Does the Wizard Connection Start Fee for Budget include Thin Client Terminals?

According to Budget's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Wizard Connection Start Fee does include Thin Client Terminals. The one-time Wizard Connection Start Fee is $320 per workstation. This fee applies to each workstation connected to the Wizard System, explicitly including Thin Client Terminals. This fee is required before a licensee can begin operating on the Wizard system.

For a prospective Budget franchisee, this means that when budgeting for initial costs, they must factor in $320 for each workstation, including any Thin Client Terminals, to connect to the Wizard System. This is in addition to other initial fees, such as the Initial License Purchase Fee, which varies based on the population of the territory covered by the agreement.

It is important to note that additional hardware and software costs will be incurred to operate the Wizard system. The FDD mentions that the estimated cost to acquire and install equipment per connected workstation is approximately $3,000–$4,500 if using a PC or $7,000–$13,000 if using Thin Client. These costs, along with monthly fees, should be carefully considered when evaluating the overall investment required to start a Budget franchise.