What was the net change in the number of company-owned Dollar Rent A Car outlets during 2023?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Outlet Type | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets at the End of the Year | Net Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 58 | 62 | 4 | |
| Franchised | 2023 | 62 | 64 | 2 |
| 2024 | 64 | 68 | 4 | |
| 2022 | 139 | 178 | 39 | |
| Company Owned | 2023 | 178 | 173 | -5 |
| 2024 | 173 | 181 | 8 | |
| 2022 | 197 | 240 | 43 | |
| Total Outlets | 2023 | 240 | 237 | -3 |
| 2024 | 237 | 249 | 12 |
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, the net change in the number of company-owned outlets during 2023 was -5. At the start of 2023, Dollar Rent A Car had 178 company-owned outlets, which decreased to 173 by the end of the year. This indicates that Dollar Rent A Car closed more company-owned locations than it opened or acquired during that period.
For a prospective franchisee, this information is useful for understanding the overall trend in Dollar Rent A Car's company-owned operations. A decrease in company-owned locations could signal a strategic shift towards franchising or potential challenges in managing company-owned outlets. It is important to note that while the total number of company-owned locations decreased, the number of franchised locations increased by 2 during 2023.
It is also worth noting that the total number of Dollar Rent A Car outlets decreased by 3 in 2023. This suggests that while the number of franchised locations increased, the decrease in company-owned locations was greater, resulting in a net loss of total outlets. A prospective franchisee should inquire about the reasons for these closures and the overall strategy of Dollar Rent A Car regarding company-owned versus franchised locations to better assess the stability and growth potential of the franchise system.