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Cruise Planners/American Express
Home-based cruise travel agency
It’s always vacation time for Cruise Planners franchisees. Cruise Planners was launched in 1994 when three travel industry veterans decided to franchise the concept of travel agents booking cruises from their own homes. The company offers cruises from virtually every line at low prices; franchisees earn commissions on each cruise fare they sell, as well as on trip insurance, shore excursions, tour packages, and other optional features. In 2004, Cruise Planners became an American Express Travel Services Representative agency, which gives its franchisees access to AMEX Mariners Club benefits such as special fares, Mariner's Hosts, exclusive tours, free onshore events, and more.
2011 AllStar Rank: 67
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2010 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
2009 AllStar Rank: Not Ranked
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AllStar Rank:
27
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Cruise Planners/American Express
3300 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954344-8060
Fast Facts
| Year established | 1994 |
| Franchising since | 1995 |
| Can be run from home? | Yes |
| Number of employees needed | 1 |
| Item 19 Financial Performance Representation? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2012 | 1,039 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1,016 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 880 | 0 | 0 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $1,595 - $19,490 |
| Franchise Fee | $9,995 |
| Royalty Fee | 3% |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $25,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $15,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Sales experience a plus
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | Yes |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | Yes |
Financing Assistance
Franchisor offers financing up to 50 percent and will offer discounts on the franchise fee for veterans, police officers, firefighters, emergency first responders, and individuals with industry experience
AllStar Franchise
AllStar Rank:
27
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Cruise Planners/American Express
3300 University Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
954344-8060
