What was the total number of Dollar Rent A Car outlets in Iowa at the end of 2024?
Dollar_Rent_A_Car Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
data systems of the franchisor and reasonable calculations derived from those reports
Table No. 4 Status of Company-Owned Outlets For Years 2022 to 2024
| State | Year | Outlets at the Start of the Year | Outlets Opened | Outlets Reacquired from Franchisee | Outlets Closed | Outlets Sold to Franchisee | Outlets at End
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, there was 1 outlet in Iowa at the end of 2024. At the start of 2024, there was 1 outlet. No additional outlets were opened, reacquired, or sold to franchisees, and no outlets closed during 2024. This means that the number of Dollar Rent A Car locations in Iowa remained stable throughout the year.
For a prospective franchisee, this indicates a limited but consistent presence of Dollar Rent A Car in Iowa. It could suggest a stable market or limited growth opportunities in the state. A potential franchisee might want to investigate the performance of the existing outlet to gauge the brand's potential in Iowa.
It's important to note that this data reflects the number of outlets, not necessarily the financial performance or customer satisfaction of those locations. Further due diligence, including reviewing Item 19 (Financial Performance Representations) and speaking with current and former franchisees, is essential to assess the viability of a Dollar Rent A Car franchise in Iowa.