Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
Franchise ID: 81RkUoYkv49g3yrlCUViG5

Dream Vacations

Your Vacation Starts Here

Franchise Overview

Overview

Dream Vacations is a leading home-based travel agency franchise with a track record of more than 30 years in the travel industry. As a subsidiary of World Travel Holdings, Dream Vacations empowers franchisees to sell cruises, resort stays, and full vacation packages from the comfort of their own homes. This franchise model is designed for anyone passionate about travel, seeking flexibility, and driven by the desire to help others plan memorable trips.

Key Features

Dream Vacations offers a robust support system and advanced technology tailored to simplify the travel booking process. Franchisees benefit from competitive commission structures and access to established relationships with major cruise lines, resorts, and travel suppliers. The business can be run full-time or part-time, catering to a variety of lifestyles.

  • Comprehensive training and ongoing education
  • Award-winning marketing and lead generation
  • Personalized customer relationship management tools

User Experience

Franchisees enjoy total flexibility and remote work advantages. The business is designed for efficiency, with franchisees able to collaborate with clients online, by phone, or in-person. All the booking and administrative tasks are supported by centralized, cloud-based systems, ensuring ease of maintenance and customer data security.

Market Opportunity

Travel demand is surging post-pandemic as more people prioritize experiences over material goods. Dream Vacations franchisees are well-positioned to capitalize on this trend. The franchise model is highly scalable, offering low overhead costs and a straightforward entry into a lucrative, evergreen industry. Franchisees can tap into group bookings, destination weddings, and luxury travel segments, all backed by established supplier partnerships and industry credibility.

Franchise Requirements

Initial Franchise Fee$10,500
Total Investment$1,795 - $21,000
Royalty Fee1.5% - 3% of commissionable sales
Marketing FeeVaries, typically included in ongoing services
Contract Term5 years, renewable
Net Worth Requirement$10,000 minimum
Liquid Capital Required$1,795 minimum
ExperienceNo prior travel industry experience required; strong sales/customer service skills preferred
Financial Highlights
Average Unit Volume
$142,000 (annual gross sales)
Average Profit Margin
Varies widely; top agents reported $50,000+ yearly profits
Typical Break Even
3-9 months (typical)
ROI (after 3 years)
Up to 500% for successful franchisees over 5 years
Quick Facts

Established

1992

Total Units

1500+ franchisees

Headquarters

Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Staffing

1-3 (owner-operated, with scalability for support staff)

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