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| Inside the Industry » Las Vegas, Nevada-On The Leading Edge |
| RV West Magazine, March 2008 |
| Bates International is recognized for its success as an RV rental franchise Entrepreneur Magazine has named Las Vegas-based Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc.—a leading provider of RV rentals and revenue-sharing opportunities—one of the 500 top franchises in the United States for 2008. This is the second consecutive year that Bates has received this distinguished award. The franchise 500 list is published in Entrepreneur Magazine’s February 2008 issue. According to Entrepreneur, the Franchise list is the 29th annual and “world’s first, best and most comprehensive franchise ranking.” “Bates is honored to be recognized as one of the top 500 U.S. franchises for the second consecutive year by Entrepreneur, one of the nation’s leading monthly business magazines,” said Sandra Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc. The Bates brand is recognized internationally as the first RV rental franchise company in the world. Founded in 1973, Bates extends quality service through its headquarters in Las Vegas and its network of franchise locations in selected cities in the United States and Canada. “Bates International provides franchise owners with an industry-leading franchise development and support system that offers highly effective sales and marketing programs, business planning, classroom training and ongoing support,” said Bate. “The Bates system connects our franchises to a select group of entrepreneurs, travel agencies, tour operators and airlines.” RV rentals are one of the largest growing segments of the travel/tourism industry and often the first step toward the purchase of an RV, providing potential buyers the opportunity to “try before they buy.” Bates is widely recognized for its variety of motor homes, from plush Class A Diesel pushers to Class C “cab overs” to Fun Movers. Bates is the first major rental firm to initiate revenue sharing with customers through its RV Rental Management Program, which allows RVers to use their new motor home when they want, and place it into the Bates fleet to generate rental income and tax benefits. Bates is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, the Go RVing Campaign, the Nevada Film Industry and the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. The company is listed in Travel Planners. For more information, visit www.batesintl.com or phone toll-free 1-800-732-2283. Bates fast facts • Sandra Williams Bate, president and CEO of Bates International Motor Home Rental Systems, Inc., is an African-American trailblazer in the RV industry and a recognized leader in luxury RV rentals, RV rental franchises and revenue sharing. • An industry pioneer, she entered the RV rental industry in 1973. Her company has more than 30 years of experience in RV rental management. • In 1997, Bates developed the first international RV rental franchise system in the world. Bates has grown into one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 500 Franchises in the United States for 2007 and 2008. • Through Bates innovative Revenue Sharing Management Program, RV enthusiasts have a cost-effective way to own an RV and tap into the multi-billion dollar tourism/travel industry. The program also generates revenue and tax benefits to the purchaser and provides Bates an opportunity to expand the rental fleet for its network of 30 Franchises throughout the United States and Canada. • Bates recent strategic alliance with Affinity Group, Inc. Good Sam Club markets the Bates brand to more than two million RV enthusiasts. • Bates is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA), the Recreational Vehicle Rental Association, the Go RVing Campaign and the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association. Bates is also affiliated with the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce and the Nevada Film Industry. • The company has been featured in numerous media such as The Wall Street Journal, RV News, RV Life, Time-Life Books, Motor Home Magazine, Woman Magazine, RV Business and CNN television news. |
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