Cruise Planners, founded in 1994 and headquartered in Coral Springs, Florida, operates the nation's largest home-based travel advisor franchise network. The company has been ranked as the #1 Travel Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine for over 15 consecutive years. Its core offering is a low-cost franchise model that enables entrepreneurs to start their own travel agencies from home, requiring no prior industry experience.
The company provides its franchise owners with a suite of technology and support systems. These include cutting-edge booking and CRM technology, award-winning marketing tools, a comprehensive training program called STAR University, and ongoing business development coaching. This integrated platform is designed to equip franchisees with the necessary infrastructure to operate their businesses remotely.
The franchise model is built around flexibility, allowing owners to work from anywhere in the world. The company's network comprises a community of home-based travel advisors, pioneering a model that has scaled to become the largest of its kind in the United States.
