Is the Dollar Rent A Car agreement considered an employment agreement?

According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document, the Confidentiality Agreement that managerial employees sign is explicitly not an employment agreement. This is stated in paragraph 13 of the agreement.

This distinction is important because it clarifies that the managerial employees are not considered employees of Dollar Rent A Car itself, but rather of the franchisee. This means that the franchisee is responsible for all employment-related obligations, such as wages, benefits, and compliance with labor laws.

Prospective franchisees should understand this relationship, as it impacts their responsibilities as employers and their relationship with their employees. The agreement also specifies that it contains the entire agreement between the recipient, the franchisor, and the franchisee concerning confidentiality and related matters, and can only be modified in writing with mutual agreement.