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Start Your Own
Electric Scooter Fleet
You buy and own the vehicles. Levy provides the software, rider app, payments, IoT, and the operating support that matches your plan.
Everything You Need to Launch
A complete franchise package. No piecing together vendors, no building from scratch. We hand you a ready-to-operate business.
Vehicles
Electric scooters and e-bikes sourced, configured, and shipped directly to your market. Ready to ride on day one.
Branded Rider App
White-label mobile app with your branding. QR unlock, payments, ride tracking, and customer accounts built in.
Fleet Management Software
Full dashboard for vehicle tracking, maintenance scheduling, billing, analytics, and real-time fleet monitoring.
Payment Processing
Stripe-powered billing with no third-party setup. Automatic invoicing, refunds, and revenue reporting.
Operational Support
24/7 fleet monitoring, rider customer support, and a dedicated account manager for your franchise.
Marketing Launch Kit
Launch playbook, social media templates, local marketing strategies, and promotional materials to get riders fast.
How It Works
From application to revenue in weeks, not months. Our franchise model eliminates the complexity of starting a micromobility business.
Apply & Choose Your Market
Tell us your city or region. We assess market viability, local demand, and competitive landscape together.
- Market analysis
- Territory assessment
- Viability review
We Set Up Everything
Vehicles, app, software, payments - all configured for your brand and market. No technical skills needed.
- Vehicle sourcing
- App customization
- Payment setup
Launch Your Fleet
Go live with full training, a launch playbook, and hands-on operational support from day one.
- Operator training
- Launch strategy
- Marketing support
Earn & Scale
Revenue starts immediately. Add more vehicles as demand grows. We scale the technology with you.
- Revenue tracking
- Expansion planning
- Ongoing optimization
Choose How Levy Supports You
This is an operator-owned fleet model, not a traditional franchise royalty. Your vehicles remain your assets, and the commercial plan depends on which back-office functions you want Levy to run.
Operators who want Levy to run rider support and payment operations
Support, payments, refunds, disputes, chargebacks, collections, software, and IoT
Established operators with their own support and payment operations
Software, rider apps, operator dashboard, IoT, and payment infrastructure
Larger operators that need tailored terms, SLAs, or operating structures
Custom commercial structure, account management, and rollout planning
Is an Electric Scooter Franchise Worth It?
Most people searching for a “scooter franchise” want the same thing: a proven system and a fleet they own, without spending a year figuring out software. A franchise is one way to get there. Owning your own brand on a turnkey platform is usually the cheaper one. Here is the honest comparison.
| Traditional franchise | Independent on Levy Fleets | |
|---|---|---|
| Upfront fee to the brand | Franchise fee, commonly $20,000-$100,000 | None. There is no franchise fee. |
| Ongoing cut | Royalty on revenue, commonly 5-10%, plus ad-fund contributions | 20% of GMV under 100 active vehicles, 15% at 100-249 on annual terms, or $14 per active vehicle per month on Software-Only |
| Whose brand | The franchisor's. You operate under their name and standards. | Yours. The rider app, the name, and the customer relationship are all branded to you. |
| Who owns the vehicles | Usually you, but often bought through an approved supplier at set pricing | You, outright. Source through us or bring vehicles you already own. |
| Territory | Protected territory, defined by the franchise agreement | No territory grant. You choose your market and can expand into adjacent ones. |
| Exit | Transfer subject to franchisor approval and transfer fees | It is your business and your fleet. Keep it, wind it down, or sell it. |
| Typical all-in to launch | $100,000-$300,000+ once fee, fleet, buildout, and working capital are counted | Driven almost entirely by the vehicles you buy. Software cost is $0 upfront. |
Franchise figures are typical ranges for micromobility and small-format service franchises and vary by franchisor. Always read the Franchise Disclosure Document before signing. Levy figures are our published commercial terms.
A franchise makes sense if
You want a ready-made brand and playbook, you have the capital for a fee plus a fleet, and you are comfortable with a royalty and someone else’s operating standards.
