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Cruise One #1 Ranked Cruise-Only Travel Agency Franchise
Entrepreneur Magazine's 23rd Annual Franchise 500.
Over 400 Franchises Nationwide
Franchises available coast-to-coast!
Founded in 1992 Cruiseone is the largest franchiser of independent cruise agents in North America. CruiseOne agents are eligible for some of the highest cruise line commissions in the industry.
Be Part of An $11 Billion Dollar Industry
Total Turn-Key Agency System
National Cooperative Newspaper Advertising Program
What cruise industry leaders are saying about CruiseOne ...
R.D., President - Carnival Cruise Lines
"Clearly the reason your franchises do well is because of the terrific sales training they receive from your home office, including specific ship inspections, on-site fam trips, and assistance with all aspects related to cruising. Since we began dealing with your company we have seen great increases in production. We will do all possible to help get your new members up to speed on the 'Fun Ships' of Carnival Cruise Lines."
M.A., Vice President of Sales - Royal Caribbean International
"Royal Caribbean looks for travel partners, like CruiseOne, that share our commitment to excellence. Their intensive training and support programs, integrity, and overall professionalism establish their organization as an industry leader. I have enjoyed working with them in the past and I look forward to many years of a continued productive relationship."
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1. What training and ongoing support do you provide?
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2. What is the total initial investment, and did actual startup costs match the estimates in Item 7 of the FDD?
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3. How do royalties and local/national marketing fees impact profitability?
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4. What are the common challenges new franchisees face, and how do you help them overcome them?
Transparent franchisors will openly discuss real hurdles like local competition, tight labor markets, or supply chain bottlenecks, and show you the exact playbook or field support they offer to solve them as well as allowing you to speak with other franchisees.
5. How many franchise locations have closed or left the system in the past few years, and why?
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