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Dream Vacations Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Dream Vacations is a travel agency franchise that offers personalized vacation planning and booking services for individuals and families.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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1704
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Franchise fee

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$10,500
Investment

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$2,000 - $21,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Established in 1992 as CruiseOne, Dream Vacations is a premier home-based travel franchise specializing in a wide array of vacation experiences, including cruises, resorts, and luxury tours.

Headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the company rebranded to Dream Vacations in 2016 to better reflect its comprehensive vacation offerings. Since its inception, Dream Vacations has expanded to over 2,000 franchise owners, providing entrepreneurs the opportunity to operate their own travel agencies from the comfort of their homes.

Dream Vacations offers a low-cost, low-investment business model with no inventory requirements, allowing franchisees to focus on crafting personalized vacation experiences for their clients.

What sets Dream Vacations apart is its commitment to franchisee success through robust marketing support and cutting-edge technology. The company invests heavily in national brand awareness and offers a suite of marketing tools, 95% of which are provided at no extra cost to franchise owners.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Dream Vacations franchise is $2,000 - $21,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure Amount (Low-High)
Initial Franchise Fee $495 – $10,500
Training Expenses $200 – $250
Additional Signatories/Associates Training and Travel $0 – $645
Office Equipment and Furniture $0 – $1,500
Initial Office Supplies $50 – $300
Computer Hardware/Software Equipment $0 – $2,500
Insurance, Legal, and Accounting $150 – $1,000
Permits, Franchises, Bonds, & Memberships $150 – $500
Initial Promotion and Advertising $250 – $1,200
Criminal and Civil Background Check $0 – $30
Additional Funds (3-month initial phase for full-time franchisees) $500 – $2,500
Financing Application Fee $0 – $75
Total $1,795 – $21,000

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Type of Expenditure Amount (Low-High)
Initial Franchise Fee $495 – $10,500
Training Expenses $200 – $250
Additional Signatories/Associates Training and Travel $0 – $645
Office Equipment and Furniture $0 – $1,500
Initial Office Supplies $50 – $300
Computer Hardware/Software Equipment $0 – $2,500
Insurance, Legal, and Accounting $150 – $1,000
Permits, Franchises, Bonds, & Memberships $150 – $500
Initial Promotion and Advertising $250 – $1,200
Criminal and Civil Background Check $0 – $30
Additional Funds (3-month initial phase for full-time franchisees) $500 – $2,500
Financing Application Fee $0 – $75
Total $1,795 – $21,000

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Dream Vacations's 2023 Franchise Disclosure Document. Upgrade to Pro or purchase the FDD to view and download the document.

Number of units

Dream Vacations had 1704 total units in 2023, of which 1704 were franchised-owned and 0 company-owned.

Competitors

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Training

Dream Vacations, as the franchisor, provides comprehensive training programs tailored to franchisees based on their experience levels. For new and intermediate franchisees, the franchisor offers six days of Mandatory Initial Training conducted at their training facilities in Broward County, Florida, or three days of live virtual training.

This training is designed to be completed no later than 90 days after the effective date of the franchise agreement. It includes classroom training on topics such as sales techniques, customer qualification, booking systems, and travel protection overviews.

CruiseOne, the franchisor, also provides training materials, technical tools, and a private hotel room for the manager attending in-person training.

For experienced franchisees, training is offered exclusively online through the Learning Management System. The franchisee is responsible for related expenses such as travel, meals, and lodging for in-person training.

Additionally, optional refresher and advanced training sessions are available, with associated costs borne by the franchisee. Failure to complete the required training may result in retraining fees or other consequences.

Territory Protection

Dream Vacations does not grant exclusive or protected territories to franchisees. CruiseOne, the franchisor, retains the right to operate or license additional businesses, including other franchises, near an existing franchisee’s location and to use its marks across various channels, including online.

Franchisees choose their business locations, subject to CruiseOne’s approval, and must maintain a designated "Contact Location" for advertising and operations. This approach allows for market flexibility while ensuring franchisees operate within approved parameters.

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