Since when has Colin Rutherford been Budget's Licensee Business Partner?
Budget Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Licensee Business Partner Projects – Avis Budget Group, Inc. and Budget Rent A Car System, Inc.: Colin Rutherford
Mr. Rutherford has been ABG and Budget's Licensee Business Partner since September, 2021. Prior to that, he was Airport Manager for Avis Budget Group in Sacramento, California from July, 2018 to August, 2021 and Reno, Nevada from April, 2013 to July, 2018.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 11–12)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Colin Rutherford has been Avis Budget Group's and Budget's Licensee Business Partner since September 2021. Before this role, he was the Airport Manager for Avis Budget Group in Sacramento, California, from July 2018 to August 2021, and in Reno, Nevada, from April 2013 to July 2018.
This information is relevant to prospective franchisees as it provides insight into the experience and background of key personnel within the Budget organization who are involved in licensee relations. Knowing the tenure and previous roles of individuals like Colin Rutherford can give franchisees confidence in the support and guidance they will receive from the franchisor.
Understanding the experience of the Licensee Business Partner can be valuable for franchisees in assessing the level of support and understanding they can expect regarding their business operations. It also demonstrates the career path and potential for growth within the Avis Budget Group organization.