Expedia Cruises
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What to know about Expedia Cruises franchise? The franchise offered is for the operation of a travel agency business that offers reservations for cruise ships, airlines, car rentals, and hotels, as well as other related travel services and products. The franchisee will receive an exclusive territory in which to operate their business. In addition, the franchisee will be provided with training and support to help them get started and grow their business. The franchisee will be responsible for marketing and promoting the business, as well as providing customer service and support. They will also be responsible for maintaining the quality of the franchise by the standards set by the franchisor. Numerous services and products are available through Expedia Cruises, making it a one-stop shop for vacation planning. These include cruises, airfare, hotels, car rentals, and more. The company has partnerships with major cruise lines such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line, which allows franchisees to offer exclusive deals and discounts to their customers. Expedia Cruises is a part of the Expedia Group, which is the largest online travel company in the world. This gives franchisees access to the group's buying power, technology, and marketing resources. As a result, franchisees can offer their customers a wide range of travel options at competitive prices. The Expedia Cruises franchise opportunity is ideal for those who are passionate about travel and providing excellent customer service. Expedia Cruises is based in Seattle, WA. Scroll down to learn more!How much does a Expedia Cruises franchise cost?Are you wondering how much is a Expedia Cruises franchise? Before starting a Expedia Cruises franchise, it is important to know the franchise fee, working capital and other costs required to start the business.The minimum investment amount required to open a Expedia Cruises franchise is $167,250 and can go all the way up to $292,245. Keep in mind, you should also allocate additional funds to live off of while the Expedia Cruises business ramps up. This can take as little as 6 months to over 2 years depending on the franchise opportunity. You should speak to at least 5 Expedia Cruises franchisees to understand the true cost of opening the franchise and how long it takes to: 1) start a Expedia Cruises business 2) pass break even 3) hit significant income.After (and if) you pass the point of earning significant income from your Expedia Cruises franchise, there may be enough margin to hire a day-to-day manager and work less hours in the business.
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The industry- collegues
They do not listen to our needs They dictate and are not open to change
NoNegativeNeutralExpedia is building their brand on the backs of franchisees. Individual franchisee success is secondary to brand success.
The brand provides some instant recognition for prospective clients. Unfortunately it also creates some confusion in regards to the relationship with Expedia.com.
The corporate team is more focused on brand success than on franchisee success. They are out of touch and do not know what franchisees face on a day-to-day basis. As a result, policies and technology changes are not supportive of results. If you’re not a multi store franchise you won’t have much of a voice.
NoNegativeDisapproves1 person found this review helpful.I feel Expedia's focus on retail is misguided and the home office does not understand the local business experience.
Owning this franchise is a double-edged sword. The Expedia name brings in prospects, but because Expedia means "cheap" to many people, the prospects are more transactional than relational, and the sales are small, which means lots of work for small commissions.
The franchisor is starting to micro-manage our local business, and seems to be making decisions from a corporate office that knows little about the day-to-day opertion in the real world. They also are requiring large investments in retail locations, which are a huge cash drain and have no ROI because the world is moving away from retail, and everyting we do can be done over the phone or email.
NoNegativeNeutral1 person found this review helpful.The culture of this business has changed over the last 5 years. It used to be a family feel, it now is very corporate feeling and not inclusive.
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How much will it cost
- $39,000