How many TRAVEL LEADERS franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, TRAVEL LEADERS has 188 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 1984.

Can you get an SBA loan for a TRAVEL LEADERS franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for TRAVEL LEADERS franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is TRAVEL LEADERS a good franchise to buy?

TRAVEL LEADERS shows several positive indicators: established brand with 188+ locations, low SBA loan default rate. 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.

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TRAVEL LEADERS

Travel Leaders franchise offers a license to existing travel agencies to use the Travel Leaders trademarks, proprietary business system, and preferred vendors to operate under the TRAVEL LEADERS brand. Franchisees provide travel services including recommendations and reservations for air, cruises, hotels, cars, and tour packages. The target market includes business and vacation travelers, as well as certain business organizations, institutions, and public agencies.

188locations

$2K–$18K

Since 1984

ServicesMinneapolis, MNTravel Leaders Group, LLCwww.travelleaders.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$2,500

Initial Investment

$2,270 – $17,910

Royalty Rate

N/A

Brand Fund

N/A

Fixed Monthly Fees

$536 – $1,668

No royalty or brand fund percentages. Fixed monthly fees range $536-$1,668 for main location (continuing license + marketing + $0-$461 local marketing + $80 publication, depending on Enterprise/Executive/Professional level).

Financial Performance

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TRAVEL LEADERS Franchise Analysis

Imagine licensing a proven travel brand that's endured decades of industry upheaval, from agency consolidations to digital disruptions. Travel Leaders' 2025 FDD highlights a resilient network with minimal churn and steady unit growth, plus a fee model that sidesteps percentage-based royalties. Without Item 19 earnings data, do the expansion projections and loan records paint a picture of accessible opportunity—or hidden hurdles?

Travel Leaders began franchising in 1984 and now supports 188 franchise locations plus 2 corporate, up from 179 in 2023 to 185 in 2024—a modest +3% gain signaling stability rather than explosive growth. System health looks solid: just 3 non-renewals, 1 transfer, and 16 projected new units, with only 1 SBA loan on record averaging $80,000. Item 20 details this trajectory, suggesting low franchisee dissatisfaction in a mature brand under Travel Leaders Group, headquartered in Minneapolis.

Financials stand out for affordability—Item 7 pegs total investment at $2,270-$17,910, mainly for existing agencies converting to the brand via a $2,500 franchise fee. Ongoing fees are fixed monthly totals of $536-$1,668 (depending on Professional, Executive, or Enterprise tiers), bundling continuing license, national marketing, local marketing ($0-$461), and $80 publication costs—no royalties or ad fund percentages to scale with sales. The absence of Item 19 means no disclosed earnings, forcing reliance on these metrics; the low entry and flat fees suit home-based or small operations targeting leisure/business travelers, but validate demand via calls to the 188 units before committing.

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Analysis based on the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.

How TRAVEL LEADERS Compares

Key Insights

One of the lowest investment costs in Business Services (ranked #3 of 198)
Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Business Services

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
TRAVEL LEADERS Current	$2K – $18K	$3K	N/A	188
Bimbo Foods Bakeries Distribution, LLC	$14K – $607K	N/A	N/A	6,454
THE UPS STORE (TRADITIONAL)	$216K – $609K	$30K	5.0%	4,500
RE/MAX	$37K – $337K	$35K	1.0%	2,994
JACKSON HEWITT TAX SERVICE	$71K – $105K	$25K	15.0%	2,744
CRUISE PLANNERS	$2K – $21K	$11K	3.0%	2,655
Business Services Average 198 franchises	$121K – $289K	$47K	10.2%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 198 Business Services franchises by location count.