Entering the world of franchising comes with one tough decision: Which brand do I invest in? Don’t overthink it. Travel franchise opportunities come at a low investment and don’t rely on an actual storefront, meaning there’s room for flexibility in how you run your business.

A year of lockdown restrictions on travel has created plenty of eager travelers looking to plan their next trip. And with a vaccine already in circulation, those trips are looking more and more like a reality. So, will you be the one to help them out? In 2021, the travel industry is looking forward to an upward trend, so we’ve compiled a list of the top eight travel franchise opportunities.

Dream Vacations

  • Startup costs: $1,795-$20,300
  • Units: 1,551

Cruise Planners

  • Startup costs: $2,000-$24,000
  • Units: 3,151

NeoTripper

  • Startup costs: $27,000-$142,000
  • Units: 127

Travel Leaders

  • Startup costs: $2,000-$17,000
  • Units: 367

Elite Events and Tickets

  • Startup costs: $81,000-$144,000
  • Units: 4

Expedia CruiseShipCenters

  • Startup costs: $170,000-$300,000
  • Units: 269

Million Air

  • Startup costs: $125,000+
  • Units: 29

CruiseOne

  • Startup costs: $3,245-$21,850
  • Units: 49

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