2026 FDD Issued Apr 30, 2026 Minnesota Commerce (CARDS)
U-Save Car & Truck Rental Franchise Cost (2026)
A U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise costs an estimated $167,900 – $1,547,250 to open, according to Item 7 of the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD). That total includes the $10,000 – $800,000 initial franchise fee (Item 5) and covers this format: Single Outlet. Item 6 lists royalty fee: 6% of Gross Revenue, subject to the conditions below. This record has unresolved source-review issues and was published provisionally before independent verification was complete.
Read the source-review hold before using these figures.
- Total investment
- $168K – $1.55MItem 7 source and qualifications
- Franchise fee
- $10K – $800KItem 5 source and terms
- Royalty
- 6% of Gross RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
- Brand fund
- 2% of Gross RevenueItem 6 conditions and fee bases apply
What stands out about U-Save Car & Truck Rental
The franchisor holds the cash. Item 6 says it collects each outlet's gross revenue, takes its fees and passes on the balance, and an Item 7 note requires a reserve in the business account tied to recent revenue. The royalty of 6% of Gross Revenue and the marketing fund contribution of 2% of Gross Revenue both carry monthly minimums.
The price depends on the territory. Item 5 sets the franchise fee anywhere in a range of $10,000 – $800,000 according to market potential such as airport passenger volume, which, with the cost of an opening rental fleet, is why the investment estimate spans $167,900 – $1,547,250.
Reservations bring their own charges. Bookings through the central reservations system carry per-reservation fees, no-show fees and broker commissions that can take a large share of a rental's value, and refunds the franchisor grants to settle customer disputes are charged back to the outlet.
The system is shrinking. Item 20 shows no franchised openings in 2025 and 5 terminations, leaving 67 outlets, and with no Item 19 the FDD gives no revenue figures. The 2023 row of the franchised status table also does not add up as printed.
What are the initial franchise fees and financial requirements for U-Save Car & Truck Rental?
Item 5 lists an initial franchise fee of $10,000 – $800,000 for U-Save Car & Truck Rental. Check the cited Item 5 for payment timing, discounts and format-specific terms.
Item 5 (PDF pages 10-11): $10,000 to $800,000, set by the territory's market potential (population, airport passenger volume and commercial accounts), paid in a lump sum at signing and non-refundable. You also pay a non-refundable Initial Reservation Deposit of $2,500 to $25,000, a Central Reservations Systems security deposit of $700 (or $2,000 with GDS booking, plus a $1,000 GDS set-up fee), and a reservation-system implementation fee that typically runs $1,100 to $2,200.
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 11.
This record lists no minimum net worth or liquid-capital requirement for U-Save Car & Truck Rental, because no sourced figure has been recorded. Ask the franchisor for its current financial qualifications in writing.
How much does it cost to open a U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise? (Item 7)
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16.
Item 7 of U-Save Car & Truck Rental’s 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document estimates the total cost to open one single outlet at $167,900 – $1,547,250. This total includes the initial franchise fee.
| Expense Category | Low ($) | High ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $10,000 | $800,000 |
| Initial Reservation Deposit | $2,500 | $25,000 |
| Central Reservations Systems Set-Up | $700 | $5,000 |
| Your Training Expenses | $500 | $3,000 |
| Premises Deposits | $6,500 | $24,750 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $25,000 | $75,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment and Signage | $6,000 | $17,500 |
| Computer Systems | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Vehicles | $100,000 | $500,000 |
| Grand Opening Marketing | $500 | $5,000 |
| Professional Fees | $2,000 | $10,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $200 | $4,000 |
| Insurance | $2,000 | $18,000 |
| Additional Funds - Three Months | $10,000 | $50,000 |
| Total | $167,900 | $1,547,250 |
Item 7 (PDF pages 15-18) prints $167,900 to $1,547,250; its 14 lines add to that total. The franchise fee ($10,000 to $800,000) and the opening fleet of 20 vehicles ($100,000 to $500,000) drive the range. Note 7 first says the estimate assumes buying the fleet in full, then that vehicles will be leased or financed. Note 1 requires a reserve in the business bank account of the greater of two months of operations or 17% of Gross Revenue.
What ongoing royalties and fees does U-Save Car & Truck Rental charge? (Item 6)
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11.
