review, with such documents and information being certified as true, correct and complete by Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partner(s):
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- The names, addresses and phone numbers (both business and personal) of the Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partners, and its officers, directors and operational management personnel (hereinafter "management team") related to the Rental Business.
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- Financial statements of the Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partners for the past three (3) years and an opening balance sheet for the Rental Business.
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- The business experience for the past five (5) years (with particular emphasis on rent-a-car experience) of the Transferee, its shareholders, members and/or partners and its management team.
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- The bankruptcy and litigation history, for the past five (5) years, of the Transferee, its shareholders and/or partners and its management team.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 80–426)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a Transferring Licensee must submit specific documents and information about the Transferee's management team for Budget's review. This information must be certified as true, correct, and complete by the Transferee, its shareholders, members, or partners. The required information includes the names, addresses, and phone numbers (both business and personal) of the Transferee's officers, directors, and operational management personnel related to the Rental Business.
Budget also requires information regarding the business experience of the management team for the past five years, with a particular emphasis on rent-a-car experience. This allows Budget to assess the team's relevant industry knowledge and operational capabilities. Additionally, Budget requires the bankruptcy and litigation history of the management team for the past five years. This helps Budget evaluate the integrity and potential risk associated with the Transferee's management.
Budget will use the provided information to determine whether to approve the transfer. They will consider the managerial ability and experience of the entire management team, with specific attention given to the proposed general manager of the Rental Business. Budget also assesses the experience, aptitude, attitude, character, and reputation of the management team, which may be determined through personal interviews or other means. Furthermore, Budget will consider any competitive business interests and other Rental Business interests of the management team.