CruiseOne Inc.
Cruise & travel agencyBackground
Founded: 1989 Franchising since: 1993
Franchising since 1992, CruiseOne agents sell cruise packages and air/sea tours to individuals, couples, families, businesses and groups.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 80 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada, Western europe
Franchising since 1992, CruiseOne agents sell cruise packages and air/sea tours to individuals, couples, families, businesses and groups.
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1415 N.W. 62nd St., #205 Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309 |
Phone: (800)892-3928 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 80 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 578 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 549 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 510 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 470 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Canada, Western europe
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $9.8K-26.3K Franchise fee: $9.8K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 3% Term of agreement: 5 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | Yes | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $20K
Operations
- Franchise can be run from home
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 8 days
- Seminars at sea : 3-7 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Internet
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Internet
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#135 (2009); #133 (2008); #131 (2007); #156 (2006); #188 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#80 (2009); #103 (2008);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#28 (2009); #31 (2008); #31 (2007); #38 (2006); #49 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#32 (2009); #32 (2008); #36 (2007); #41 (2006); #51 (2005);
#135 (2009); #133 (2008); #131 (2007); #156 (2006); #188 (2005);
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#80 (2009); #103 (2008);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#28 (2009); #31 (2008); #31 (2007); #38 (2006); #49 (2005);
Top Home Based Franchises:
#32 (2009); #32 (2008); #36 (2007); #41 (2006); #51 (2005);