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For a transfer, what financial documentation is Budget required to receive from the Transferee, its shareholders, members, or partners?

Budget Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer 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):

    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    1. 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.
    1. The bankruptcy and litigation history, for the past five (5) years, of the Transferee, its shareholders and/or partners and its management team.
    1. A copy of the definitive buy/sell agreement and any and all other agreements and documents in any way relating to the transfer, or needed for the approval process including, but not limited to, facility, equipment and concession agreements being assumed, schedules of assets being sold, employment/consulting agreements, asset/vehicle purchase agreements, and non- competition agreements. The buy/sell agreement must be signed by Transferring Licensee and proposed Transferee and must also contain language indicating that the proposed sale is contingent upon Budget's written consent to the transfer and the satisfaction of all transfer requirements.
    1. Verification from banks or other financial institutions that the Proposed Transferee has secured lines of credit for fleet financing in amounts necessary to operate the Rental Business.
    1. Verification from insurance companies that the proposed Transferee has secured fleet liability insurance.
    1. A copy of the forecast or pro forma financial statements completed by the proposed Transferee on the Rental Business, which was submitted to fleet financing or other financing sources.

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 provide Budget with written notice of their intent to transfer the license. This notice must include specific documents and information for Budget's review. The Transferee, along with its shareholders, members, or partners, must certify that these documents and information are true, correct, and complete.

The required financial documents include financial statements for the past three years and an opening balance sheet for the Rental Business. Additionally, the Transferee must provide verification from banks or other financial institutions confirming that they have secured lines of credit for fleet financing in amounts necessary to operate the Rental Business. They also need to provide verification from insurance companies that they have secured fleet liability insurance.

Furthermore, Budget requires a copy of the forecast or pro forma financial statements completed by the proposed Transferee for the Rental Business, especially those submitted to fleet financing or other financing sources. The financial strength and credit history of the Transferee, its shareholders, and/or partners are key considerations for Budget in approving the transfer. Budget also assesses the capitalization and available working capital of the Transferee and the proposed capitalization of the Rental Business to ensure the Transferee's ability to operate the business at a reasonable profit.

Budget also considers the profitability of similarly situated licensees and other businesses owned or operated by the Transferee, its shareholders, members, or partners. This comprehensive financial review ensures that the Transferee has the financial capacity and stability to successfully manage and grow the Budget rental business.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.