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AVIS

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.

189locations
$626K–$1588K
Since 1946
AutomotiveParsippany, NJAvis Budget Group, Inc.www.avis.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$45,000
Initial Investment
$625,500 – $1,588,400
Royalty Rate
7.50%
Brand Fund
4.00%
Fixed Monthly Fees
$153 – $207

7.5% royalty + up to 4% ad fund + $24/mo technical support + $18/mo internet access + $150/mo admin reporting

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How AVIS Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 92% of Automotive Services franchises
  • Top 10 largest franchise system in Automotive Services
  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Automotive Services
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
AVIS
Current
$626K – $1.6M$45K7.5%189
Tire Pros$12K – $137K$7KN/A644
MICHELIN RETREAD TECHNOLOGIES (MICHELIN COMMERCIAL SERVICE NETWORK)$189K – $4.3M$3KN/A340
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE$515K – $650K$85K50.0%302
CHRISTIAN BROTHERS AUTOMOTIVE$530K – $645K$135K50.0%265
TOMMY'S EXPRESS$3.5M – $11.8M$50K4.0%244
Automotive Services Average
24 franchises
$394K – $1.2M$45K12.8%–

* 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 (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1NJ
41
2WI
31
3ND
14
4PA
14
5AK
13
6MO
11
7AL
10
8MN
6
9IA
6
10SD
6
11GA
6
12UT
6
13WY
4
14LA
4
15MI
4

+8 more states

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SBA Loan History

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

Total Loans
26
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.

26 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

100 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases12

Primarily termination disputes, fee collection matters, alleged misclassification of agency operators as independent contractors, and alleged deceptive marketing practices related to charges.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
0
Ceased Ops
1
Transfers
15
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
0

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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 $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.5% of gross sales.