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Travel Franchises

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Investments

$10,400 – $15,100

Franchise fee

$9,900

In 1988 Bob Laddusaw created Outdoor Connection, a network of agents that books hunting and fishing trips. Working from their homes, Outdoor Connection franchisees work with individuals, businesses and groups to find their perfect sportsmen excursion.
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Investments

$249

Celebrating 36 years in business, Cruises Inc., as part of World Travel Holdings, is the world's largest seller of cruise and destination vacations. By joining our family, you'll have the comfort of knowing you are associated with the very best in the industry.
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Investments

$32,900 – $75,900

Franchise fee

$15,000-$35,000

All About Honeymoons is much more than just a business opportunity. It is a way of life. The resort weddings and leisure travel is the most profitable area of the travel industry. The business offers our owners the maximum flexibility and return on investment. All you need is a computer and a phone and you're on your way.
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Investments

$2,270 – $16,910

Franchise fee

$1,500

In 1872, Georges Nagelmackers began his company, Wagons-Lits, to install sleeping compartments in European trains..
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Investments

$44,899 – $7,363,000

Franchise fee

$20,000 - $35,000

The Cobblestone Hotels brand has become a trusted brand by guests and hoteliers alike. Hotel brand franchising can be a tough process to go through. It is an uncomplicated and easy process when you franchise with Cobblestone Hotels.
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Investments

$981,618 – $64,618,551

Franchise fee

$50,000

Wyndham Hotel Group today introduced The Wyndham Grand Collection, an ensemble of elegant, one-of-a-kind hotels within the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand aimed at guests looking for unique experiences in distinctive destinations around the world.
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Investments

$7,807,040 – $10,716,900

Franchise fee

$50,000

Candlewood Suites hotel franchise is a part of the InterContinental Hotels Group. The franchise is focused on comfort, space and value and has 142 hotel properties in the U.S.
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Investments

$5,035,000 – $7,031,000

Franchise fee

$50,000

Value Place is an economy extended-stay hotel brand founded by Jack DeBoer in 2003. Prior to founding Value Place, DeBoer had been an apartment developer and then founded extended-stay hotel brands Residence Inn, Summerfield Suites and Candlewood Suites. He opened the first Value Place in Wichita, Kansas, offering studio suites with full kitchens and an onsite laundry room and allowing guests to pay by the week with a 24-hour checkout notice.
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Investments

$52,000 – $62,000

Franchise fee

$50,000

A network of tastemakers and influencers in more than 60 communities nationwide who carefully curate city guides that highlight the premier artists, artisans, and entrepreneurs in their cities.
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Investments

$45,000 – $65,000

Franchise fee

$19,000

You do not have to learn to be a travel agent. You will make effective sales calls and presentations that gain and keep a company's commitment to use your agency.
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Investments

$3,000

Our ideas are new. Our host business model is different. We invite you to partner with us and take advantage of our high commission rates and our big buying power. You will earn more money immediately! You will be able to offer more value to your clients on cruises, land vacations and hotels because of our group amenities, special hotel perks and our solid relationship with suppliers
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Investments

$175,000 – $375,000

Franchise fee

$45,000

With locations in Europe and the United States, GoCar Tours takes tens of thousands of people through some of the world’s most beautiful cities every year. Currently, GoCar Tours operates in San Francisco, San Diego, Lisbon, Barcelona, and Madrid with other cities vying for franchises of their own.
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Investments

$15,957,558 – $35,696,440

Franchise fee

$60,000

The Hotel Indigo concept was inspired by the charm and service that boutique hotels provide. In each location, the Hotel Indigo brand offers a superior guest experience that incorporates the neighborhood story of the community in which it resides, curating local experiences for its guest while guaranteeing guests a level of consistency offered by IHG standards.
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Investments

$109,250 – $5,836,500

Franchise fee

$15,000

America's Best Inns & Suites is a high quality mid-level limited service hotel brand with locations throughout the United States. With 102 hotels open and 5 under development as of September 1, 2004, America's Best Inns & Suites continues to expand around the country. America's Best Inns & Suites is primarily a conversion brand for existing hotel owners looking for a better way to do business.
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Investments

$7,423,250 – $13,659,750

Franchise fee

$75,000

Home2Suites by Hilton is an all-suite extended-stay hotel brand from Hilton Worldwide. Amenities include complimentary breakfast, laundry and fitness areas, WiFi access and a 24-hour business center.
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Investments

$996,040 – $64,570,718

Franchise fee

$50,000

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an upscale full-service hotel chain with locations in business and vacation destinations worldwide. Hotel amenities include meeting spaces, restaurants, business and fitness centers. Resort locations offer golf, tennis, beaches and spas.
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Investments

