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There are a few travel franchise companies out there. This is a good sign as it shows how successful a travel franchise can be.
If you are seriously considering investing into a travel franchise, there are a number of factors to take into consideration.
Investing in a franchise is a huge commitment. Any guidance you read from franchising experts it to take your time.
HSBC Franchising offers great advice on this:
“When you buy a franchise, you’re entering into a long-term business relationship. It’s vital you take the time to decide if franchising is right for you – as well as to thoroughly check the background and business performance of your prospective franchisor. Above all, don’t rush your decision.
Be wary of franchisor pressure to sign up – particularly if they imply that if you don’t sign now, you won’t get another opportunity.”
Our onboarding process is always at your pace. We’re happy to answer all of your questions, and we insist on a business planning meeting to explore earnings, costs and cash flow of the business you are about to step into.
We help you launch your own travel brand. You’ll have your own ABTA number and be selling ATOL-protected holidays. You’re building an asset for the future, while earning commission from every sale.
Your website is your online shop front. You won’t be limited to a single page or a small microsite. You’ll have access to our easy-to-use website tool, with as many pages as you need. This means you can create landing pages for specific holiday types, helping you convert more leads.
We don’t take a large cut of your commission. Our fee is 2% of revenue. With an average booking of £5,000 and 14% commission, that’s £700. You keep £600. Compare that to £350 on a 50/50 model, £420 on a 60/40 model, or £490 on a 70/30 model. Even on an 80/20 model, you’d still only keep £560. With us, you keep more from the start.
You can start full time or part time. The more time you put in, the faster your business will grow. If you start part time, we recommend at least 15 hours per week, spread across the week.
This doesn’t have to be just an online business. Some franchisees have opened retail shops, either from day one or as they’ve grown. Whatever your plan, we’ll give you honest and practical support.
All training is one-to-one and tailored to you. We move at your pace and make sure everything is clear before going to the next step. This helps you feel more confident and prepared when your business goes live.
Our training programme, Journey to Success, is accredited by the Institute of Travel and Tourism. It includes tailored one-to-one sessions, pre- and post-coursework, assessments, and consistently strong feedback.
We’ll train you in a range of marketing methods, from attending events to using social media and Google Ads. This takes you beyond friends and family and helps you attract new customers across the UK who are actively searching for the types of holidays you sell.
Beyond the initial training, you’ll have access to ongoing webinars from suppliers and tourism boards, and upskilling sessions through our monthly webinar series, Marketing Monthly.
Get access to a library of editable marketing assets, including social media posts, email templates and social media calendar, as well as access to our closed Facebook group filled with offers directly from suppliers.
Commission is paid when your customer has paid in full, typically three months before departure. Some in the industry only pay once the customer has departed, or even three months after they return. We don’t hold onto your commission unnecessarily. You get paid as soon as possible, helping you keep cash flowing in your business.
We’re part of the Hays Travel Independence Group. That means:
We have our own in-house tour operator, exclusive to our network. This means higher-than-average commission rates.
Before you join, we’ll offer a planning session to forecast your first 12 months. It’s based on real franchisee performance, tailored to your business goals, and accredited by the British Franchise Association.
You’ll have full support throughout the life of your business. That includes setup help, reactive support when you need it, and regular check-ins through monthly calls and marketing reviews.
From day one, you’re building a real business. As it grows, you can bring in staff at no extra cost. Each team member gets their own login and email. If you’re starting with a partner or team, we’ll train everyone during the one-to-one induction at no extra cost.
You can sell holidays across the UK with no set area. Use the marketing training to attract the customers you want to work with.
We’re proud members of the BFA. It confirms our ethical approach to franchising and our focus on finding the right people to partner with.
We’ve been listed as one of the UK’s top franchises six years in a row, from 2020 to 2025.
We’re members of EWIF, an organisation supporting women into the franchise world.
All systems are cloud-based* and can be accessed from any device. You can work from anywhere as you don’t need a specific laptop to run your business.
All our systems are built and owned by us, from our CRM, to our eLearning platform, to our Supplier Search tool. You’ll also have access to how-to guides, tutorials, and FAQs covering systems, sales techniques, marketing tools, and more. Everything is designed to help you run your business with confidence from day one.
We do this because we love travel. Our team has worked in every part of the industry, from behind-the-scenes to customer-facing roles with major brands. Everything we do is designed to make our franchisees’ lives easier and help them succeed.
At the end of your contract, if you’re still active and happy, you can sign a new 2- or 4-year contract with no renewal fee.
You’ll be part of a supportive group of like-minded travel business owners .Work with fellow franchisees using HFC Teams, connect on our forum and build relationships with HFC Connect. We also host an annual conference and Summer Party to help you build relationships face-to-face.
You’ll receive a clear, step-by-step launch checklist, so you always know what to focus on next and never feel overwhelmed.
*Whilst our systems allow you to work anywhere you must have a fixed trading address
Get a full understanding of the opportunity available, along with the people we like to work with, by visiting our Pathway to Partnership video series.
