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 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates 701 Carlson Pksy Minnetonka, MN 55305 |
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Business Description
Start-up and conversion travel agencies available. Preferred supplier program; national and local marketing and advertising newsletters; brochures; assistance with commercial business development; regional meetings; participation in CARLSON Selling Systems; Associate consulting service; hotel programs; 24-hour service center; centralized support department; international rate desk; and professional development programs. Leading technology to maximize efficiency.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1900
Franchising Since: 1984
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
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
Average Number of Employees: Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Other
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Start-up and conversion travel agencies available. Preferred supplier program; national and local marketing and advertising newsletters; brochures; assistance with commercial business development; regional meetings; participation in CARLSON Selling Systems; Associate consulting service; hotel programs; 24-hour service center; centralized support department; international rate desk; and professional development programs. Leading technology to maximize efficiency.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1900
Franchising Since: 1984
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 669 | 99.7% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 2 | 0.3% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 671 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Michigan | 62 |
| 2. Texas | 58 |
| 3. Wisconsin | 44 |
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: | $NA |
| Cash Investment: | $1.5K |
| Total Investment: | $1.6-11.6K |
| Average Total Investment: | $6K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $1.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $1K |
| On-Going Royalty: | Varies |
| Average Royalty: | -1% |
| Advertising Fee: | Varies |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites: Other
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 4 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 4 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 4 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed, But Discouraged | ||||||||
| Area Development Agreements? | No | ||||||||
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No | ||||||||
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | Yes | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 160 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| 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: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Training: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Minneapolis/On-Site for Start-Ups | 3 Days | ||||||||
| 2. Minneapolis for Conversions | |||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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