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Travel servicesBackground
Founded: 2000 Franchising since: 2000
Franchisor has 1070 employee(s); 104 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, 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, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
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6442 City West Pkwy. Minneapolis, Minnesota 55344 |
Phone: (800)234-8241 |
Franchisor has 1070 employee(s); 104 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 847 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 914 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 915 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 901 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 900 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, 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, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $25-10.7K Franchise fee: to $1.5K |
Ongoing royalty fee: $300/yr. Term of agreement: 1 year, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | Yes |
Qualifications
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
- Must own an existing travel agency
Operations
- 7% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 5
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- At franchisee's location: Varies
- Orientation & sales training in major U.S. cities : 1-2 days
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Regional advertising
Rankings
Franchise 500® rank:
#65 (2009); #69 (2008); #62 (2007); #64 (2006); #66 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#43 (2006); #27 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#18 (2007);
Top New Ranking:
#1 (2005);
#65 (2009); #69 (2008); #62 (2007); #64 (2006); #66 (2005);
Ranked #1 in category in:
2009; 2008; 2007; 2006; 2005;
Fastest-Growing Franchises:
#43 (2006); #27 (2005);
Low-Cost Franchises:
#18 (2007);
Top New Ranking:
#1 (2005);