What factors does Dollar Rent A Car consider when approving a relocation site?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
If you wish to relocate Your Franchised Business within the Franchised Territory, you will be required to follow the same procedure for approval of a new location. We will review and approve your site selection. We are not obligated to do so within a specific timeframe but anticipate that we will do so within 10 days after the site is identified. Our approval will be dependent on the site being adequate to meet our standards for proximity to facilities and businesses such as hotels, offices, airports and highways.
Source: Item 12 — TERRITORY (FDD pages 69–71)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dollar Rent A Car's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee wishes to relocate their existing franchise within their designated territory, they must follow the same approval process as if they were opening a new location. Dollar Rent A Car will review and approve the proposed site. While the FDD states that Dollar Rent A Car does not commit to a specific timeframe for this review, it anticipates completing the review within 10 days of the site being identified.
Dollar Rent A Car's approval of a relocation site hinges on whether the site adequately meets the company's standards. These standards include the site's proximity to key facilities and businesses. Specifically, Dollar Rent A Car looks for locations near hotels, offices, airports, and highways. These locations are likely to generate more business for the Dollar Rent A Car franchise.
This process is important for prospective franchisees to understand, as relocation can significantly impact the success of their Dollar Rent A Car business. Choosing a site that meets Dollar Rent A Car's criteria is essential for maximizing visibility and accessibility to potential customers. Franchisees should carefully consider these factors when selecting a relocation site and work closely with Dollar Rent A Car to ensure the site meets their standards.