U-Save Car & Truck Rental
U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchises enable operators to run vehicle rental businesses offering cars and trucks to domestic and international drivers, tourists, and commercial businesses. Franchisees establish single-location outlets in commercial/residential trade areas or at airports, adhering to the franchisor's standardized operating procedures and using the U-Save trademarks. The business model revolves around granting franchise rights for these rental services in defined territories.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty (or min $500-$1,500/mo) + 2% marketing fund (or min $500/mo) + $75-$200/mo GDS support fee
How U-Save Car & Truck Rental Compares
Key Insights
- One of the lowest investment costs in Vehicle Rental (ranked #2 of 7)
- #2 largest franchise system in Vehicle Rental
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
U-Save Car & Truck Rental Current | $168K – $1.5M | N/A | 6.0% | 72 |
| PacLease | $454K – $904K | $4K | 1.0% | 437 |
| Fireside RV Rental | $38K – $80K | $35K | 10.0% | 37 |
| Priceless Car and Truck Rental | $214K – $1.8M | $30K | 4.0% | 37 |
| Priceless Car and Truck Rental | $315K – $1.6M | $30K | 4.0% | 12 |
| Payless | $626K – $1.6M | $50K | 7.5% | 12 |
Vehicle Rental Average 7 franchises | $283K – $1.3M | $33K | 5.5% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 7 Vehicle Rental 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
+14 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchisees (2014 – 2014)
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
42 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
One case by a former Canadian franchisee of the parent company (Green Motion Limited) alleging violations of Ontario franchise disclosure law, breach of duties, and seeking rescission and damages; discontinued in 2020.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise ranges from $167,900 to $1,547,250. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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