$88,050 – $13,166,100

Franchise fee

$10,000 - $60,000

In 1939, seven motor court owners in Florida met and decided they could be more successful working together, establishing standards for service and quality and helping each other to fill their rooms through a referral system. More and more owners joined and eventually the company, then Quality Courts United, decided to begin franchising. Today the company is known as Choice Hotels International, which includes 11 hotel brands ranging from the economy to upscale segments.
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Investments

$198,850 – $7,795,531

Franchise fee

$35,000

Building contractor Scott King opened his first motel, King's Auto Court in 1935-- in time to welcome guests visiting San Diego's World's Fair. Over the next five years, he opened 24 more hotels around Southern California. The first one under the name Travelodge opened in 1940, and this became the name of Scott's company in 1946. Today Travelodge by Wyndham is part of the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts group of hotel chains.
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Investments

$209,638 – $4,444,387

Franchise fee

$25,000

Super 8's name is derived from its original room rate--$8.88 per night--when the first location opened in 1974 in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Since Super 8 began franchising in 1976, the motel chain has grown to more than 2,000 locations throughout the United States and Canada.
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Investments

$641,250 – $38,740,000

Franchise fee

$40,000 - $75,000

RLH Corporation comprises more than 1200 properties in the U.S., Canada, Mexico and South Korea, forging ahead as a leader in hospitality with our brands: Red Lion Hotels, Red Lion Inn & Suites, Hotel RL, Settle Inn and GuestHouse, 3 Palms Hotels and Resorts, America's Best Inns & Suites, Americas Best Value Inn, Canadas Best Value Inn, Country Hearth Inn & Suites, Jameson Inn, Lexington, Signature Inn and Value Inn Worldwide. Our company, which is grown publicly traded on the NYSE (RLH), has historic roots in the Pacific Northwest dating back more than 50 years.
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Investments

$213,563 – $6,836,563

Franchise fee

$26,000

Founded in 1973, Baymont by Wyndham provides lodging to business and leisure travelers across the United States. Each location features in-room desks, pay-per-view movies and video games, free breakfast, and nonsmoking and handicapped-accessible rooms. Baymont by Wyndham hotels also offer conference rooms, fax service and computer data ports.
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Investments

$2,617,700 – $3,868,600

Franchise fee

$25,000

The first Motel 6 opened in Santa Barbara, California, in 1962, and got its name from its initial room rates: $6 a night. Fifty-five years later, Motel 6 is managed by G6 Hospitality and has a network of more than 1,200 economy lodging locations across the U.S. and Canada.
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Investments

$11,039,010 – $22,074,280

Franchise fee

$75,000

Homewood Suites by Hilton is part of the portfolio of brands at Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries. Other Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton, and Hilton Grand Vacations.
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Investments

$7,544,298 – $24,836,120

Franchise fee

$50,000

The Holiday Inn Express® hotel franchise offers modern accommodations for value-oriented travelers. Holiday Inn Express hotels are fresh, clean and uncomplicated and provide the comfort and convenience the Holiday Inn® brand stands for.
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Investments

$29,137,305 – $111,952,950

Franchise fee

$75,000

Hilton is part of the portfolio of brands at Hilton Worldwide, which has hotels in more than 90 countries. Other Hilton Worldwide brands include Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Hilton Garden Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton, Curio - A Collection by Hilton, Canopy by Hilton and Hilton Grand Vacations.
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TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Passion for travel? Turn your passion into your new career. If you enjoy helping to plan and organize travel, then this rating is for you.

These days, travel has become a necessity, not a luxury. In addition to the usual vacations and work trips, people arrange romantic trips or trips to concerts. They need a comfortable and reliable organization of their trip that will take into account all their wishes.

And there are so many ways to have your own business in the travel industry: from home-based travel agencies to build a hotel! Do not be afraid to start your own business - it will be much easier with the help and support of experienced franchisors.

We have chosen for you the 20 best franchises. We hope our top gives you an insight into entrepreneurship opportunities in this amazing business area. Don’t miss the opportunity to work with famous travel brands!

1. Cruise Planners

  • Founded: 1994
  • Franchising since: 1999
  • Initial investment:  $1,900 – $10,495
  • Initial franchise fee: 1-3%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Cruise Planners is a great choice for those who are looking for a low-cost franchise in the traveling business. The company is an American Express Travel Representative and the nation's largest franchise network of home-based travel consultants. Franchise's main advantages are no experience in traveling required, and you can work from anywhere. Cruise Planners provides a training program for franchisees. More than 1,800 franchises have already joined Cruise Planners. Get part of the team with more than 20 years of experience!