Independent makes sense if
You want to keep the margin and the brand, start smaller, and put your capital into vehicles instead of a fee. This is what most Levy operators choose.
Buying an existing fleet
A third route: acquire an operating fleet with permits and riders already in place. See used fleet options if you would rather take over than launch.
Go deeper before you decide
- Electric Scooter Franchise vs. Independent: Costs, Models & How to Launch — the full cost breakdown behind the table above.
- Is a Scooter Rental Business Profitable? — revenue per scooter, breakeven utilization, and a worked P&L at 10, 30, and 100 vehicles.
- How to Start an Electric Scooter Rental Business — the twelve-step launch guide, from permits to pricing.
- Own a Levy fleet and the fleet estimator — model your own market before you talk to anyone.
Operator Questions
Common questions from prospective fleet operators.
A traditional franchise typically costs $100,000-$300,000+ all in once you add the franchise fee, vehicles, buildout, and working capital, plus ongoing royalties of roughly 5-10% of revenue. Levy is not a traditional franchise: there is no franchise fee and no royalty. You buy the vehicles, you own the business, and you pay a platform fee only on what your fleet earns. Most operators start with 10-20 vehicles.
Generally no. The large shared-scooter brands do not sell local franchises the way restaurant brands do. If your goal is to own a scooter rental business in your market, the practical routes are launching your own branded fleet on a turnkey platform, buying an existing operation, or signing with one of the few genuine micromobility franchisors.
Your vehicle investment depends on the fleet and hardware you choose. Levy's public commercial options are Managed pricing at 20% of GMV under 100 active vehicles (15% at 100-249 on annual terms) or Software-Only at $14 per active vehicle each month for qualified 100-249 vehicle operators with in-house support and payment operations. A $250 monthly platform minimum is credited against plan fees.
No prior experience is needed. We provide comprehensive training on fleet operations, maintenance, and local marketing. Our platform handles the complex parts - payment processing, rider management, vehicle tracking, and customer support. Many of our most successful operators came from completely different industries.
We are actively expanding across the US and internationally. Share the market or property you have in mind and we can assess demand, competition, hardware fit, fleet size, and the operating model that makes the most sense.
The implementation work can happen while vehicles are in transit. Once hardware is delivered, the standard setup covers branding, pricing, payments, IoT activation, dashboard training, and launch handoff. Total timing depends on vehicle availability, freight, and the scope of the program.
Managed pricing is 20% of GMV under 100 active vehicles and 15% at 100-249 on annual terms. It includes Levy-run rider support, payment operations, refunds, disputes, chargebacks, and collections. Qualified 100-249 vehicle operators that run those functions in-house can instead choose Software-Only at $14 per active vehicle each month on annual terms. Fleets with 250+ vehicles use custom Enterprise pricing.
Absolutely. Most operators start with 10-20 vehicles and scale based on demand. Adding vehicles is straightforward - order additional units, and we'll configure them for your fleet automatically. There's no limit on fleet size, and the platform scales seamlessly from 5 to 5,000+ vehicles.
Yes, you own the vehicles outright. They're your assets. Our model is about the technology, operations, and support ecosystem we provide - not vehicle ownership. If you ever decide to stop operating, the vehicles are yours to keep or sell.
You get a dedicated account manager, 24/7 fleet monitoring, rider customer support handled by our team, maintenance guidance, marketing support, and access to our operator community. We also provide ongoing analytics and optimization recommendations to help grow your revenue.
No. You own the vehicles and operate the fleet under your own business, under your own brand. There is no franchise fee and no royalty. Levy provides the technology and the level of back-office support included in your selected commercial plan.
Still have questions?
Contact our franchise teamApply for a Franchise
Tell us about yourself and your target market. No commitment - we'll assess viability together and get you a custom ROI estimate.
Franchise Application
No commitment. We'll review your application and reach out to discuss next steps.