Thrifty is by strategy a franchise system. More than 95% of its retail outlets worldwide are owned by independent businesses who are licensed to use our trade names, systems and technologies. Each franchised location is required to maintain strict standards in facilities and service. From its corporate headquarters, Thrifty centralizes all travel agent commission payments and operates from its headquarters travel agent and consumer inquiry departments.Thrifty was founded in 1958. In 1987, the company completed an initial public offering of common stock and two years later, in 1989, was acquired by Chrysler Corporation. In late 1997, Chrysler divested Thrifty in an initial public offering as part of the Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (DTAG). DTAG trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DTG.Join our Thrifty team and experience franchise support from a company dedicated to serving the needs of its franchise owners. There are no better signs of opportunity on your road to success.We are looking for either established car rental companies or well capitalized car or travel related service companies to start up a new business. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate an entrepreneurial attitude and a strong desire to promote the Thrifty brand name in the respective territory.onthly rental of all passenger vehicles and light trucks.