Cruise Planners

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. Franchisees work from their homes, selling cruises full or part time.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Cruise Planners Franchises?

Total Investment: $1,900-$19,600
Initial Franchise Fee: $9,995
Royalty Fee: 3-0%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 3 years

How to contact Cruise Planners

Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Services
3300 University Dr., #602
Coral Springs, FL
33065

Phone: (954)227-2545 ext. 32
Toll Free: (888)582-2150 ext. 32
Fax: (954)755-5898

Website: Visit Website

Cruise Planners News

Home-based Travel Business Reaching Out To Veterans
Even though he proudly served in the U.S. Air Force, Chris Silman's future now lies on the high seas. Now that he is out of the military service, the Arizona resident is embarking on a new career in the cruise industry, thanks to a Broward business trying to reach out to returning military ... more

Arizona Veteran Wins Franchise
In this day and age of reduced veteran benefits, it's good to see one company providing veterans with a little help. Cruise Planners/American Express, a home-based travel agent franchise network, launched their Corps Care veterans program in November. The program provides veterans with more t... more

Cruise In Style And Get College Credit
You can learn while cruising and get university credits as well. David Whelchel of Grayslake, owner of a Cruise Planners franchise, said his parent company is offering continuing education for physicians, dentists, nurses and attorneys taking ocean cruises. The cruises will be on Royal Caribb... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Cruise Planners open? 1994
When did Cruise Planners start Franchising? 1999

Year U.S.A. 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

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Training
Training available

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchise can be run from home.
2-3% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 2

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (97% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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