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Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Cost & Facts · Auto & Travel

Explore Dollar Rent A Car franchise costs, fees, unit count, and Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). Request the full FDD free below.

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Auto & TravelFounded 2002· 24 yrs56 unitsdollar.com
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Total Investment

Franchise Fee

$25K – $125K

Unit Count

56

Year Founded

2002

Overview

Why Dollar Rent A Car?

Dollar Rent A Car is a auto & travel brand with over 24 years of operating history and 56 active locations. The full Franchise Disclosure Document, including unit-level financials, territory terms, training requirements, and franchisee obligations, is available on request.

The Numbers

Investment & Fees

Total initial investment
Initial franchise fee
$25K – $125K
Royalty fee
Available on request
Ad / marketing fee
Available on request

Regulatory Filings

FDDs on file

2025202020192018201720162013

Latest FDD on file: 2025. Request the document below to see Item 19 financial performance, Item 7 estimated initial investment, and territory disclosures.

Why every serious buyer requests the FDD

The Franchise Disclosure Document is the single most important piece of paperwork in your due diligence. It's federally mandated and contains everything a franchisor is required to share before you sign.

  • Item 7: full breakdown of your real startup costs
  • Item 19: actual unit-level revenue performance
  • Item 20: franchisee count, openings, closures, transfers
  • Item 21: audited financial statements

Frequently Asked

Dollar Rent A Car franchise FAQ

Is Dollar Rent A Car a franchise?

Yes. Dollar Rent A Car is a franchise in the auto & travel category, which means you can own and operate a Dollar Rent A Car location under a franchise agreement with the franchisor. The franchisor provides the brand, systems, and ongoing support in exchange for an initial franchise fee and royalties, all disclosed in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

What is the Dollar Rent A Car franchise fee?

The Dollar Rent A Car initial franchise fee is $25K – $125K, paid to the franchisor at signing. This is separate from total investment and does not include build-out, equipment, or working capital.

How many Dollar Rent A Car franchise locations are there?

Dollar Rent A Car operates 56 active locations as of the most recent FDD filing. Request the latest FDD for state-by-state distribution and openings/closures from Item 20.

When was Dollar Rent A Car founded?

Dollar Rent A Car was founded in 2002, giving the brand 24 years of operating history. Brand longevity matters in franchising because it correlates with refined operations, established supplier relationships, and a tested franchisee playbook.

Is a Dollar Rent A Car franchise profitable?

Dollar Rent A Car unit-level profitability depends on location, operating costs, staffing, and management. When a franchisor makes an earnings claim, it appears in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document, the only place franchise financial performance is officially disclosed. Request the Dollar Rent A Car FDD on this page to review any Item 19 financial performance representation.

How do I apply for a Dollar Rent A Car franchise opportunity?

Submit a request through this page to receive the Dollar Rent A Car Franchise Disclosure Document. The FDD contains everything you need to evaluate the opportunity: Item 7 investment, Item 19 financial performance, Item 20 unit counts and franchisee turnover, and Item 21 audited financials. There is no cost or obligation to request the FDD.

Where can I get the Dollar Rent A Car FDD?

The current Dollar Rent A Car FDD can be requested directly through this page. Franchise Disclosure Documents are federally regulated by the FTC and must be provided to prospective franchisees at least 14 days before signing any binding agreement or paying any fee.

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