Item 6 of U-Save Car & Truck Rental’s 2026 FDD lists the charges below. Recurring charges and charges triggered by a transfer, renewal or other event have different conditions. Read each fee’s basis and notes before comparing rates.
How to read an Item 6 fee table.
| Fee Type | Amount / Rate | Payment Frequency | Notes & Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenue | Every period | The greater of 6% of Gross Revenue or $500 a month in year 1, $1,000 in year 2 and $1,500 from year 3, due by the 15th. The franchisor collects Gross Revenue, deducts its fees and distributes the balance to you (note 1). (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Required Minimum Expenditure for Local Marketing and Advertising | $5,000 per year | Every period | At least $5,000 a year, paid to third parties; all advertising needs approval (note 2). (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Marketing Fund Contribution | 2% of Gross Revenue | Every period | The greater of 2% of Gross Revenue or $500 a month, deducted from collected revenue. (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| Advertising Cooperative | Varies | When it applies | Not currently assessed; you must join if one is formed. (Item 6, PDF p. 11) |
| GDS Support Fee | Varies | When it applies | $75 per month, not to exceed $200, under the Central Reservations Systems Agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Booking Fees | Varies | When it applies | $5 to $20 per reservation. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| No Show Fees | Varies | When it applies | $3.95 to $9.95 per incident, not to exceed $15. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Broker Commissions | Varies | When it applies | 10% to 32% per reservation, not to exceed 32%. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Broker Overrides/Marketing Contributions | Varies | When it applies | 10% to 25% per reservation, not to exceed 25%. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Customer Complaint Fee | Varies | When it applies | $0.15 per complaint lodged with the central reservations system. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Customer Dispute Resolution | Varies | When it applies | Amounts refunded on your behalf, at least the greater of the full rental charges or $100. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Internal Systems Fee | Varies | When it applies | Currently $0; not to exceed $500 per month for new internal systems. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Late Charge | Varies | When it applies | 5% of overdue amounts. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Interest Charge | Varies | When it applies | The lower of 18% a year or the legal maximum. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Non-sufficient Funds Fee | $100 | When it applies | $100 per returned payment. (Item 6, PDF p. 12) |
| Relocation Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | $5,000 if a relocation is approved. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Successor Term Fee | $5,000 | When it applies | $5,000 before signing the successor agreement. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Transfer Fee | Varies | When it applies | 75% of the then-current initial franchise fee; 50% to an existing franchisee in good standing, $1,500 to your own entity, $3,500 to a spouse, parent or child on death or disability. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Initial Training (replacement or additional trainees) | Varies | When it applies | $100 per person. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Additional Training | Varies | When it applies | $500 per day tuition plus travel; meetings or conventions can require up to five days a year (note 3). (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Remedial Training Fee | Varies | When it applies | $600 per trainer plus travel and living expenses. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Interim Management Support Fee | Varies | When it applies | 20% of Gross Revenue plus expenses if the franchisor manages your business on site. (Item 6, PDF p. 13) |
| Examination of Books and Records | Varies | When it applies | Up to $1,000 plus expenses if Gross Revenue was understated by 3% or more. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Evaluation Fee | Varies | When it applies | Inspection and testing costs, up to $1,000, for an unapproved item or supplier (note 4). (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Accounting Services | Varies | When it applies | Actual costs, up to $1,000, if you must use the designated accounting service. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Operations Manual Replacement Fee | $150 | When it applies | $150 plus shipping. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Liquidated Damages | Varies | When it applies | The greater of $50,000 or the average monthly royalty and marketing contribution for the 12 months before default times the lesser of 24 or the months left in the term. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Insurance Reimbursement | Varies | When it applies | Insurance costs the franchisor pays for you plus a 10% administrative fee. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Reimbursement of Cost and Expenses for Non-compliance | Varies | When it applies | Actual costs, up to $1,000 (note 5). (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Quality Review Services | Varies | When it applies | Actual cost of mystery shops or customer-satisfaction monitoring, up to $1,000. (Item 6, PDF p. 14) |
| Reimbursement of Legal Fees and Expenses | Varies | When it applies | Costs and attorneys' fees from your failure to pay or comply; the prevailing party recovers its fees. (Item 6, PDF p. 15) |
Explore annual fees and payback assumptions
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U-Save Car & Truck Rental startup investment and modeled fees over 10 years
A source check placed this record on review hold. Automatic fee estimates are withheld until the outstanding issues are resolved. Item 6 charges the greater of 6% of Gross Revenue or a monthly minimum ($500 in year 1, $1,000 in year 2, $1,500 from year 3), and a marketing fund contribution of the greater of 2% or $500 a month, plus per-reservation charges. Because of the minimums and booking charges, this record does not produce an annual fee estimate or payback preset. See the fee amounts and definitions in Item 6 above. Open the calculator with your own assumptions.
