CORAL
SPRINGS, Fla., July 16,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruise Planners, the
nation's largest home-based travel agency franchise network, is
proud to announce its recognition as a top franchise for 2024 by
Franchise Business Review (FBR); this is the 14th time
Cruise Planners has been recognized as a top franchise by FBR. This
esteemed accolade is a testament to Cruise Planners' commitment to
excellence, innovation, and franchisee satisfaction.
This prestigious ranking by Franchise Business Review is based
on comprehensive surveys of franchisee satisfaction and
performance. Franchisees were asked to rate their franchise on
various factors including leadership, training, support,
operations, and financial opportunity. Cruise Planners excelled
across all these categories, highlighting their dedication to
providing its franchisees with the tools and support they need to
succeed.
"We are thrilled to be recognized again as a top franchise by
Franchise Business Review," said Michelle
Fee, founder and CEO of Cruise Planner. "This award reflects
our unwavering commitment to our franchise owners and their
success. We pride ourselves on offering world-class support,
best-in-industry technology and marketing, and a supportive
community that empowers our franchisees to thrive in the travel
industry."
Cruise Planners' ongoing investment in innovative technology and
comprehensive marketing and training support programs plays a
critical role in the success of its franchisees. The proprietary CP
Maxx technology platform provides robust tools for booking and
customer relationship management, enabling franchisees to deliver
exceptional service to their clients. Additionally, the intensive
STAR University training program and continuous support from the
Home Office Team ensure franchisees are well-prepared to navigate
the dynamic travel landscape.
Cruise Planners' franchisee survey data highlighted the
following:
- Overall Franchise Satisfaction Report Score: 99%
- Training & Support: 91%
- Technology: 92%
- Marketing & Promotions: 91%
- Owner Enjoyment: 93%
- Would Recommend Cruise Planners: 93%
- Trust in Leadership: 94%
"Franchisee satisfaction continues to be the leading indicator
of franchise performance and system health, and we are pleased to
report that our latest research shows satisfaction has remained at
some of the highest levels in the past 19 years. In fact, our
survey results show that three out of four franchise owners would
recommend their brand to others. That's extremely encouraging news
for franchise owners and anyone considering investing in a
franchise," said Michelle Rowan,
president and COO of Franchise Business Review. "As an independent
research firm, Franchise Business Review is committed to helping
prospective franchisees get an objective view of the best franchise
opportunities available based on actual feedback from the people
who own them. Each of the award winners on this year's list of the
200 Top Franchises received stellar ratings from their franchisees
in the areas crucial to success in operating a franchise, including
training and support, leadership, innovation, culture, and
financial opportunity."
Company Background: Cruise Planners was founded in 1994
and is the nation's largest home-based travel agent franchise
network. As a leader in the travel franchise industry, Cruise
Planners positions a nation-wide network of 2,500 franchise owners
for success by providing innovative marketing programs, proprietary
and cutting-edge booking and technology tools, as well as
professional development and hands-on training with the industry's
top executives. The company continues to be an industry leader and
was named the No.1 travel franchise by Entrepreneur magazine for 18
consecutive years and awarded by Franchise Business Review as
"Best-In-Category" for 2 years.
Franchise Business Review also ranked Cruise Planners #3 OVERALL
on their list of Top 200 Franchises of 2022. Cruise Planners was
recently featured in Entrepreneur as one of the top 30 franchise
innovators in technology, has been consistently named as one of the
Top Women-Owned Businesses by the South Florida Business Journal,
is on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest-growing private
companies in America, and was recognized as one of the Top
Workplaces by the Sun Sentinel.
Visit our website, www.cruiseplanners.com, for more
information or to view the complete list of awards and
honors. For those interested in becoming a franchise owner,
please
visit https://www.cruiseplannersfranchise.com/.
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