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Short-term rental property management

Investment

$111,500

Initial Franchise Fee

$10,000 - $30,000

Units

117

Growth Rate

+28.6%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Business Services
Founded 2008
Franchising Since 2015
Parent Company Inhabit
Leadership Vickie Storm, GM/CEO
# of Employees at HQ 20

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About iTrip

Founded in 2008, iTrip is a rental property management company. Vacation property owners founded the company because they were unsatisfied with obsolete ways of managing their properties. The company began franchising in 2015 and its headquarters are located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

iTrip gives franchisees the chance to build a lifestyle business at a location of their choice. Preferably, this will be a place where many people like to visit and spend their holidays. Each franchisee may earn a commission on rental bookings and income generated from rental fees charged to the guests.

As a franchisee, you'll provide a full-service rental management program to guests and homeowners on vacation. You'll manage the entire process, including adjusting pricing, preparing and listing properties, handling guest requests, and supervising cleaning and maintenance. You may also acquire more properties to grow your business. This entails presentations and meetings with homeowner associations, local real estate agents, and more in order to gain more clients.

Why You May Want to Start an iTrip Franchise

With over 80 franchises across the U.S., iTrip has a proven business model. Members of the iTrip headquarters' team will visit your market when you first open to help with operations, sales, and networking. You will not be left without support and guidance from the company. 

There's no equipment or inventory to buy when franchising. All you need is a smartphone and a computer. The company's structure is virtual with automation and efficiencies that allow you to operate your business right from home without many expenses. With low startup costs, you may be in good shape to begin your own iTrip franchise. The vacation rental market has ignited, and iTrip is there to help you grow your franchise. 

What Might Make an iTrip Franchise a Good Choice?

iTrip total investment includes a franchise fee and other startup costs. You will also need to meet a minimum net worth and have liquid capital. Be prepared to pay a monthly franchise royalty fee, as well. It would be wise to speak with your financial planner when you are ready to buy a franchise.. 

With many Americans wishing to take vacations, iTrip offers franchisees a chance to enter a growing business. 

How Do You Open an iTrip Franchise?

An ideal franchisee is someone who has previous business experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to follow the iTrip model, and financial stability. 

As you  progress through the iTrip franchise process, you may receive an invitation for an interactive training program. Here, you will discuss the business model and what an investment may entail,among other aspects of the iTrip business model.

Franchisees will be assigned a support consultant who will guide them through the startup of the franchise location. Before franchisees open a franchise, they must also attend mandatory training in Brentwood, Tennessee. This will give franchisees an in-depth knowledge of managing the franchise's daily operations. 

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $10,000 - $30,000
Initial Investment $111,500 - $153,000
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Available Territories

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

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Ongoing Support

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Operations & Requirements

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022