Cruise Planners Franchise
Sunday, January 31, 2010 at 12:06PM Cruise/tour travel agency
Since 1994, agents for Coral Springs, Florida-based Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Service have been connecting business and leisure travelers with the ideal cruise. Franchise business owners work from their homes, selling cruises full or part time.
Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees
What is the total cost to open a Cruise Planners Franchises?
Total Cost: $1,900-$19,600
Total Franchise Fees: $9,995
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 3-0%
Ongoing Advertising Fees: Not Available
Term of Agreement: 3 years
Contact Information for Cruise Planners
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Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Services |
Phone Number: (954)227-2545 ext. 32 |
Cruise Planners In the Press
No results at this time.Historical Expansion
In what year did Cruise Planners begin operations? 1994
When did Cruise Planners begin selling franchises? 1999
Year United States Canada International Corporate 2005 505 0 0 0 2004 474 0 0 0 2003 408 0 0 0 2002 357 0 0 1 2001 305 0 0 1
Franchise Financing Information
Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available? Franchise Fee No No Initial Start-up Capital No No Plant, Property, and Equipment No No Inventory No No Accounts Receivable No No Payroll No No
Training & Support
Training
Training available
Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Internet referrals, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support
Franchise Operation Restrictions
This franchise can be run as a home based business franchise.2-3% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)
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What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes