Does Budget have any settlement agreements with the U.S. Justice Department regarding the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and where can I find copies of these agreements?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Budget, and its affiliate, Avis, entered into settlement agreements with the U.S. Justice Department covering the application of the American with Disabilities Act to each System. Copies are attached as Exhibit B (see also Item 3).
In July 1997, Budget entered into a Settlement Agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving, such as blindness or epilepsy. Under the Settlement Agreement, the Predecessor agreed to strongly urge its franchisees to comply with the terms of the Settlement Agreement. A copy of the Announcement setting forth the terms of the Settlement Agreement is contained in Exhibit B. You must also follow all other local, state, and federal laws that apply to you and businesses generally. Budget urges you to investigate these laws in order to understand your potential legal obligations.
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, Budget and its affiliate, Avis, have settlement agreements with the U.S. Justice Department regarding the application of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). These agreements cover both the Budget and Avis systems. Copies of these settlement agreements are included as Exhibit B in the FDD, and are also referenced in Item 3.
Specifically, in July 1997, Budget's predecessor entered into a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving, such as blindness or epilepsy. Under this agreement, Budget's predecessor agreed to strongly urge its franchisees to comply with the terms of the settlement. An announcement setting forth the terms of the settlement agreement is also included in Exhibit B.
As a prospective franchisee, it is important to review Exhibit B to understand the specific obligations and requirements outlined in the settlement agreements. This will help ensure compliance with the ADA and avoid potential legal issues. Franchisees must also follow all other local, state, and federal laws that apply to them and businesses generally. Budget urges franchisees to investigate these laws to understand their potential legal obligations.