In what state did Dollar Rent A Car open the most new outlets in 2023?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| DC | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
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, no new outlets were opened in any state during 2023. The provided tables detail the number of outlets opened, reacquired, closed, and sold, as well as the number of outlets at the start and end of each year.
Specifically, the tables include data for various states, such as Alabama, Arizona, California, and Colorado, but the 'Outlets Opened' column consistently shows '0' for the year 2023 in most states. This indicates that Dollar Rent A Car did not expand its franchise network by opening new locations in these states during that year.
While some states like Arkansas show two outlets opened in 2022, the number drops to zero in 2023. Similarly, states like California, which opened thirteen outlets in 2022, show no new openings in 2023. This lack of new openings could be due to various factors, such as market saturation, strategic decisions to focus on existing locations, or economic conditions affecting expansion plans.
Prospective franchisees should note this information and inquire with Dollar Rent A Car about their current expansion strategies and future plans for opening new outlets. Understanding the reasons behind the lack of new openings in 2023 could provide valuable insights into the company's growth trajectory and potential opportunities for new franchisees.