The Travel Franchise

About The Travel Franchise

The Travel Franchise allows aspiring business owners to start an instant travel agency from home – even if they’ve never worked in travel – after just five days of virtual training. Simply follow its award-winning business model and, with head office support, you’ll have everything you need to become the go-to travel agent for your clients.

In 2025 The Travel Franchise was named the Best Lifestyle Franchise in the World and Best European Franchise at the International Franchise Association’s Global Franchise Awards. It’s also been named Britain’s Best Home-Based Franchise.
                       
It has earned these prestigious awards, it notes, because its franchisees are successful, with many earning £40K part time and over £100K full time; 98% have never worked in travel before, and most have never run their own business.

So whether you want to free yourself from the nine-to-five grind, travel the world while taking holiday bookings, or make some extra cash or top up your pension, this opportunity could be for you.

With 20 years in the business and over 450 travel suppliers, as well as 40 key trade partners who offer exclusive deals, The Travel Franchise has everything you need to get started immediately after its five-day Academy training. “We finished training at 3.00 pm on the Friday,”  say franchisees Natasha and James, “and by 4.30 pm on the same day, we had our first booking. And it was from a complete stranger! What an amazing feeling!”

How does the franchise model work?

The Travel Franchise offers a complete business in a box. Choose from a range of franchise packages costing from £2,995 +VAT. The most popular Elite package costs £14,995 +VAT and includes two free mentorship retreats abroad and the ability to win back your franchise fee – no other travel franchise offers this.

Packages include:

• Training and access to travel agency software and technology
• A wide variety of ABTA and ATOL-protected holidays to choose from
• Access to over 450 travel suppliers and 40 key trade partners
• Support and mentoring from personal business development manager(s)
• Your own website, landing pages, social media and marketing
• Ongoing head office support and travel admin done for you
• Free overseas mentorship retreats included in some franchise packages, e.g. Elite
• Money-Back Challenge – book a set amount of holidays in the first 12 months and get your franchise fee refunded (Elite)
• Optional Cruise Mastery Programme – training to become a cruise expert with subsidised cruises
• TProfile quotation tool to create professional-looking quotes
• Wow Travel App – your customers are notified by phone of amazing deals, encouraging them to book direct with you

What type of franchisee is The Travel Franchise looking for?

People join The Travel Franchise from all walks of life – there are young people who want to forge their own career, couples looking to escape the rat race, and those who simply want to do something in retirement. Many have never considered a travel agency business before, and almost none of them came from the travel industry, with many former policemen, NHS workers, couriers, teachers and corporate types in its ranks. What they all have in common is a love of travel.

“I have been with The Travel Franchise for just over six years and it’s been an incredible journey,” say Susan and Ian. “We love that we’ve escaped the nine-to-five grind and can travel the world whenever we want.”

All the team asks is that you share their passion for travel and the drive to grow your business.

What training and support is provided?

When you join The Travel Franchise, you get a pre-recorded training programme, followed by a five-day “Academy” induction training (delivered live online and rated “excellent” on TrustPilot). But this is only the start of your journey.

As soon as you complete the programme, you meet your business development manager. They’re not your boss, but they are by your side every step of the way, with the advice, support and insider tips to take you from your first bookings through to potential six-figure annual earnings.

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You’ll also get access to regular webinars, WhatsApp/Facebook support groups and live training on business growth, marketing and sales, plus, continuous travel education from the head office team. Elite franchisees can also attend its “Millionaire’s Retreats” and “Elite Experiences”, exclusive mentorship retreats in luxury destinations around the world.

The Travel Franchise also hosts regular events with guest speakers and business leaders both on and offline.

How much does The Travel Franchise cost?

As a franchisee, you can choose from a Lite, Elite or Entrepreneur package ranging from £2,995 to £29,995 (+VAT), depending on the size of travel business you want to build. The Elite package is the most popular, leading in at £14,995 (+VAT).

What locations or territories is The Travel Franchise looking to operate in?

Since you can run this business as a work from home franchise, it has franchises for sale literally anywhere you are or want to be. Picture yourself sending team-builders on safari in South Africa while you sip coffee in Bruges, or sending newlyweds to Egypt while you put your feet up under a parasol in southern France. There are no geographical restrictions to you or the travel you want to sell!

What are the franchise terms of agreement and renewal?

The Travel Franchise offers a new franchise owner 12-month or 36-month agreements, depending on the package you choose. There are no renewal fees.

Why is The Travel Franchise a good investment?

If you follow The Travel Franchise’s guidance and best practices, you really can transform your income. This is your business, so you set the targets you want to achieve.

The Travel Franchise has been named Homeworking Agency of the Year six times in a row, and the Elite Business Awards’ Best Travel Franchise in the UK 2022. So you can rest assured that you have a team of genuine experts and professionals in your corner.

Here is what franchisee say about the brand:

• “I have no regrets joining – it’s been a very, very busy time for us!” – Lindsay
• “It’s absolutely brilliant – I couldn’t be happier!” – Angela
• “I know it sounds cheesy, but we are really like one big happy family.” – Raine
• “Amazing, life-changing, fabulous…” – Susan
• “I would 100 per cent recommend people signing up to The Travel Franchise.” – Sean

How in demand are the services provided by The Travel Franchise?

There are over 40 million holidaymakers in the UK every year, according to ABTA. That’s a lot of potential customers. You only need a client base of a few hundred of those to create an amazing travel business.

Take a leaf out of franchisee Liam’s book. As the world opens back up, he’s placed himself at the centre of unprecedented demand for travel as people hurry to make up for lost time. “It’s amazing,” he says. “I mean, we’re almost to the point now where we’re struggling to keep up with inquiries. People are so keen to be travelling again.”

There’s true value in booking with a travel professional who can sort out your holiday problems if anything goes wrong – and you could become that expert for your clients.

How do I start setting up my own The Travel Franchise business?

For more details of franchise opportunities with this company, complete the form below and click on the “Request Free Information” button now.