Company Overview
About Dream Vacations
Industry | Recreation |
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Related Categories | Travel Agencies |
Founded | 1991 |
Parent Company | World Travel Holdings |
Leadership | Brad and Jeff Tolkin, Co-CEOs/Chairmen |
Corporate Address |
1201 W. Cypress Creek Rd., #100 Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309 |
Social | Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1992 (33 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 129 |
Where seeking |
This company is offering new franchises throughout the US. |
# of Units | 2,078 (as of 2024) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Dream Vacations franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee
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$495 - $10,500 |
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Initial Investment
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$2,590 - $21,870 |
Veteran Incentives
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30% off franchise fee; training fee waived for business partner; training fee waived for first veteran/military spouse associate, reduced by 50% for additional veteran/military associates |
Royalty Fee
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1.5%-3% |
Term of Agreement
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5 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
In-House Financing | Dream Vacations offers in-house financing to cover the following: franchise fee |
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Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
Classroom Training | 82 hours |
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Ongoing Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform
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Marketing Support |
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App
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Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
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Yes |
Can this franchise be run part time?
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Yes |
Are exclusive territories available?
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No |
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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Additional Rankings
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Ranked #1 in Travel Agencies in 2024
Best of the Best
Ranked #41 in 2025
Franchise 500
Ranked #4 in 2024
Fastest-Growing Franchises
Ranked #12 in 2023
Top Home-Based & Mobile Franchises
Ranked #5 in 2021
Top Part-Time Franchises
Ranked #32 in 2024
Top Franchises for Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Ranked #4 in 2024
Top Franchises for Less Than $50,000
Ranked #3 in 2024
Top Franchises For Veterans