U-Save Car & Truck Rental Franchise Review & Verdict (2026)

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

U-Save Car & Truck Rental fits owner-operators looking for a mid-scale hospitality concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$168K - $1.5M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$10K

Royalty (Item 6)

6% + 2% ad

System size (Item 20)

67

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

4+ yrs

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Buyer qualifications

✓Financing available

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 6% + ad fund 2% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (6%)

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Ad fund (2%)

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Total / year

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▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

72

Total units open

3

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

3

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

4

Strengths identified

5

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How U-Save Car & Truck Rental ranks against 80 Hospitality & Travel peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

15th pct · of 80 peers

Franchise fee

11th pct · of 80 peers

System size

59th pct · of 80 peers

Hospitality & Travel industry averages

Avg investment

$6.2M - $22.5M

Avg franchise fee

$42K

Avg system size

212

Franchises analyzed

80

How U-Save Car & Truck Rental stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
U-Save Car & Truck Rental None $10K $168K - $1.5M 6% 67
Green Motion North AmericaSimilar price None $10K $168K - $1.5M 6% 2
CpBiggest system Disclosed $11K $2K - $21K 1.5–3% 3,124
TaTop-rated in category None $140K $1.5M - $14.1M 2–4.5% 33

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise cost?

U-Save Car & Truck Rental requires a $10,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $167,900–$1,547,250, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns U-Save Car & Truck Rental?

U-Save Car & Truck Rental is franchised by U-Save International LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the franchisor's corporate history, parents, and predecessors.

Does U-Save Car & Truck Rental disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

No. U-Save Car & Truck Rental does not include a financial performance representation in its FDD. Prospective buyers should rely on validation calls with existing franchisees and benchmark against industry medians.

What ongoing fees does U-Save Car & Truck Rental charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 6% of Gross Revenue and an advertising fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenue on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many U-Save Car & Truck Rental locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, U-Save Car & Truck Rental has 67 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, U-Save Car & Truck Rental discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years, a transfer fee of $75. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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