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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

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

669

99.7%
Company-Owned Units:20.3%
 
Total Operating Units:
671
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:671100%In 50 States
Canada:00%In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:00%In 0 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
671
100.0%
 
 
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):

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-Ups3 Days
2. Minneapolis for Conversions
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 30

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:No
Overseas:No
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