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 Business TypeFranchiseInitial Investment$45,000Total Investment$40,000 to $112,000Required Net Worth$250,000Number of Units43In Business Since1988 Overview
A Wheelchair Getaways franchise is a turn-key operation. The system is based on years of
successful experience in the accessible van rental business. However, this franchise concept
allows new opportunities for innovation and entrepreneurship. Additionally, the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA) mandates access for the physically challenged in the area of
transportation. The Act presents exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs with vision.
Wheelchair Getaways franchises are generally offered for whole counties or metropolitan areas. Naturally, the population of the area will have a lot to do with the demand. You have the option of purchasing the rights to establish your Wheelchair Getaways franchise in several contiguous areas and serve more customers. In addition to monetary benefit, Wheelchair Getaways provides an opportunity to meet many inspiring individuals with physical limitations from customers to other franchise owners. Wheelchair Getaways is a service oriented business where persons with mobility limitations are customers, not clients. Whether you have disabilities, are interested in working with persons with disabilities or both, you can feel good about the service you will provide with Wheelchair Getaways. Products & Services The concept of Wheelchair Getaways is simple: Rental of accessible vans to wheelchair/scooter users and their families. Wheelchair Getaways has developed a comprehensive program for renting specially converted vans to wheelchair/scooter users by the day, week or longer. In addition to renting to individuals, Wheelchair Getaways provides a system for marketing to:
Wheelchair Getaways’ fleet vehicles are upfitted with a ramp or lift and have accessories to make travel convenient and comfortable for customers. Some vans are equipped as driver units with hand controls and power transfer seats. Although Wheelchair Getaways' primary business is accessible van rentals, franchisees have the option of selling the converted vans or entering other businesses that will compliment van rental. For example, some franchises rent and sell scooters in their franchise territory. Training & Support
Franchising can offer you the following benefits: Lower risk of failure, Established product or service, Experience of franchisor, Group purchasing power, Name recognition, Efficiency in operation, Management assistance, Business plan, Start-up assistance, Marketing assistance, Assistance in financing, Proven system of operation. Wheelchair Getaways offers you all of the above advantages plus the opportunity to own your own business without a large initial investment. Additionally, once you purchase a specific territory, additional franchises are not sold within that area which means there is no competition with other Wheelchair Getaways franchisees for the same territory. Wheelchair Getaways grants you the right to operate a business under the name Wheelchair Getaways and to use any current or future Wheelchair Getaways’ trademarks, trade names, service marks and logos to identify your business. Wheelchair Getaways first registered its trademark with the U. S. Patent and Trademark Office on August 4, 1992, Reg. No. 1,705,463. The trademark was renewed and entered on the principal register: January 22, 2002, Reg. No. 2,532,255. Why Wheelchair Getaways? Wheelchair Getaways has a national advertising campaign designed to drive business to
your location. We advertise in most of the national publications for persons with disabilities and
have a national reservations toll free number that routes calls directly to your franchise. Our
ongoing marketing relationships with national car rental companies also deliver reservations right
to your office.
Today Wheelchair Getaways, Inc., a vibrant and growing franchise company, is presently co- owned and operated by Richard Gatewood and Moon Ko. The company is experiencing growth in both fleet size and territory covered across the United States. It has grown from its fledgling size of serving a few major metropolitan areas in the early nineties to the largest national fran- chise of its kind, delivering accessible transportation to over 450 major cities. During the past 2 1/2 years Wheelchair Getaways has grown by over 25% per year and has continued to reduce costs in important areas like fleet insurance. Are You a Good Fit for Wheelchair Getaways?
The initial license fee is $17,500 for a geographic area with a population of 200,000 to
500,000 individuals. The license fee increases $2,500 for each additional 250,000 of population
above 500,000. A single franchisee can hold multiple areas, but the areas must be contiguous. It
is left to the sole discretion of Wheelchair Getaways, Inc. to decide whether an area shall be sub-
divided.
Depending on your geographic area, the minimum investment for up to a 500,000 base popula- tion is approximately $75,000. More information can be found in the Uniform Franchise Offering Circular. |
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