How many CRUISE PLANNERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, CRUISE PLANNERS has 2,655 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2005.

Is CRUISE PLANNERS a good franchise to buy?

CRUISE PLANNERS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 2,655+ locations. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

CRUISE PLANNERS

Cruise Planners franchises enable individuals to establish and operate home-based travel advisor businesses under the CRUISE PLANNERS® brand and system. Franchisees offer personalized travel planning services, specializing in cruises and other vacations, to leisure travelers seeking customized vacation packages. The business model involves selling franchises, managing a network of independent advisors, and providing operational support and technology.

2,655

Locations

$2K–$21K

Investment

Since 2005

Franchising

Travel & TourismCoral Springs, FLCruise Planners Holdings, Inc.www.cruiseplanners.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$10,995

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,945 – $20,505

Low: $1,945High: $20,505

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

3.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$80

Item 6 of FDD

1.5%-3% royalty (varies by supplier commission rate) + $80/mo administrative service fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

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How CRUISE PLANNERS Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Business Services (ranked #1 of 188)
Top 10 largest franchise system in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
CRUISE PLANNERS Current	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
SERVPRO (UNIT)	$259K – $380K	$100K	10.0%	2,286
CruiseOne	$13K – $21K	$11K	1.5%	2,175
Business Services Average 188 franchises	$118K – $284K	$46K	10.4%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 188 Business Services franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

737

2TX

319

3CA

225

4GA

151

5NY

127

6VA

7NJ

8NC

9PA

10AZ

11CO

12SC

13IL

14OH

15MD

+36 more states

Franchisee Contacts

3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Dispute with a terminated franchisee involving trademark infringement, breach of contract, and defamation.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a CRUISE PLANNERS franchise ranges from $1,945 to $20,505. This includes a franchise fee of $10,995. Ongoing royalty fees are 3.0% of gross sales.