What was the total number of Dollar Rent A Car outlets at the end of 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 total number of outlets at the end of 2023 was 237. This number reflects the total of both franchised and company-owned locations. At the start of 2023, there were 240 total outlets, which means that there was a net decrease of 3 outlets during the year.
Specifically, the FDD indicates that there were 64 franchised outlets and 173 company-owned outlets at the close of 2023. This breakdown is important for prospective franchisees to understand the composition of the Dollar Rent A Car system. The balance between franchised and company-owned locations can influence the support, resources, and overall strategic direction of the franchise network.
Understanding the net change in outlets is also crucial for potential franchisees. A decrease in total outlets, as seen in 2023, may prompt further investigation into the reasons behind the closures or changes in ownership. This information can help a franchisee assess the stability and growth potential of the Dollar Rent A Car franchise system. It would be prudent to ask the franchisor about the reasons for the net decrease of 3 outlets in 2023 to fully understand the dynamics of the system.