Taste of Green: Experience Cruise Planners in Person

Visit our Home Office in Coral Springs, meet our leadership team and a successful franchise owner, and see the technology, marketing, training, and support behind our home-based travel agency franchise.

October 20, 2026

Cruise Planners Home Office | Coral Springs, Florida

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What is Taste of Green?

Taste of Green is Cruise Planners' in-person franchise discovery experience for prospective franchise owners who want to learn more about owning and growing a travel business.

Spend the day at our Coral Springs Home Office meeting the people behind Cruise Planners and learning how our franchise system, technology, marketing support, training, supplier relationships, and business resources support franchise owners.

You'll also see how an established franchise network and strong brand recognition can help a travel professional focus on building client relationships and creating memorable travel experiences.

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Meet Leadership & a Franchise Owner
Get Your Questions Answered
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Inside the Experience

Taste of Green gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Cruise Planners supports its franchise network.

You'll learn how our Home Office teams support franchise owners across technology, marketing, training, operations, and customer service, and see tools designed to help a travel professional manage clients and operate a travel business.

From CRM and booking tools to websites, email marketing, mobile technology, and social media resources, you'll get a closer look at the infrastructure available to Cruise Planners franchise owners.

Experience Highlights

Tour Cruise Planners Home Office and meet the teams who support franchise owners
Explore the travel agency franchise model and what business ownership can look like
See technology for client management, trip planning, reservations, marketing, and business operations
Learn about websites, email marketing, local marketing, social media, and other promotional resources
Discover training, coaching, and ongoing business support
Learn about opportunities across cruises, land vacations, groups, luxury travel, and other travel experiences
Enjoy complimentary lunch with the Cruise Planners team
Hear Richard Stieff's perspective on building a multi-million-dollar travel business
Participate in a live Q&A with Cruise Planners executives, the Franchise Development Team, and Richard

Event Agenda

Wednesday, October 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET

Welcome & Inside Look at Cruise Planners

Hear from our leadership team about Cruise Planners, our culture, franchise model, and approach to supporting franchise owners.

Home Office Tour

Go behind the scenes and meet some of the people who support franchise owners across technology, marketing, operations, training, and other areas of the business.

Technology, Marketing & Business Resources

Explore the CRM, booking tools, digital marketing platforms, and business resources designed to help franchise owners manage clients and operate efficiently.

Training, Coaching & Ongoing Support

Learn about the training, professional development, business coaching, and Home Office resources available to new and experienced travel professionals.

Complimentary Lunch

Enjoy lunch while getting to know Cruise Planners team members and other prospective franchise owners.

Ask a Franchise Owner

Hear Richard Stieff discuss his transition from corporate CFO and Navy veteran to Cruise Planners franchise owner, including how relationships and community helped him build a multi-million-dollar travel business.

Live Q&A

Ask our executive team, Franchise Development Team, and Richard about the franchise opportunity, franchise investment, business ownership, and what it takes to get started.

Not Local?

If you're traveling to Coral Springs for Taste of Green, Cruise Planners offers an air credit of up to $250 if you purchase your franchise within two weeks of your visit.

Visit our Home Office, meet the team, and explore the franchise opportunity in person before deciding whether Cruise Planners is the right next step for you.

Save My Space

Must purchase a franchise within two weeks of your visit to receive a $250 reimbursement. Must provide air receipt. Reimbursement occurs after new franchise owner training. Restrictions apply.

Speakers

Michelle Fee

CEO and Founder, Cruise Planners
Scott Koepf

CEO and Founder, Cruise Planners
Theresa Scalzitti

Chief Operations Officer, Cruise Planners
Brian Shultz

Chief Information Officer, Cruise Planners
Richard Stieff

Cruise Planners Franchise Owner

Who It's For

Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in starting a home-based travel business
Professionals considering a flexible business opportunity or career change
People researching how to become a travel agent
Experienced travel advisors considering franchise ownership
Independent or hosted advisors looking for additional technology, marketing, and business infrastructure
Entrepreneurs comparing travel franchises and conducting franchise due diligence

What Is a Franchise Discovery Day?

A franchise discovery day gives prospective franchise owners an opportunity to learn more about a franchise before making a decision.

Taste of Green is Cruise Planners' in-person discovery experience, where attendees can visit our Home Office, meet company leadership and a current franchise owner, and learn more about the business model and franchise resources.

What Is Cruise Planners Taste of Green?

Taste of Green is Cruise Planners' in-person franchise discovery experience held at our Home Office in Coral Springs, Florida.

The event includes a Home Office tour, executive and franchise owner insights, technology and marketing resources, training information, complimentary lunch, and live Q&A.

When and Where Is the Next Taste of Green?

Taste of Green will take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM ET at Cruise Planners Home Office, 3111 N University Dr, 8th Floor, Coral Springs, FL 33065.

Who Should Attend Taste of Green?

Taste of Green is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs, professionals considering business ownership, experienced travel advisors, independent agents, hosted advisors, and others evaluating a travel franchise opportunity.

Do I Need Travel Industry Experience?

No. Previous travel industry experience is not required.

Cruise Planners provides training, technology, marketing resources, and ongoing support designed to help franchise owners operate their travel businesses.

What Will I Learn at Taste of Green?

You'll learn about the Cruise Planners franchise model, technology, marketing, training, coaching, supplier relationships, and business resources available to franchise owners.

You'll also tour our Home Office and hear directly from Cruise Planners executives and franchise owner Richard Stieff.

Who Is Speaking at Taste of Green?

Taste of Green will feature CEO and Founder Michelle Fee, Chief Strategy Officer Scott Koepf, Chief Operations Officer Theresa Scalzitti, Chief Information Officer Brian Shultz, and Cruise Planners franchise owner Richard Stieff.

Who Is Richard Stieff?

Richard Stieff started his Cruise Planners franchise at age 50 after a career as a corporate CFO and service in the U.S. Navy.

More than 12 years later, he has built a multi-million-dollar travel business centered on relationships, community engagement, and long-term client connections.

Can I Run a Travel Agency From Home?

Yes. Cruise Planners uses a home-based travel agency franchise model, allowing franchise owners to operate without the overhead of a traditional storefront.

Franchise owners have access to technology, marketing, training, supplier relationships, and ongoing business support.

What Marketing and Technology Support Is Available?

Cruise Planners franchise owners have access to technology and marketing support for customer relationship management, reservations, trip planning, websites, email marketing, social media, digital marketing, and client communication.

Taste of Green gives attendees a closer look at how these resources support day-to-day business operations.

Can Cruise Planners Franchise Owners Sell More Than Cruises?

Yes. Cruise Planners franchise owners can help clients plan cruises, land vacations, resorts, groups, international trips, luxury travel, and other travel experiences.

Is Lunch Included?

Yes. Complimentary lunch is included as part of the Taste of Green experience.

Does Cruise Planners Help With Travel Costs to Attend?

Cruise Planners offers an air credit of up to $250 for attendees who fly in and purchase their franchise within two weeks of the visit.

An air receipt is required, reimbursement occurs after new franchise owner training, and restrictions apply.

Do I Have to Commit to a Franchise to Attend?

No. Taste of Green gives you an opportunity to learn about Cruise Planners and evaluate the franchise opportunity before deciding whether you want to take the next step.