What is Dollar Rent A Car's right regarding the refurbishment of franchise locations?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
- 12.10. Signage, Fixtures and Furnishings. You shall purchase and install, at such locations in such manner as We shall designate, such signs, fixtures, furnishings, kiosks, appliances and equipment as We may direct from time to time; and refrain from installing or permitting to be installed any signs, fixtures, furnishings, appliances or equipment not meeting Our standards and specifications. You agree to refurbish and upgrade the Locations as may be reasonably required by Us to maintain or improve the appearance of the Locations, to accommodate new or additional car or car-related requirements, and to conform to Our current standards and specifications as We may from time to time prescribe in the Operations Guide, Identification Standards Manual or otherwise in writing. You agree to display, at Your expense, the then current Marks on all signage, forms, uniforms, stationery and any other items that We designate for display of the Marks. In the event that We change the Marks, or trade dress, You shall have a reasonable period of time (as We may in our discretion from time to time prescribe in the Operations Guide, Identification Standards Manual or otherwise in writing) to make such modifications pursuant to this Section.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–301)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document, Dollar Rent A Car has the right to reasonably require franchisees to refurbish and upgrade their locations. This is to maintain or improve the appearance of the locations, accommodate new car or car-related requirements, and conform to Dollar Rent A Car's current standards and specifications. These standards and specifications are prescribed in the Operations Guide, Identification Standards Manual, or otherwise in writing.
As a Dollar Rent A Car franchisee, you are obligated to purchase and install signs, fixtures, furnishings, kiosks, appliances, and equipment as Dollar Rent A Car directs. These installations must be done in the manner designated by Dollar Rent A Car. Franchisees must also refrain from installing any items that do not meet Dollar Rent A Car's standards and specifications.
Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for displaying the current Dollar Rent A Car marks on all signage, forms, uniforms, stationery, and any other designated items at their own expense. If Dollar Rent A Car changes its marks or trade dress, franchisees will be given a reasonable period of time to make the necessary modifications, as prescribed in the Operations Guide, Identification Standards Manual, or in writing.