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Cruise Holidays
Cruise Holidays is the largest cruise-specialty franchise in North America offering retail and home-based franchises and career opportunities. Cruise Holidays is also a distinguished provider of all-inclusive resort and land tour vacation packages. It is our carefully crafted standards and brand positioning that set Cruise Holidays apart from the competition. Our name says it all . . . a focus on the cruise experience for our customers. If you are interested in the excitement and allure of the cruise industry, Cruise Holidays has the expertise to help you achieve your entrepreneurial dream.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1984
Franchising Since:
1984
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
116
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
116
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
86
74.1%
In 34 States
Canada:
30
25.9%
In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
116
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
27
2. Ontario
21
3. Florida
18
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$30K
Total Investment:
$137-248K
Average Total Investment:
$193K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$30K
Average Franchise Fee:
$30K
On-Going Royalty:
$750/mo.
Average Royalty:
0%
Advertising Fee:
0%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
800-1000
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center
Other Sites:
good visibility to drive-by & walk-by traffic
Encourage Conversions?
Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:
Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:
13
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
No
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
Yes
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
No
Local Advertising:
No
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
