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TRAVEL LEADERS

Travel Leaders converts existing travel agencies to its brand and operating system. Franchisees arrange cruises, flights, hotels, car rentals, and tours for vacation and business travelers.

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Investment and fees

What it costs to open and operate

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Upfront investment

Total initial investment

$2,270 – $17,910

US dollar estimate for converting an operating agency's first or main office, including the initial license fee. Signage and business-material costs vary by agency size and location; exterior signs depend on building codes, landlord rules, and aesthetic requirements.

Initial franchise fee

$0 – $2,500

Normally counted within the total above, not added on top — confirm in the source.

The stated license fee is $2,500 per converted location, due at signing and nonrefundable. TLN may waive, reduce, or defer it individually and reported charging $0 to $2,500 in 2025. The investment table includes these fee alternatives.

Selected fees

  • Local marketing$0 to $461 per location per month, only in designated media markets

    TLN selects the markets and administers this separate local fund. Payments are due the first business day monthly from the agreement's effective date. CPI adjustments cannot lower fees below listed amounts; renewal increases may reach 50%. TLN may waive, reduce, or defer fees individually. Client Dedicated and Satellite Ticket Printer locations are exempt.

  • RoyaltyLevel 1 - Enterprise: Continuing license fee: $1,285/month for main location; $124/month per branch · Level 2 - Executive: Continuing license fee: $886/month for main location; $124/month per branch · Level 3 - Professional: Continuing license fee: $612/month for main location; $124/month per branch

  • Advertising contributionLevel 1 - Enterprise: Brand fund: $340/month for main location; $62/month per branch · Level 2 - Executive: Brand fund: $272/month for main location; $62/month per branch · Level 3 - Professional: Brand fund: $203/month for main location; $62/month per branch

These are selected fees, not the complete fee schedule. Review the full FDD for all fees and conditions.

Figures are as disclosed for the period shown; unknown or undisclosed items are labelled, never shown as $0. No earnings, profit or payback figures are shown. Revenue is not profit.

Ownership and support

What owning this franchise involves

Your role

Manage your existing travel agency under Travel Leaders brand standards and operating procedures.

Owner involvement
You must devote best efforts and personal full-time attention to managing the agency.
Main responsibilities
You must personally guarantee the license agreement.
Manager requirements
TLN may require your designated manager to complete training at your expense and sign a confidentiality agreement.

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Disclosure document

The fees above are a short selection. Check the full FDD for all fees and terms before making a decision.

TRAVEL LEADERS FRANCHISE GROUP LLC, Franchise Disclosure Document. ISSUANCE DATE: March 13, 2026.

An introduction is not a statement that territory is available or that you will be accepted.