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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates
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
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
669
99.7%
Company-Owned Units:
2
0.3%
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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
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Total:
671
100%
North America:
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
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
