Rent-A-Wreck
Automotive · Auto Rental & Sales
- Active units
- 59
Franchised, year-end 2026
About Rent-A-Wreck
Rent-A-Wreck is a renowned car rental company that has been serving customers since 1968. With our extensive network of locations in the United States and internationally in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, we are committed to providing the Smart AlternativeTM for all your car rental needs. Although our name may be funny, rest assured that our fleet of vehicles is far from wrecks. We take pride in keeping our cars, trucks, and vans clean and well-maintained, ensuring a reliable and comfortable driving experience. Whether you're traveling for business, pleasure, or anything in between, Rent-A-Wreck has got you covered. Our diverse range of vehicles includes economy cars, full-size luxury sedans, pickup trucks, box trucks, minivans, cargo vans, 15-passenger vans, SUVs, and station wagons. We offer competitive prices and outstanding customer service to ensure your satisfaction. Book your rental vehicle now at Rent-A-Wreck and experience the convenience, quality, and affordability that have made us one of the best-known neighborhood car rental companies in the U.S. Call us at (877) 877-0700 for any inquiries.
Key terms
- Footprint
400 – 2,000 sq ft
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations59
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings13
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate22.9%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR13.3%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio6.5×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.4M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open60 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate—
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
- Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.