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YOUR FLOATING FRANCHISE

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You love boating, you love water…

 


TIME TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP

Franchising is a big decision. However, when you purchase a Cruise Planners American Express Franchise, the decisions, are in fact –almost made for you as far as the logistics go.

Business Consultant - Franchising

As with any business venture you undertake, you need to have your ducks in a row as far the preliminary homework - which includes having the business consultant, training director, and legal specifics all lined up for your review. Your knowledgeable consultant at Cruise Planners/American Express is Dan Hicks, Director of Franchise Development, who provides years of expertise in franchising, and can help you with all facets of the business.

Financial Assistance

Cruise Planners/American Express, can also help you with the details of the investment. You may need to speak to your own personal loan officer, but since the investments of owning a cruise line franchise is less than $9, 995, it can be a simple loan or charge card investment which only needs small financing options.

Learning About the Franchise Itself

The Franchise houses a corporate office located in Florida which provides all the important details, structure and training for the Franchise Owner. Association affiliates for cruise lines as well as Press Releases and Award Citations, are all viable and reliable resources for you to review about the business you are getting into. The great part about being a Cruise Planners/American Express Travel Agent or Owner of the Franchise itself –is that you are not alone. You have options, choices and perks that are all a part of the great package that the Franchise offers.

Bottom Line

The advantage of owning a Travel Franchise is that it is a low start-up investment fee that provides the training, direction and keys to being successful. In addition, it can be run from a home office and can be full or part-time. The choices are yours…the only one left is for you to call, Cruise Planners American Express and get in touch with Dan Hicks, the Director of Franchise Development.


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