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2. Dream Vacations

  • Founded: 1991
  • Franchising since: 1992
  • Initial investment:  $3,245 – $21,850
  • Initial franchise fee: $495 - $9,800
  • Ongoing royalty fee: up to 3%

 TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Low-cost franchise with no inventory required. Dream Vacations help their customers to create unique traveling experiences. Dream Vacations Franchisees sell travel packages including travel insurance, shore excursions, hotels, and tours for individuals, couples, families, businesses, and groups. However, Dream Vacations also offers FAMiliarization (FAM) trips to franchisees so they could become more familiar with what you are selling.

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 3. Hilton Hotels and Resorts

  • Founded: 1916
  • Franchising since: 1965
  • Initial investment: $29,137,305 – $111,952,950
  • Initial franchise fee: : $75,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 5%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Hilton Hotels & Resorts one of the most famous hotel networks in the world. For over 100 years, Hilton Hotel is the place where history is made from Hollywood events to memorable dates. The brand combines heritage and innovation to meet the needs of future travelers and make their Hilton experience special. Franchisees get started immediately under a trusted name, that helps to attract customers from the first day. 

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4. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts

  • Founded: 1981
  • Franchising since: 1996
  • Initial investment: $996,040 – $64,570,718
  • Initial franchise fee:  $50,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee:  5%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is an upscale full-service hotel chain located around the world suitable for business and leisure travelers. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts wants to make hotel travel affordable for all travelers everywhere. To support franchisees, the company has developed an extensive framework. It is based on the experience, scale, and scope of the world's largest hotel company.

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 5. Expedia CruiseShipCenters

  • Founded: 1987
  • Franchising since: 1987
  • Initial investment: $150,000 – $250,000
  • Initial franchise fee: $39,000
  • Net-Worth Requirement:$300,000
  • Liquid Cash Requirement: $100,000

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Becomу a franchisee of Expedia CruiseShipCenters is a wonderful chance to work with the industry famous brand. Full-service franchise agencies specialized in cruises. They also provide a variety of travel products for special prices and are known for excellent service. The company provides all kinds of support for franchisees. 

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6. Travel Leaders

  • Founded: 1888
  • Franchising since: 1984
  • Initial investment: $2,270 – $16,910
  • Initial franchise fee:  $1,500
  • Ongoing royalty fee: up to $1,000 per month

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

The company has its roots back in the late 19th century, so it is one of the oldest traveling agencies in North America. Millions of people already have a perfect vacation with the Travel Leaders Franchise. But the franchisor also provides its services to business travelers. There are more than 5,500 agencies in the franchise network.

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7. Marriott 

  • Founded: 1967
  • Franchising since: 1967
  • Initial investment: $5,000,000 – $7,000,000
  • Initial franchise fee: $50,000

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Marriott is the biggest worldwide chain of hotels and other kinds of facilities for accommodation in more than 127 countries. Marriott Hotels are suitable for both business and leisure travelers. Hotels range in sizes from 100 to 2,000 guestrooms. The company has brands in different categories so every guest can find a hotel that suits him. The franchisor has flexible options, based on the market and the project budget. 

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8. Radisson

  • Founded: 1962
  • Franchising since: 1983
  • Initial investment: $3,155,400 – $9,869,900
  • Initial franchise fee: $75,000 
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 5%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

To be the first on people’s minds. Not only when looking for a hotel to stay, but as an employer, partner, and franchisor. That’s the mission of the Radisson Hotel Group. 

Eight brands have been created by the company to meet the needs of different categories of travelers. The hotels are located in different areas for the convenience of guests, for example, near the airport or recreation areas. The company hotels can be in over 70 countries around the world. 

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9. Results Travel

  • Founded: 2000
  • Franchising since: 2000
  • Initial investment:  $10,700
  • Initial franchise fee: $1,500
  • Ongoing royalty fee: $300 per year

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Results! Travel has a unique concept of the franchise. The only requirement is to work with specific suppliers. And more than that: the franchisor does not ask for your long commitment. Franchisees sign a 1-year agreement that can be renewed. However, franchises can stop the agreement at any time. Results! Travel will share with franchisees supplier programs and business management tools.

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10. Tix Travel & Ticket Agency

  • Founded: 1982 
  • Franchising since: 1989 
  • Initial investment: $995

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

TIX Travel & Tickets provides not just standard trips but combines them with event tickets! So the company suits everyone excited about the new experiences provided by a reliable company. And this is where TIX comes into play! Almost 40 years in business, they helped sports fans, brides and grooms, businessmen to get where they wanted. The franchisor will give all necessary information by offering training, so don’t worry if you know nothing about it. Don’t be scared of the paperwork of starting a business either: the company will help with that too. 

