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 Expedia CruiseShipCenters 400-1055 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6E2E9 |
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Business Description
Change Your Life. At Expedia CruiseShipCenters, you'll get tools to create wealth -- time to create joy. With over 105 retail locations from coast to coast and a powerful internet strategy, our Franchise Partners enjoy a rewarding business and a great lifestyle. Proven, turn-key systems and support means no travel industry experience is required to launch your business. Enjoy the competitive advantage of the #1 travel brand, massive buying power, award-winning marketing and industry-leading technology.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1988
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 12 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 900
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Change Your Life. At Expedia CruiseShipCenters, you'll get tools to create wealth -- time to create joy. With over 105 retail locations from coast to coast and a powerful internet strategy, our Franchise Partners enjoy a rewarding business and a great lifestyle. Proven, turn-key systems and support means no travel industry experience is required to launch your business. Enjoy the competitive advantage of the #1 travel brand, massive buying power, award-winning marketing and industry-leading technology.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1987
Franchising Since: 1988
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 103 | 96.3% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 4 | 3.7% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 107 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. Ontario | 49 |
| 2. British Columbia | 31 |
| 3. Alberta | 11 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Indiana, Michigan, New York, Rhode Island, Washington, Alberta
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $75K |
| Total Investment: | $120K-150K |
| Average Total Investment: | $140K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $43K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $43K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 9% |
| Average Royalty: | 9% |
| Advertising Fee: | $630/mo |
Space Needs (in square footage): 900
Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 4 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 2 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 4 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 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: | Yes | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 76 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Site Signs, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | In-Center BDM support | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. International Cruise Academy (self-study) | 4 weeks self study | ||||||||
| 2. Cruise Management Academy (Vancouver) | 1 week in-classroom | ||||||||
| 3. Regional Meetings (2 X per year) (Toronto & Vancou | 2 days; 7 days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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