- Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$2K - $17K
- Units as of 2016
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367
Company Overview
Each company expanded--Wagonlit throughout Europe and Africa, Ask Mr. Foster across the United States and Europe. Carlson Companies Inc. purchased Ask Mr. Foster in 1979; the company changed its name to Carlson Travel Network in 1990. Carlson Travel Network and Wagonlit Travel merged in 1997, forming Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Then in 2008, that company joined with Travel Leaders and Tzell Travel Group to form what is known today as the Travel Leaders franchise.
About Travel Leaders
Industry | Recreation |
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Related Categories | Travel Agencies |
Founded | 2021 |
Parent Company | Travel Leaders Group |
Leadership | Ninan Chacko, CEO |
Corporate Address |
3033 Campus Dr., #W320 Plymouth, MN 55441 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1984 (40 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 107 |
# of Units | 367 (as of 2016) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Travel Leaders franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$0 - $1,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$2,270 - $16,910 |
Royalty Fee
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to $1K/mo. |
Ad Royalty Fee
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$109-$274/mo. |
Term of Agreement
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5 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | varies |
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Classroom Training | 3 days |
Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Online Support
Field Operations
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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No |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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No |
# of employees required to run | 10 |
Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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