CruiseOne vs Travel Network Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CruiseOne vs Travel Network including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CruiseOne Franchise
Travel Network Franchise
Investment $4,625 - $26,265$34,200 - $99,000
Franchise Fee $495 - $9,800$3,950 - $29,900
Royalty Fee 3%$250-750/mo.
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921982
Year Franchised 19931983
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years
Renewal Fee -$500


Business Experience Requirements

 
CruiseOne Franchise
Travel Network Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    CruiseOne Franchise
    Travel Network Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    CruiseOne Franchise
    Travel Network Franchise
    Training Full training provided including ongoing and continuous education.-
    Support Business development, agent and customer support, multiple websites, Customer Relationship Manager, Virtual Office Business Center, eNewsletter, Regional Meetings, National Conference.Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Award-winning direct mail marketing, Co-op advertising, online marketing, special offers and promotions.Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    CruiseOne Franchise
    Travel Network Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About CruiseOne

    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.

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    About Travel Network

    Travel Network Ltd. was founded in 1982 and began franchising in 1983. In 1998 it was acquired by Global Travel Network LLC, which operates Travel Network, Global Travel Network, Power Partners, Etravnet Agency and Vacation Central. The company is based in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, and has more than 500 locations throughout the United States and internationally.