FBR Franchise Buyers Guide 2023 Q3

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CAROLINE SWIFT
Cruise Planners
Laguna Niguel, CA
Franchise owner since 2021
1 Employee
Caroline Swift worked as a contractor for a local
travel agency but felt as if she weren’t allowed
to be herself or give it her all. That all changed
when she discovered Cruise Planners.
“Cruise Planners supports their franchisees.
Their technology is so advanced, and their CRM
is extremely robust. I was also impressed that
Cruise Planners is 100% female-owned and has
won numerous awards from Franchise Business
Review.” When she spoke with other franchisees,
it sealed the deal for her. “I asked about their
experience, home office support, using the
technology, and if they’d do it all over again.
Everything was positive.”
“The CARE Team is available to help with
any questions—about the CRM, accounting,
marketing, technology—everything! We also
have coaches that guide us and a very efficient
marketing team that creates beautiful mail and
digital pieces that are sent to my clients from
the home office on my behalf—saving me a
ton of time and resources! Their proprietary
CPSocial program curates and posts social
media messages on our behalf, prompting more
engagement and keeping us top-of-mind when
clients who want to book travel.”
Although she started her business while the
travel industry was still in recovery from the
global pandemic, charting her course and sticking
with it remains her proudest achievement to
date. “Perseverance, a lot of hard work, and a true
belief in myself and my abilities kept me going.
And I’m just getting started!”
For more information on the Cruise Planners
franchise opportunity:
• Visit: cruiseplannersfranchise.com
• Email: franchising@cruiseplanners.com
• Call: 888-582-2150
Orkin
Investment range: $84,975 – $231,200
With Orkin, you can start your own business in
a growing market by taking advantage of one
of Orkin’s many franchise opportunities. You’ll
immediately benefit from the power of the Orkin
brand and our more than 100 years of experience
offering successful service to residential,
commercial, and industrial customers. If you have
at least three years of management experience in
the pest control field; a desire to work with some
of the best pest management professionals in
the business; and are willing to invest in the most
recognized brand in the industry, please consider
joining the Orkin franchise team.
For more information on Orkin franchise
opportunities, call (404) 888-2875, email
kcronin@rollins.com or visit www.orkin.com/
franchise.
Snap-on Tools
Investment range: $201,433 – $465,436
Snap-on Tools is a U.S.-based global company
headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin and has
been named Entrepreneur’s top tool franchise for
over 10 years, has been recognized by Franchise
Business Review as a Recession-Proof Franchise,
and is a member of the elite Franchise Business
Review Hall of Fame. Snap-on Tools, as the
leading innovator, manufacturer and marketer of
high-end tools and equipment for professionals,
powered through the health and economic
challenges of the pandemic and continued to
serve its loyal customers, as it has throughout its
100+ years of existence. Snap-on Tools is a proud
member of Vetfran and in 2022 was named
the #1 Franchise for Veterans by Entrepreneur
Magazine.
For more information on Snap-on Tools
franchise opportunities, call 877-476-2766
or visit snaponfranchise.com.
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