CruiseOne
1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd., # 100
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-19
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(888) 272-4964
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(954) 958-3700
- (954) 958-3697 (Fax)
CRUISEONE is a nationwide, home-based cruise & travel franchise company representing all major cruise lines and tour operators. Franchisees are professionally trained in a 6-day comprehensive program. CruiseOne provides a heritage of excellence, unrivaled buying power, industry-leading technology solutions, pride of true business ownership, and access to a large corporate support team to help you grow. CruiseOne is a member of the International Franchise Association (IFA) and participates in the VetFran and MinorityFran initiatives offering incentives and rebates to encourage business ownership.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1991
Franchising Since: 1992
Operating Units
| Franchised Units |
825 |
100.0% |
| Company-Owned Units |
0 |
0.0% |
| Total Operating Units |
825 |
100% |
Geographic Distribution
| USA |
822 |
99.6% |
In 45 States
|
| Canada |
0 |
0.0% |
In 0 Provinces
|
| International |
3 |
0.4% |
In 1 Foreign Countries
|
| Total |
825 |
100% |
|
Multi-Unit Operators
| Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
| Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators |
N/A |
North American Unit Density
| Density |
Units |
| Florida |
128 |
| California |
75 |
| Texas |
60 |
Registered in the following Registration States
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin
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Support and Training
General Information
| IFA Member |
Yes |
| CFA Member |
No |
| Franchisee Association? |
No |
| Size of Corporate Staff |
80 |
Site Selection
Assistance |
N/A |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance |
N/A |
| Financial Assistance |
Yes, Indirect |
Marketing Support
| Co-Op Advertising |
Yes |
| National Advertising |
Yes |
| Regional Advertising |
Yes |
| Local Advertising |
Yes |
| Other Marketing Support |
Public Relations |
Ongoing Support
| Central Data Processing |
Included |
| Central Purchasing |
Included |
| Field Operation Evaluation |
Included |
| Field Training |
Included |
| Initial Store Opening |
N/A |
| Inventory Control |
Included |
| Franchisee Newsletter |
Included |
| Regional or National Meetings |
Yes, at additional cost |
| 800 Telephone Hotline |
Included |
Training
| Ft. Lauderdale, FL |
6 Days |
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Financial Requirements
Investment
| Minimum Net Worth |
N/A |
| Cash Investment |
$9.8K |
| Total Investment |
$4.6-26.3K |
| Average Total Investment |
$16K |
Fees
| Initial Franchise Fee |
$9.8K |
| Average Franchise Fee |
$10K |
| On-Going Royalty |
3% |
| Average Royalty |
3% |
| Advertising Fee |
0.25% |
Site Information and Requirements
| Average Number of Full-Time Employees |
1 |
| Average Number of Part-Time Employees |
0 |
| Space Needs (in square feet) |
N/A
|
| Preferred Site Types |
Home-Based
|
| Other Site Types Allowed |
Office, Storefront |
| Encourages Conversions |
N/A |
| Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? |
No |
| Listed in the SBA Registry? |
No |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Financial Net Worth |
3 |
| General Business Experience |
4 |
| Specific Industry Experience |
2 |
| Formal Education |
3 |
| Psychological Profile |
5 |
| Personal Interviews |
4 |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract |
5 |
| Term of Renewal Period |
N/A |
| Passive Ownership? |
Allowed |
Area Development
Agreements? |
No
|
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts? |
No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? |
Yes |
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Expansion Plans
| Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months |
70 |
| USA |
Yes, All United States |
| Canada |
Yes |
| Overseas |
Yes |
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