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SeaMaster Cruises

SeaMaster Cruises offers an exciting business specializing in selling cruise and cruise related vacations from your own home. SeaMaster Cruises is part of the Carlson Travel Franchise Group, the largest travel franchisor in the world today supporting over 1700 travel agencies in the U.S. alone. We provide the highest commissions available, marketing programs and properietary technology. We'll show you how to build a successful business with travel perks and a lifestyle that allows you to be your own boss.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

2003

Franchising Since:

2003

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	62	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
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Total Operating Units:	62	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	62	100%	In 25 States
Canada:	0	0%	In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:	0	0%	In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:	62	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. California	11
2. Florida	9
3. Minnesota	5

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$100K
Cash Investment:	$9.5K
Total Investment:	$10.3-16.9K
Average Total Investment:	$13K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$9.5K
Average Franchise Fee:	$9K
On-Going Royalty:	3%
Average Royalty:	3%
Advertising Fee:	$100 flat after 12 Mo.

Average Number of Employees:

1 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Home-based

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Not Applicable
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Not Applicable
Financial Assistance?	No

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees

Training:
1. Minneapolis, MN	1 Week
2. At Sea Onboard Training Cruise	7-10 Days

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	3
General Business Experience:	3
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	3

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	1
Asian-American:	1
Hispanic:	1
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	5 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	No
Overseas:	No

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: