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Carlson Wagonlit Travel
 

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%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:671 100% In 50 States
Canada:0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:671 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Michigan62
2. Texas58
3. Wisconsin44

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

Average Number of Employees:

   Varies Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   N/A

Preferred Sites:

   Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

   Other

Encourage Conversions?

   Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

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-Ups3 Days
2. Minneapolis for Conversions
 

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

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:N/A
Asian-American:N/A
Hispanic:N/A
Native American:N/A
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:N/A

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

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   30
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
 
 
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