What services does Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC provide to Budget franchises?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
hises in any other line of business.
Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (referred to as ABCR or Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC in this document), by itself and through its subsidiaries, including Wizard Services, Inc. ("WSI"), provides rental system and reservation services to Budget Franchises under the Rental System Agreement (Exhibit I) (see Items 6, 8, and 11). The business address for both WSI and ABCR is 379 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054. As of the Cendant Separation described below, neither ABCR, previously known as Cendant Car Rental Group, LLC, nor Avis or Budget, are currently affiliated with Cendant's other former subsidiaries, which offer and grant franchises in various industries.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR, AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–11)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Avis Budget Car Rental, LLC (ABCR), either directly or through its subsidiaries like Wizard Services, Inc. (WSI), offers rental system and reservation services to Budget franchises. These services are formalized under the Rental System Agreement (Exhibit I), which is further detailed in Items 6, 8, and 11 of the FDD. Both WSI and ABCR share the same business address at 379 Interpace Parkway, Parsippany, New Jersey 07054.
In practical terms, this means that Budget franchisees rely on ABCR and WSI for essential operational support. The rental system likely includes software, hardware, and support for managing vehicle inventory, customer bookings, and rental agreements. The reservation services ensure that customers can book Budget rental cars through various channels, contributing to the overall efficiency and customer satisfaction of the franchise.
The franchisee is required to utilize the Wizard System, a computerized rental and reservations system, for all locations under agreements executed with ABCR. This system is crucial for managing rentals and reservations, and franchisees should familiarize themselves with Items 6, 8, 11, and 16 of the FDD for more details on these agreements. Additionally, Budget requires franchisees to participate in the Corporate Rate Program for National Accounts, offering special rates and benefits to corporate customers in return for their rental car business volume.