FRANCHISE • AFFILIATE • TECHNOLOGY
Choose the model
that fits your business.
Compare an independent rental business, a branded franchise and a TL International affiliate arrangement.
Three routes to building your operation
| Decision | Independent | TL franchise | TL affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Develop your own | Right Cars or Zezgo | Keep your brand under agreed terms |
| Software | Choose or build your systems | TL software mandatory | TL software mandatory |
| Procedures | Develop your operating framework | Global procedures required | Global procedures required |
| Distribution | Build your own relationships | Agreed network distribution | Agreed network distribution |
| Conference | Your choice | Annual attendance mandatory | Annual attendance mandatory |
Control, support and responsibility
Independence gives you control over branding and systems, alongside responsibility for building them. A franchise brings an established brand and operating framework with contractual obligations. An affiliate arrangement retains your brand while joining agreed network systems and procedures.
In every model, you need to source vehicles, plan cash flow, maintain service quality and meet local operating requirements. Compare the full agreement and business plan, rather than assuming one model is right for every market.
Tell us about your business.
Share your proposed location, fleet and plans.