How many Dollar Rent A Car outlets opened in total during 2022?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
data systems of the franchisor and reasonable calculations derived from those reports
Table No. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets For Years 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End of Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 2022 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| 2024 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | |
| AR | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| AZ | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | |
| CA | 2022 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26 |
| 2023 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 24 | |
| 2024 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | |
| CO | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | |
| 2024 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | |
| CT | 2022 |
Source: Item 20 — OUTLETS AND FRANCHISEE INFORMATION (FDD pages 86–100)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dollar Rent A Car's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, there were a total of 44 outlets opened during 2022. The total number of outlets at the start of 2022 was 139, and after opening 44 outlets, closing 1, and selling 4 to franchisees, the total number of outlets at the end of the year was 178.
Breaking this down further, the FDD also provides a state-by-state breakdown of outlet openings. For example, in Florida, 3 outlets were opened, while in Georgia and Illinois, 3 and 1 outlets were opened, respectively. California saw the opening of 13 outlets, and both Colorado and Washington D.C. each had 2 new outlets. Other states like Alabama, Arizona, Maine, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, and Wisconsin also experienced outlet openings, each with varying numbers.
Overall, the data indicates a significant expansion of Dollar Rent A Car's company-owned operations during 2022. A prospective franchisee can use this information to understand the growth trajectory of the brand and identify potential markets for further expansion. It's also important to note that while many states saw new openings, some experienced closures or sales to franchisees, which could reflect strategic realignments or market-specific challenges.