Item 20: U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchised outlet history
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 39.
Item 20 Table 3 reports 67 franchised outlets at the end of 2025. The company-owned table reports a further 0 outlets.
| Year | Franchised at Start | Opened | Reported Exits | At End | Franchise Exit Rate (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 71 | 1 | 4 | 69 | — |
| 2024 | 69 | 3 | 0 | 72 | — |
| 2025 | 72 | 0 | 5 | 67 | — |
Calculated outlet totals, net growth and exit rates are withheld because this record has not cleared the current Item 20 source checks. The table retains the outlet counts printed in Item 20. Read the unresolved source issues.
Reported exits include terminations, non-renewals, franchisor reacquisitions and other cessations. A reacquired outlet may continue operating. How we calculate the exit rate. How to read the Item 20 outlet tables.
Item 20 Table 3 (PDF page 39) prints 2023 as start 71, opened 1, ceased 4, end 69, which does not add up (it yields 68); 2024 and 2025 add up. There are no company-owned outlets and no transfers in 2023-2025. Table 5 lists 6 projected franchised openings.
How much do U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise owners make? (Item 19)
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 36.
U-Save Car & Truck Rental’s 2026 FDD has no Item 19 financial performance representation, so it gives no official sales, profit or owner-pay figures. Treat any earnings claim you hear from a salesperson with caution, and ask current owners (their contacts are listed in Item 20).
Item 19 (PDF page 36) states that the franchisor does not make any representations about the financial performance of company-owned or franchised outlets.
Payback calculator (enter your own assumptions) Check any inputs against this record’s Item 7 startup costs and Item 6 fee rules.
How long is the U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise agreement term?
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 17, PDF p. 31.
The standard U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise agreement runs 10 years, with renewal terms of 10 years.
Item 17 (PDF page 31): a 10-year term with one 10-year successor term if you are in good standing, with no more than three defaults, unless the franchisor withdraws from the area; requires notice, the then-current agreement, a release and the $5,000 fee.
How long does it take to open a U-Save Car & Truck Rental franchise? (Item 11)
Source: U-Save Car & Truck Rental 2026 FDD, Item 11, PDF p. 22.
Item 11 of the 2026 FDD states the time from signing the Franchise Agreement to opening: between 90 and 180 days.
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Sources
U-Save International LLC Franchise Disclosure Document, issued April 30, 2026, as filed with the Minnesota Commerce (CARDS). Read the source FDD PDF. How to get this FDD yourself.
- Item 5: cited PDF p. 11
- Item 6: cited PDF p. 11
- Item 7: cited PDF p. 16
- Item 19: cited PDF p. 36
- Item 20: cited PDF p. 39
- Agreement term (Item 17): cited PDF p. 31
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Document & verification changelog
- November 3, 2026: Source review hold recorded. Unresolved corrections are listed in this source section.
- November 3, 2026: Initial cost profile published from the 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document (issued April 30, 2026).
- November 3, 2026: Rechecked against the April 30, 2026 Minnesota FDD: Items 1, 5, 6, 7, 11, 17, 19 and 20. Item 6 now lists all 31 rows (the draft had 8), with the royalty and marketing minimums in a model note. Added the opening time, franchisor details and Item 7 notes, and rewrote the analysis. The Item 20 2023 conflict remains and is disclosed.
- November 2, 2026: Provisional publication approved per owner directive: Owner directed on November 2, 2026 that every remaining batch 6 brand go live, including brands whose FDDs print conflicting figures. Each record was rechecked against its FDD on November 3, 2026; the unresolved source conflicts remain disclosed and the record is not marked verified.