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11. Park Inn by Radisson

  • Founded: 1986
  • Franchising since: 1993
  • Initial investment: $1,648,470 – $4,766,550
  • Initial franchise fee: $35,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 4,5%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Park Inn by Radisson hotels was made for travelers who most of all value convenience. Mid-budget hotels have contemporary interiors and offer tidy rooms with comfy beds. Park Inn by Radisson serves guests with a friendly attitude. You can find Park Inn hotels in Europe, North America, Africa, and the Middle East. Join the global brand that adds positivity to hospitality. 

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12. Hyatt

  • Founded: 1957
  • Franchising since: 2005
  • Initial investment: $5,000,000

From the start, Hyatt will provide their franchisees support of a world-class development experts team. Relationships with franchisees based on personal approach and collaboration. Hyatt Place hotels were developed for all-purpose travelers. With that in mind, our casual hospitality hotels offer guest kitchens and vending machines available day-and-night. Franchise hotels are located in both urban and suburban areas. 

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13. Outdoor Connection

  • Founded: 1988
  • Franchising since: 1990
  • Initial investment:  $10,400 – $15,100
  • Initial franchise fee: $9,900
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 3-5%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

For 30 years, Outdoor Connection has helped individuals and groups to enjoy outdoor activities around the world.The company offers a variety of outdoor activities for all skill levels from businessmen to sportsmen. All this time, the company worked with high-quality guides and outfitters. Outdoor Connection is your choice if you have an aspiration to create adventures for your customers. This business is unmatched!

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14. iTrip

  • Founded: 2003
  • Franchising since: 2003
  • Initial investment: $50,000 – $100,000
  • Initial franchise fee: $75,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: $85,000

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

iTrip franchise is unique in the industry. This franchise is the right place to start a business in times when travelers prefer home-like accommodation. The franchise is an internet-based vacation rental management company. They are partners with many listing sites. Franchisees will have an exclusive territory to operate. 

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15. Cruise Holidays

  • Founded: 1984
  • Franchising since: 1984
  • Initial investment:  $9,500 – $72,800
  • Initial franchise fee: $9,500-$30,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: up to 3%
  • Net-Worth Requirement: $15,000
  • Liquid Cash Requirement: $10,350

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Cruise Holidays is best known for cruise travel. The company has a rock-solid reputation as a cruise-specialty travel agency. The franchisor is a distributor of many cruise lines. That allows them to offer highly competitive prices for any destination. The company also provides land-based trips. The franchise network is located in the USA and Canada and has more than 200 franchisees. 

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16. All About Honeymoons

  • Founded: 1994
  • Franchising since: 2004
  • Initial investment: $32,900 – $75,900
  • Initial franchise fee:  $15,000-$35,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 1-3%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Honeymoons and Destination Weddings is a niche franchise that helps couples embody fairy destination weddings & honeymoons or have the perfect romantic holiday. The franchisor has three types of participation. Future franchisees must have experience in management but not necessarily in travel. 

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17. IPG - Florida Vacation Homes

  • Founded: 1989
  • Franchising since: 1989
  • Initial investment: $190,000 – $225,000
  • Liquid Cash Requirement: $190,000

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Ready to move to sunny Florida and change your career? Franchise IPG - Florida Vacation Homes gives that opportunity. The company owns properties for rental in tourist areas of Florida. The franchisor offers to manage property business in the Florida Gulf Coast & Central Florida. 

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18. Travel Lines Express

  • Founded: 2003
  • Franchising since: 2003
  • Initial investment: $10,000 – $50,000
  • Initial franchise fee: $10,000 – $50,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 1%

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Travel Lines Express franchise agencies help their customers book tickets, rental cars, cruises, vacation packages, and hotels. Franchisees also will be full-service travel agencies. The distinctive feature of the franchise - franchisees earns 100% of the commission directly. Franchisee travel agencies will be listed on the official travel industry accreditation list.

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19. UNIGLOBE Travel USA 

  • Founded: 1979
  • Franchising since: 1980
  • Initial investment: $45,000 – $65,000
  • Initial franchise fee: $19,000

TOP-20 travel franchises in USA 2021

Franchise UNIGLOBE Travel USA is a B2B travel agency. That means your customer becomes your partner for years. The company focuses on long-term relationships, so their clients appreciate them for the reliability and quality of services.  Franchisees will make calls and presentations because the franchise relies on proactive sales. 

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20. OASIS Travel Network 

  • Founded: 1987
  • Franchising since: 2009
  • Initial investment:  $3,000
  • Ongoing royalty fee: 29-60$

Already have a travel agency? That franchise is for you. It was founded by owners of travel agencies. OASIS Travel Network knows your needs and how to boost your business. The company has a long-term relationship with suppliers and can provide additional perks to franchisees and customers. The franchisor will provide all necessary training and fam trips.

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