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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CruiseOne vs Freedom Boat Club including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $4,625 - $26,265 | $175,025 - $486,000 |
Franchise Fee | $495 - $9,800 | $38,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | up to 1% |
Year Founded | 1992 | 1989 |
Year Franchised | 1993 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | Full training provided including ongoing and continuous education. | On-The-Job Training: 16 hours Classroom Training: 30 hours |
Support | Business development, agent and customer support, multiple websites, Customer Relationship Manager, Virtual Office Business Center, eNewsletter, Regional Meetings, National Conference. | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software |
Marketing | Award-winning direct mail marketing, Co-op advertising, online marketing, special offers and promotions. | Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations |
Franchise can be run from home.
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Number of Employees Required to Run: 2 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Franchising since 1992, CruiseOne agents sell travel packages to individuals, couples, families, businesses and groups. CruiseOne provides full marketing, training and support to ensure you operate a successful Homebased travel franchise.
CruiseOne offers up to a 20% discount for U.S. Veterans,
Ethnic/Racial Minorities including women in business and travel industry experts.
Since 1989, the Freedom Boat Club has emerged as the premier boat club in the country offering our members a hassle-free approach to boating. Gone are the concerns and confines of traditional boat ownership. You simply select the style of boat you would like to experience for your day on the water and begin creating wonderful memories with family and friends. With over 60 locations throughout the US, you may enjoy the flexibility of reciprocal access to all current and future Clubs. We invite you to experience the social and boating experiences that have made the Freedom Boat Club legendary with our members.
Take the next step to find out if a Freedom Boat Club Franchise could work for you.