Vacation Planners
Vacation Planners offers franchises for operating travel agencies or as new travel advisors under a unified nationwide brand, providing extensive back-end operations, marketing, and technology support. The business model includes an initial franchise fee and ongoing marketing fund contributions, with an established resale market for franchisees to transfer ownership. It targets existing travel professionals or newcomers serving leisure travelers seeking vacation planning services in a competitive travel industry.
Disclaimer: This information was extracted using AI from public Franchise Disclosure Documents and should be independently verified. This is not financial or legal advice. Always review official FDD filings before making investment decisions.
Overview
Financial Requirements
10% royalty + $700/mo marketing & technology fund
Franchise Stats
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Extracted Item 19 Section
How Vacation Planners Compares to Other Business Services Franchises
Key Insights
- Lower investment than 93% of Business Services franchises
| Franchise | Investment Range | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Vacation Planners Current | $15K - $23K | $8K | 10.0% | 0 |
| 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 |
| CRUISE PLANNERS | $2K - $21K | $11K | 3.0% | 2,655 |
| SERVPRO (UNIT) | $259K - $380K | $100K | 10.0% | 2,286 |
Business Services Average 187 franchises | $118K - $285K | $46K | 10.4% | - |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 187 Business Services franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2021)
Outlets by state across the United States
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
No litigation involving franchisees reported in the FDD.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
No bankruptcy history reported in the FDD.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Vacation Planners franchise?
The total initial investment to open a Vacation Planners franchise ranges from $14,950 to $22,700. This includes a franchise fee of $7,500. Ongoing royalty fees are 10.0% of gross sales.
Is Vacation Planners a good franchise to buy?
Whether Vacation Planners is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.
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