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Carlson Wagonlit Travel
701 Carlson Pkwy.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
800#: (800) 678-8241
Tel: (281) 955-1569 + 104
Fax: (763) 212-2302
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.carlsontravel.com
Contact: Mr. John Risner, Director Franchise Development
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
Established: 1900
First Franchise: 1984
Franchise Units: 1,302
Company-Owned Units: 419
Total Units: 1,721
Distribution:
U.S. -- 1404;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 400
�North America -- Operations in 49 States
�States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 160 in CA, 80 in MN, 55 TX
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:100
Franchisee Qualifications:3, 4, 5, 4, 3, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except MN,,NY,DC
Average Number of Employees: Varies (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NR SF; FS, SF, SC, RM, Other
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $4-34.5K
Total Investment: $6.6-156.2K
Average Total Investment: $81.4K
Minimum Net Worth: $N/A
Fees
�Franchise: $Included;
�Royalty: Varies
�Advertising: Varies
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 3-10/3-10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 80
On-Going Support: d,E,g,h,i (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Weeks in Minneapolis/On-Site for Start-Ups; 2 Days in Minneapolis for Conversions.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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