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Carlson Wagonlit Travel Franchise

Travel agency

In 1872, Georges Nagelmackers began his company, Wagons-Lits, to install sleeping compartments in European trains. A few years later, he created the Orient Express. In 1888, Ward G. Foster founded Ask Mr. Foster, a travel agency based in St. Augustine, Florida.

Each company expanded'Wagonlit throughout Europe and Africa, Ask Mr. Foster across the United States and Europe. Carlson Companies Inc. purchased Ask Mr. Foster in 1979; the company changed its name to Carlson Travel Network in 1990. Carlson Travel Network and Wagonlit Travel merged in 1997, forming Carlson Wagonlit Travel. The new company serves travelers in more than 140 countries.

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Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Carlson Wagonlit Travel franchise?

Total Investment: $2,500-$10,400
Initial Franchise Fee: $1,500
Royalty Fee: $950/mo.
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 5 years
Renewal Fee: $1K

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Carlson Wagonlit Travel News

The 3-1-1 On Holiday Travel
With many Americans about to make their first pilgrimage of the year via air over Thanksgiving and subsequent Holidays, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates today are urging their customers to "Know Before You Go" by providing them with the 3-1-1 on Holiday travel. The 3-1-1 refers to the Tran... more

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates Charles & Charlene Spears Honored With Golden Legacy Award
The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate Division today bestowed its highest honor—the Golden Legacy Award—on Charles and Charlene Spears from Bartlesville, owners of six Tulsa-based Carlson Wagonlit Travel locations in Oklahoma. Provided once each year, the Golden Legacy Award honors Carlson Wagonlit ... more

Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates Names Annual "top Achievers"
Today, during a ceremony held at the 2006 Carlson Wagonlit Travel National Meeting, America's leading retail travel agency powerhouse named the two recipients of its "Top Achiever" awards for excellence in sales: Janice Eagle of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, Benton Harbor, MI; and Nancy Franc... more

Virginia Beach's Bruce & Carol Horner Named Carlson Wagonlit Travel's "associate Of The Year"
The Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associate Division today proudly presented its "2006 Associate of the Year" Award to its dynamic duo from Virginia Beach—D. Bruce and Carol Horner—during a special ceremony at the franchise organization's 2006 National Meeting at the Saddlebrook Resort in Wesl... more

Carlson Wagonlit Travel's Top Associates Honored With "award Of Excellence" For 2006
Today, twenty Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates (franchisees) from throughout the United States were honored with the travel agency powerhouse's annual "Award of Excellence" for outstanding performance over the past year. The awards were presented during an opening day ceremony at the ... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Carlson Wagonlit Travel open? 1888
When did Carlson Wagonlit Travel start franchising? 1984

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2004	778	0	0	24
2003	876	0	0	25
2002	953	0	0	32
2001	1174	0	0	98
2000	1460	0	0	836

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	Yes	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

22% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

• Travel Agency Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Under $25K

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