About Thrifty Franchise
Vehicle Rental Businesses providing vehicles for hire without a driver for a period of 365 days or less, whether on one or more rental agreements, for transient rental purposes and insurance and mechanical related vehicle replacement purposes
Thrifty Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$564K
Average Investment
$6.6M
Maximum Investment
$12.5M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | N/A | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | N/A | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $564,300 – $12,539,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $564K–$12.5M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $100,000 |
| Training Expenses | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Passenger Cars | $435,000 | $11,700,000 |
| Courtesy Vehicles | $55,000 | $350,000 |
| Equipment and Supplies | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| Insurance | $5,000 | $40,000 |
| Professional Fees | $3,000 | $10,000 |
| Computer System, Hardware and Software | $11,500 | $250,000 |
| Optional Software | $1,500 | $15,000 |
| Business License | $100 | $500 |
| Miscellaneous Installation Fees | $200 | $500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $20,000 | $50,000 |
| Total (excluding Real Estate & Improvements) | $564,300 | $12,539,000 |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Description | Non-exclusive geographic Franchised Territory identified by city or other political subdivision(s) in Attachment A to Franchise Agreement. Franchisor retains right to use Marks within and outside Territory. No rights of first refusal to acquire additional franchises. Franchisee may not solicit reservations from outside Territory without prior permission. |
Thrifty Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Thrifty does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Thrifty does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Thrifty Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThrifty has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Thrifty System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Thrifty currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Thrifty Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Thrifty franchise ranges from $564,300 to $12,539,000, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Thrifty charges a royalty fee of N/A of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Thrifty Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Thrifty to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Thrifty does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Thrifty has been offering franchise opportunities. The FDD shows an investment range of $564,300-$12,539,000, a N/A royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is N/A and the total investment ranges from $564,300 to $12,539,000 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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