SeaMaster Cruises
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the SeaMaster Cruises system.
SeaMaster Cruises
701 Carlson Pkwy.
Minnetonka, MN 55305
800#: (800) 824-1481
Tel: (763) 212-4590
Fax: (763) 212-5270
E-mail: smcsupport@seamastercruises.com
Web Site: www.seamastercruises.com
Contact: Ms. Megan Slind, Sales Development Coord.
SEAMASTER CRUISES offers an exciting business, specializing in selling cruise and cruise-related vacations from you home or "virtual office." SEAMASTER CRUISES is part of Carlson Travel Franchise Group, which is the largest travel franchisor in the world today, supporting over 1,700 US travel agencies. Turn-key business includes the highest commissions available, marketing programs and proprietary technology. Seasoned management team will help you build a successful business, including travel perks.
Franchisor Background
Established: 2003
First Franchise: 2003
Franchise Units: 75
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 75
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in NR
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 11 in CA, 9 in FL, 5 in MN
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 1
>Asian-American: 1
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: NA SF; HB
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $9.5K
Total Investment: $9.5K
Average Total Investment: $9K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees
>Franchise: $9.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $9K
>Royalty: 3%
>Advertising: $100 Flat
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5/5
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:NO
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:NA
Lease Negotiation Assistance: NA
Cooperative Advertising: NA
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 7
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Minneapolis, MN; 7-10 Days At Sea On Board Training Cruise.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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