How many AVIS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, AVIS has 186 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1946.

Can you get an SBA loan for a AVIS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for AVIS franchises. Historical data shows 26 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for AVIS franchisees, with an average loan amount of $490,477. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is AVIS a good franchise to buy?

AVIS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 186+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

AVIS

Avis franchises allow operators to rent automobiles without drivers to the general public for periods of 180 days or less under the Avis trademarks, utilizing a uniform Rent A Car System with centralized reservations via the Wizard system. Franchisees must offer required products and services such as loss damage waivers, optional insurance, child seats, and navigation devices, and participate in corporate rate programs for national accounts. The business model targets business and leisure customers in a competitive market including national chains and local independents, with demand varying by population density and seasonality.

186

Locations

$626K–$1588K

Investment

Since 1946

Franchising

AutomotiveParsippany, NJAvis Budget Group, Inc.www.avis.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$625,500 – $1,588,400

Low: $625,500High: $1,588,400

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

7.50%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$369 – $1,288

Item 6 of FDD

7.5% royalty + 0% ad fund + $369-$1,288/mo technology/network fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How AVIS Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 96% of Automotive Services franchises
Top 10 largest franchise system in Automotive Services
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Automotive Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
AVIS Current	$626K – $1.6M	$50K	7.5%	186
Tire Pros	$12K – $137K	$7K	N/A	644
MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES (MICHELIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE NETWORK)	$189K – $4.3M	$3K	N/A	340
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE	$550K – $680K	$135K	50.0%	302
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE	$530K – $645K	$135K	50.0%	265
TOMMY'S EXPRESS	$5.0M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	206
Automotive Services Average 24 franchises	$442K – $985K	$47K	12.8%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 24 Automotive Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1NJ

2WI

3PA

4ND

5AK

6MO

7AL

8GA

9UT

10MN

11SD

12IA

13MI

14LA

15WY

+8 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for AVIS franchisees (2013 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$490,477

Total Volume

$12.8M

Default Rate

0.0%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

187 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

187 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases4

Primarily termination disputes with former licensees and independent operators, and one misrepresentation dispute regarding franchise location operations.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

N/A

Non-Renewals

N/A

Reacquired

N/A

Ceased Ops

N/A

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a AVIS franchise ranges from $625,500 to $1,588,400. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.5% of gross sales.