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What is the total expected amortization expense for Dollar Rent A Car?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| December 31, 2023 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (In millions) | Gross Carrying Amount | Accumulated Amortization | Net Carrying Value | ||||
| Amortizable intangible assets: | |||||||
| Customer-related | $ | 269 | $ (269) $ | — | |||
| Concession rights | 407 | (406) | 1 | ||||
| Technology-related intangibles | 342 | (300) | 42 | ||||
| Other(1) | 38 | (36) | 2 | ||||
| Total | 1,056 | (1,011) | 45 | ||||
| Indefinite-lived intangible assets: | |||||||
| Tradenames(2) | 2,794 | — | 2,794 | ||||
| Other(3) | 24 | — | 24 | ||||
| Total | 2,818 | — | 2,818 | ||||
| Total intangible assets, net | $ | 3,874 | $ (1,011) $ | 2,863 | |||
(1) Other amortizable intangible assets primarily include reacquired franchise rights.
(3) Other indefinite-lived intangible asse
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 102–301)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Dollar Rent A Car's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the total expected amortization expense is $35. This expense is broken down into yearly estimates.
The amortization expense is projected to be $22 in 2025 and $10 in 2026. The projection decreases to $3 in 2027.
For the years 2028, 2029, and after 2029, the amortization expense is projected to be zero. This information is useful for prospective franchisees to understand the expected amortization expenses over the next few years.
Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only.
It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.