In the Dollar Rent A Car FDD, what is the distinction between a 'Location' and a 'location'?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
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- "Airport Agreements" includes the licenses, concession agreements, leases and permits required by an airport or an airport trust authority to operate Your Franchised Business at an airport.
- "Airport Rental Location" means a Location of a Vehicle Rental Business that (i) is located within a radius of 5 miles of an airport, (ii) is located at a facility such as a consolidated rent a car center, (iii) is accessible to or from an airport by means of a shuttle bus, tram, or simila
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–301)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document, the term 'Location' with a capital 'L' refers to the specific physical sites listed on Attachment A of the Franchise Agreement where the franchisee is authorized to operate their Dollar Rent A Car business. These Locations are part of the agreement outlining where the franchisee can conduct business within their designated territory.
The FDD also defines an 'Airport Rental Location' as a 'Location' that meets specific criteria related to its proximity to an airport. These criteria include being within a 5-mile radius of an airport, being located at a consolidated rent-a-car center, being accessible to or from the airport via a shuttle or tram, being connected to the airport via a phone board, or otherwise servicing airport patrons. This definition is important because operating an Airport Rental Location may involve additional requirements or considerations due to airport regulations and customer needs.
The term 'location' with a lowercase 'l' is used more generally to refer to any place of business, as seen in the context of customer referrals. If a Dollar Rent A Car franchisee cannot fulfill a customer's needs due to vehicle availability, rental rates, or preferred pick-up location, they are expected to make reasonable efforts to refer the customer to another franchised business operating under the Dollar Rent A Car system. This referral system ensures that customers are still served within the brand network, even if their original location cannot meet their specific requirements.