Since when has Colin Rutherford been the Licensee Business Partner for Budget?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 2: BUSINESS EXPERIENCE]
Sr. Mgr. Operations & Business Development Licensees -Gareth Grimes
Gareth Grimes has been ABG and Budget's Sr. Mgr. Operations & Business Development Licensees Director, since May 2023. Prior to that from January 2021 to May 2023, he served as ABG's Sr. Mgr. Customer Advocacy and from January 2019 to January 2021 he served as ABG's Sr. Mgr. Business Transformation & Strategy.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Gareth Grimes, not Colin Rutherford, is the Sr. Mgr. Operations & Business Development Licensees. He has held this position with ABG and Budget since May 2023. Before this role, from January 2021 to May 2023, Grimes was ABG's Sr. Mgr. Customer Advocacy, and prior to that, from January 2019 to January 2021, he was ABG's Sr. Mgr. Business Transformation & Strategy.
This information is relevant to prospective Budget franchisees as it identifies the key personnel responsible for supporting and overseeing licensee operations and business development. Understanding the background and experience of these individuals can provide insight into the level of support and guidance a franchisee can expect from the franchisor.
It is important to note that the FDD only provides information on Gareth Grimes in this particular role. If a prospective franchisee is interested in Colin Rutherford's role or history with Budget, they should directly inquire with the franchisor for clarification.