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Franchise: Cruise Planners

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Initial Investment
LOW:$2,095
HIGH: $22,867
Change in Units
+17.4% +361 UNITS (1 Year)
+62.1% +932 UNITS (3 Years)

Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media

Training Onsite: Ongoing

Training at headquarters: 58.5 hours

Additional Training: Training available

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of employees required to run: 1 - 2

About Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners, an American Express Travel Services Representative, is a home-based travel agent network. Cruise Planners travel agents work from home selling full-service travel packages, including cruises, land-based vacations, travel insurance, car rentals and more.

Founded

1994

Franchising Since

1999 (18 Years)

Corporate Address

3300 University Dr., #1 Coral Springs, FL 33065

CEO

Michelle Fee

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Financial Requirements

Initial Investment

$2,095 - $22,867

Net-worth Requirement

$10,495

Liquid Cash Requirement

$5,500 - $10,495

Ongoing Fees

Initial Franchise Fee

$495 - $10,495

Ongoing Royalty Fee

3%

Financing Options

Cruise Planners offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee

Veteran Incentives


25% off franchise fee, free training for co-owner/associate, $250 marketing credit, $60 design credit, 3 months free technology access, free software license, 1 year free errors & omissions insurance

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Updated: August 31st, 2017

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