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| SeaMaster Cruises 701 Carlson Pkwy. Minnetonka, MN 55305 |
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Business Description
SeaMaster Cruises offers an exciting business specializing in selling cruise and cruise related vacations from your own home. SeaMaster Cruises is part of the Carlson Travel Franchise Group, the largest travel franchisor in the world today supporting over 1700 travel agencies in the U.S. alone. We provide the highest commissions available, marketing programs and properietary technology. We'll show you how to build a successful business with travel perks and a lifestyle that allows you to be your own boss.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2003
Franchising Since: 2003
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
SeaMaster Cruises offers an exciting business specializing in selling cruise and cruise related vacations from your own home. SeaMaster Cruises is part of the Carlson Travel Franchise Group, the largest travel franchisor in the world today supporting over 1700 travel agencies in the U.S. alone. We provide the highest commissions available, marketing programs and properietary technology. We'll show you how to build a successful business with travel perks and a lifestyle that allows you to be your own boss.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 2003
Franchising Since: 2003
| Operating Units: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Franchised Units: | 75 | 100% | | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | 0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total Operating Units: | 75 | 100.0% | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
| Density | Units |
| 1. California | 11 |
| 2. Florida | 9 |
| 3. Minnesota | 5 |
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
| Investment: | |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $100K |
| Cash Investment: | $9.5K |
| Total Investment: | $10.3-16.9K |
| Average Total Investment: | $13K |
| Fees: | |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $9.5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $9K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 3% |
| Average Royalty: | 3% |
| Advertising Fee: | $100 flat after 12 Mo. |
Space Needs (in square footage):
Preferred Sites: Home-based
Other Sites:
Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable
Earnings Claims Provided?: No
| Franchisee Qualifications | |||||||||
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): | |||||||||
| Financial Net Worth: | 3 | ||||||||
| General Business Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Specific Industry Experience: | 3 | ||||||||
| Formal Education: | 3 | ||||||||
| Psychological Profile: | 3 | ||||||||
| Personal Interview(s): | 3 | ||||||||
| Terms of Contract | |||||||||
| Term of Initial Contract: | 5 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? | No | ||||||||
| Support and Training | |||||||||
| International Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No | ||||||||
| Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member | ||||||||
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 7 | ||||||||
| Site Selection Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Financial Assistance? | No | ||||||||
| Marketing Support: | |||||||||
| Co-Op Advertising: | No | ||||||||
| 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: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Field Training: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Initial Store Opening: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Regional or National Meetings: | Not Applicable | ||||||||
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees | ||||||||
| Training: | |||||||||
| 1. Minneapolis, MN | 1 Week | ||||||||
| 2. At Sea Onboard Training Cruise | 7-10 Days | ||||||||
| Expansion Plans | |||||||||
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