Is dollar rent a car a franchise?

Yes. dollar rent a car offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 66 franchised and 196 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 89).

How much does it cost to open a dollar rent a car franchise?

The dollar rent a car Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $879,300–$16,249,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 49). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote.

What is the dollar rent a car initial franchise fee?

The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 41). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report.

Does dollar rent a car disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. The reviewed dollar rent a car FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19.

How many dollar rent a car locations are there?

The FDD reports 262 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 89). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability.

Is dollar rent a car a good franchise to buy?

Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

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Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

Researching dollar rent a car franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

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Dollar Rent A Car provides rental vehicles for leisure and business travelers. The brand serves customers through airport and neighborhood locations and offers vehicle choices suited to different travel needs.

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dollar rent a car quick facts

Is dollar rent a car a franchise?: Yes. dollar rent a car offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2025, it reported 66 franchised and 196 company-owned outlets (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 89).
How much does it cost to open a dollar rent a car franchise?: The dollar rent a car Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $879,300–$16,249,000 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 49). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
What is the dollar rent a car initial franchise fee?: The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $25,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 41). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
Does dollar rent a car disclose financial performance (Item 19)?: No. The reviewed dollar rent a car FDD states that it does not make a financial performance representation in Item 19. Details
How many dollar rent a car locations are there?: The FDD reports 262 outlets at the end of 2025 (2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 89). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
Is dollar rent a car a good franchise to buy?: Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 makes no financial performance representation, so ask current owners about results; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 lists every recurring fee beyond royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

What the disclosures show

1Opening costs are estimated at $879,300 – $16,249,000 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
2The franchisor makes no financial performance representation in Item 19.
3Outlets grew by 13 in 2025, to 262 (United States includingterritories, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

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Costs · Items 5–7

What does it cost to open?

Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

Startup Investment — Item 7

Total estimated initial investment

2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 49

Standard single-unit franchise fee

2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 41
Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

Ongoing Fees — Item 6

Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

32 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

Financial Performance — Item 19

What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

No financial performance representation in Item 19

The reviewed 2026 FDD for dollar rent a car has no Item 19 figures on record. Franopolis does not estimate revenue or earnings in their place; ask the franchisor and current owners what unit-level information they can share.

Outlet Changes — Item 20

How has the outlet count changed?

United States includingterritories, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of 2025 of each year.

2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 89

Net +25 outlets, 2023–2025

Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2025 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

Questions to investigate

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For the franchisor

Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($879,300 – $16,249,000) vary most by market, and why?
Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?
dollar rent a car reports no financial performance figures in Item 19. What information can you share about unit-level results?
Reported units went from 249 to 262 in 2025. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?
Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

For current and former owners

How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?
How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?
What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

For your advisors

Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.
Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

Sources & vintage history

Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

Citations (2026 FDD)

[1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 49
[2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 41
[3]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 89

"PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page. Source document: FDD

Territory & operations

29 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

Legal & agreement

Franchisor financial statements

Fiscal year	Measure	Reported value
2025	assets cash and cash equivalents	$565
2025	restricted cash nonvehicle	$285
2025	total receivables, net	$1,110
2025	prepaid expenses and other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$779
2025	accumulated depreciation	-$1,513
2025	otherMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$7
2025	property and equipment, net	$566
2025	operating lease right-of-use assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$2,257
2025	intangible assets, net	$2,858
2025	goodwill	$1,045
2025	accrued taxes, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing	$131
2025	liabilities and stockholder's equity vehicle payables	$342

These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

At a glance

Business history

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Owner participation

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Litigation disclosure

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Bankruptcy disclosure

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Agreement term

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Reader notes on wording

Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AL 2024 — Nonrenewals
“2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AL 2024 — Reacquired
“2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2024 — Nonrenewals
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2024 — Reacquired
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2024 — Terminations
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — Start
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2024 — End
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2024 — Other ceased
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — Terminations
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — Nonrenewals
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — Opened
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — End
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — Reacquired
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2025 — Other ceased
“2025 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 90 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 2 Washington 2024 — Transfers
“2024 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2023 — Opened
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2023 — End
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2023 — Start
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2024 — Opened
“2024 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2023 — Other ceased
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AK 2023 — Terminations
“2023 3 0 0 0 0 0 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AL 2025 — Opened
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2023 — Terminations
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2023 — Other ceased
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2023 — Opened
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AL 2025 — Terminations
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2024 — Nonrenewals
“2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2024 — Start
“2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2024 — Terminations
“2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2023 — End
“2023 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2025 — Other ceased
“2025 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2024 — End
“2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2024 — Opened
“2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2023 — Start
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2024 — Terminations
“2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2023 — Other ceased
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2023 — End
“2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AR 2025 — Start
“2025 2 0 0 0 0 0 2”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2025 — Start
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 CA 2023 — End
“2023 4 1 1 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 CA 2023 — Other ceased
“2023 4 1 1 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2024 — End
“2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2025 — End
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2025 — Nonrenewals
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 CA 2024 — Opened
“2024 4 1 0 0 0 0 5”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 AZ 2025 — Terminations
“2025 1 0 0 0 0 0 1”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 CA 2023 — Reacquired
“2023 4 1 1 0 0 0 4”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 CA 2025 — Terminations
“2025 5 0 0 0 0 2 3”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.
Item 20 · PDF p. 91 · 2026 FDD
Our summary: Table 3 CA 2024 — End
“2024 4 1 0 0 0 0 5”
Note: Item 20 state- or ownership-specific row; only national/systemwide Total rows are eligible for verification.

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What does it cost to open?

Startup Investment — Item 7

Ongoing Fees — Item 6

What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

How has the outlet count changed?

Questions to investigate

For the franchisor

For current and former owners

For your advisors

Sources & vintage history

Citations (2026 FDD)

Territory & operations

Legal & agreement

Franchisor financial statements

SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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