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Becoming a licensee might seem a daunting task at the outset... but the procedure is seamless at Avis Budget Group. It has to be. We manage nearly 200 individual licensees in over 160 countries operating in excess of 2,200 locations. For this to work, we run a tight ship, with processes finessed over a 70-year period.

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Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of vehicle rental and car sharing services, operating three of the most recognised brands in the industry through Avis, Buget and Zipcar.

The company is a leading vehicle rental operator in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions. Avis Budget Group and its licensees operate the Avis and Budget brands in approximately 180 countries.

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Avis Budget Group is a leading global provider of vehicle rental and car sharing services, operating three of the most recognised brands in the industry through Avis, Buget and Zipcar.

The company is a leading vehicle rental operator in North America, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and certain other regions. Avis Budget Group and its licensees operate the Avis and Budget brands in approximately 180 countries.

Together, our brands help the company meet a wide range of customer needs throughout the world. Avis is positioned to serve the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry, and Budget is focused primarily on more value-conscious segments of the industry.

Avis Budget Group licenses the use of the Avis and Budget trademarks to licensees in areas in which the company does not operate directly. These brands have an extended global reach with more than 11,000 car and truck rental locations througout the world.

Zipcar is the world's leading car sharing company, with nearly one million members in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Avis Budget Group operates Budget Truck, one of the leading truck rental businesses in the United States.

Avis Budget Group also owns Payless, a car rental brand that operates in the deep-value segment of the industry; Apex, a leading deep-value car rental brand in New Zealand and Australia; and Maggiore, Italy's fourth-largest vehicle rental business. The company has two operating regions: the Americas and International, with the licensee function operating as a global team with offices in EMEA, Latin America and Asia.

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Together, our brands help the company meet a wide range of customer needs throughout the world. Avis is positioned to serve the premium commercial and leisure segments of the travel industry, and Budget is focused primarily on more value-conscious segments of the industry.

Avis Budget Group licenses the use of the Avis and Budget trademarks to licensees in areas in which the company does not operate directly. These brands have an extended global reach with more than 11,000 car and truck rental locations througout the world.

Zipcar is the world's leading car sharing company, with nearly one million members in the United States, Canada and Europe.

Avis Budget Group operates Budget Truck, one of the leading truck rental businesses in the United States.

Avis Budget Group also owns Payless, a car rental brand that operates in the deep-value segment of the industry; Apex, a leading deep-value car rental brand in New Zealand and Australia; and Maggiore, Italy's fourth-largest vehicle rental business. The company has two operating regions: the Americas and International, with the licensee function operating as a global team with offices in EMEA, Latin America and Asia.

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Welcome to Avis Budget Group's franchising size. We operate some of the industry's most recognisable brands, including Avis, Budget, Payless, Apex and Zipcar.

With our brands we offer a range of transportation options including rental, leasing, chauffeur drive and car sharing in over 180 countries across the world. Is your business ready to be the latest addition to our family?

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Commercial Discussions

First, we offer commercial terms. These generally comprise of a one-off territory fee that for the duration of the agreement (including any subsequent contract renewals provides you exclusive rights to the agreed brand in the territory under discussion. In addition we will agree revenue-based royalty fees payable monthly on the preceding month's revenue (fees vary by business segment, e.g. rental, leasing, chauffeur drive etc. and vehicle type, e.g. passenger cars, buses, commercial vehicles etc.). A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will accompany these discussions. Other fees such as reservation fees, travel agency commissions, factoring fees and so on will also be shared with you.

Legal Paperwork

In parallel to the commercial discussions, we will work with you to confirm that your financial worth and liquidty is sufficient to operate a successful vehicle rental business. Assuming this to the the case and the following agreement on commercial terms, a contract will be drawn up which will include the minimum expected size of your network, levels of fleet and royalty payments per year of the contract as well as the date on which operations are due to commence.

System Set-up

We have over 70 years experience in renting and managing vehicle fleets, and with this comes many years of investment and development in financial and operational systems. We will work with you to evaluate your needs and identify which of our systems would benefit your new franchise operation. This includes integration with and access to our global reservation system.

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What are the financial requirements that I need to meet to be a licensee?

What are the financial requirements that I need to meet to be a licensee?

How long does the process to become a licensee take?

How long does the process to become a licensee take?

What is the licensee term and what's the renewal process?

What is the licensee term and what's the renewal process?

What is the territory fee?

What is the territory fee?

What territory does a license include?

What territory does a license include?

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Who we are

First, we offer commercial terms. These generally comprise of a one-off territory fee that for the duration of the agreement (including any subsequent contract renewals provides you exclusive rights to the agreed brand in the territory under discussion. In addition we will agree revenue-based royalty fees payable monthly on the preceding month's revenue (fees vary by business segment, e.g. rental, leasing, chauffeur drive etc. and vehicle type, e.g. passenger cars, buses, commercial vehicles etc.). A non-disclosure agreement (NDA) will accompany these discussions. Other fees such as reservation fees, travel agency commissions, factoring fees and so on will also be shared with you.

Why choose us

Seven compelling reasons why it pays to operate one of ABG's leading global brands as a licensee.

The Process

Becoming a licensee might seem a daunting task at the outset ... but the procedure is seamless at Avis Budget Group. It has to be. We manage nearly 200 individual licensees in over 160 countries operating in excess of 2,200 locations.

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Strong Partnerships

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Regional and International Support

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Digital Platform

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Building Loyalty

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Global Distribution Systems

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Innovative Technology

With the rapid advances in technology both within our vehicle as well as that which our customers use, ABG continues to invest heavily in developing innovating products that simplify and enhance our customers' experience as well as deliver operational and financial efficiencies.

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Strong Partnerships

Over our 70+ years of history we have developed strong local, regional and global partnerships. From airlines and trains to credit cards and hotels.

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Regional and International Support

Even after you have successfully launched your new franchise business, our support will continue. We will provide access to Avis Budget University which offers online training courses and materials for you and your staff, as well as to our digital library of brand and marketing assets. In additional, you will have access to a Self-Service Finance Portal through which you can manage your monthly statements. Naturally you will also receive ongoing support through a corporate support team based in your region.

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