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Updated RecentlyWheelchair Getaways Franchise
Wheelchair-accessible rental vans
In 1921 the Pennsylvania-based Van Artsdalen Express was a successful freight company. By 1972, it had been restructured to operate school buses instead of trucks. While working for the company, J. Edward Van Artsdalen noticed that people using wheelchairs were some of the most poorly served individuals in the transportation market. Motivated by this discovery, Van Artsdalen founded Wheelchair Getaways Inc. in 1988. The company rents wheelchair-accessible vans to individuals and groups. The company began franchising in 1989 and was purchased by J. Stewart and Jean Gatewood in 1994. Wheelchair Getaways is now based in Versailles, Kentucky and owned by Richard Gatewood and Moon Ko.
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How much does it cost to open a Wheelchair Getaways Franchise?
The investment required to open a Wheelchair Getaways Franchise is between $40,000-$112,000. There is an initial franchise fee of $17,500 which grants you the license to run a business under the Wheelchair Getaways name.
Individual Unit Costs
- Initial Investment:
$40,000-$112,000 - Initial Franchise Fee:
$17,500 - Royalty Fee:
$550/van/yr. - Advertising Fee:
- Term of Agreement:
10 years - Renewal Fee:
$5K
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Wheelchair Getaways News & Press Releases
When did Wheelchair Getaways start Franchising? 1989
| Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
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| 2005 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, West Virginia, Wyoming,
International:
| Expense | In-House | Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Franchise can be run from home.
25% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Your income potential as a Wheelchair Getaways Franchise entrepreneur depends vastly on many factors. As an entrepreneur, the goals to achieve are related to expanding sales while lowering your operation costs and increasing the quality of your products and or services. Each month your operating costs can include royalty fees, mortgage / rent, supplies for products, staffing, utilities, bookwork, stationary and other items. From one month to the next, you may find your costs fluctuate, but your up-front costs are, for the most part, fixed and they will cover most of the initial setup of equipment, signage and renovations.
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Wheelchair Getaways
Wheelchair Getaways Inc.
P.O. Box 605
Versailles,
KY
40383