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| Cruise Holidays 701 Carlson Pkwy. Minneapolis, MN 55305 |
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Business Description
Cruise Holidays is the largest cruise-specialty retail franchise in North America. Cruise Holidays is also a distinguished provider of all-inclusive resort and land tour vacation packages. It is our carefully crafted standards and brand positioning that set Cruise Holidays apart from the competition. Our name says it all . . . a focus on the cruise experience for our customers. If you are interested in the excitement and allure of the cruise industry, Cruise Holidays has the expertise to help you achieve your entrepreneurial dream.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 1984
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
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
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1000
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites: good visibility to drive-by & walk-by traffic
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
Cruise Holidays is the largest cruise-specialty retail franchise in North America. Cruise Holidays is also a distinguished provider of all-inclusive resort and land tour vacation packages. It is our carefully crafted standards and brand positioning that set Cruise Holidays apart from the competition. Our name says it all . . . a focus on the cruise experience for our customers. If you are interested in the excitement and allure of the cruise industry, Cruise Holidays has the expertise to help you achieve your entrepreneurial dream.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1984
Franchising Since: 1984
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 125 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 125 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 11 |
| 2. New Jersey | 10 |
| 3. Ontario | 20 |
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: | $250K |
| Cash Investment: | $100K |
| Total Investment: | $155-234K for 1st 12 mo. |
| Average Total Investment: | $195K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 1% or min. $525/mo. |
| Average Royalty: | 1% |
| Advertising Fee: | 0% |
Space Needs (in square footage): 800-1000
Preferred Sites: Strip Center
Other Sites: good visibility to drive-by & walk-by traffic
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 5 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 5 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 1 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 1 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 4 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 5 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 7 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) | ||||||||
| Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed | ||||||||
| 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: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 13 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| National Advertising: | Yes | ||||||||
| Regional Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Local Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos | ||||||||
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies | ||||||||
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified | ||||||||
| On-Going Support: | |||||||||
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. New Franchisee training in Minneapolis, MN | 3 weeks | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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Submit an online form to receive information from Cruise Holidays.
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