
Dream Vacations
Travel agencies- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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#65 Ranked #73 last year
- Initial investment
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$2K - $20K
- Units as of 2020
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1,553 38.8% over 3 years
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Company Overview
About Dream Vacations
- Industry
- Recreation
- Related Categories
- Travel Agencies
- Founded
- 1991
- Parent Company
- World Travel Holdings
- Leadership
- Brad and Jeff Tolkin, Co-CEO/Chairmen
More from Dream Vacations
Join the Travel Agency Franchise Voted BEST
Take your passion for travel to the next level. With a Dream Vacations home-based travel agency franchise, help people achieve the getaway or their dreams all while owning your own business. Enjoy the flexibility that comes with working anywhere in the world, at any time. Join the most awarded travel franchise today!
Become Part of an Exciting Industry
The future is bringing in travel and one of the best parts of owning a travel agency is being able to travel and experience the amazing vacations you’ll be selling – at a discounted cost to you! Travel is one of the fastest growing industries providing a formula for long-term success.
- 30MM passengers are expected to cruise in 2019
- 70% of cruises are booked through a travel agent
- $452 – the amount travel agents save clients per vacation on average
We are Invested in Your Success
With over $4 million invested yearly in our marketing and promotions, we are invested in your success. Over 90% of our marketing and lead generation programs are FREE here are just some of them:
- Mobile App to build travel itinerary and chat with your customers
- Direct mail program with exclusive fully-funded pieces, free to you
- Strategic content for your social media pages
- Exclusive partnership with American Express®
- Fully-funded loyalty program for your clients
Unmatched Support
With a 1:10 ratio of support staff for you from our dedicated team and full training provided, you’ll have the most comprehensive support. This means no previous travel industry experience needed!
- 6-day initial training with our experts
- 500+ online training modules
- Dedicated Business Development Manager

Low-Cost Meets High Value
- The initial franchise fee is $9,800 with flexible financing; you can get started for $3,500 down.
- Up to 20% discount available for community heroes, veterans and diversity candidates
- Earn 100% of the highest commission rates in the industry
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1992 (29 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 70
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
- # of Units
- 1,553 (as of 2020)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a Dream Vacations 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
- $495 - $9,800
- Initial Investment
- $1,795 - $20,300
- Veteran Incentives
- 20-30% off franchise fee; training fee waived for business partner; training fee waived for first veteran/military spouse associate, reduced by 50% for additional associates; $5,000-valued enlistment package
- Royalty Fee
- 1.5-3%
- Term of Agreement
- 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.
- Classroom Training
- 55 hours
- Additional Training
- As needed
- Ongoing Support
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Purchasing Co-opsNewsletterMeetings & ConventionsGrand OpeningOnline SupportSecurity & Safety ProceduresField OperationsProprietary SoftwareFranchisee Intranet Platform
- Marketing Support
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Co-op AdvertisingAd TemplatesNational MediaRegional AdvertisingMarketing Planning & SupportSocial MediaSEOWebsite DevelopmentEmail MarketingLoyalty Program/App
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- Yes
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- Yes
- Are exclusive territories available?
- No
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Franchise 500 Ranking
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Top Franchises for Veterans
Fastest-Growing Franchises (U.S. & Canada)
Top Franchises for Less Than $50,000
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