U-Save Car & Truck Rental

Item 7 in the 2025 FDD pegs initial investment at $167,900-$1,547,250, spanning basic commercial setups to airport locations, with hefty build-out and vehicle acquisition driving the high end. Ongoing fees bite at 6% royalty (or $500-$1,500 monthly minimum), 2% brand/ad fund (minimum $500/month), plus $75-$200 monthly GDS support—elevated minimums versus category norms where royalties often float purely on gross without floors. No Item 19 means zero validated revenue or profit benchmarks, forcing reliance on franchisee calls for opaque AUV insights; this opacity amplifies risk in a capital-intensive field demanding fleet turnover.

System health shows stability over expansion: 69 locations in 2023 swelled to 72 in 2024 (+4%), with 6 projected new units signaling cautious growth since 1999 franchising. Just one SBA loan on record at $72,000 average underscores low federal financing appeal, possibly reflecting self-funded operators or perceived risks. A discontinued 2020 Canadian litigation against parent Green Motion flags past disclosure issues, though resolved—scan Item 20 for terminations/transfers to gauge churn. For investors eyeing vehicle rental, U-Save's wide cost band suits varied risk appetites, but absent earnings data and slow scaling demand rigorous validation before committing.