Vacation PlannersFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Vacation Planners franchise requires a total initial investment of $32K – $57K, including a $8K franchise fee and an ongoing 10.0% royalty[2]. The 2024 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2024 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $32K – $57K
- 7th pct Business Serv…
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 29th pct Business Serv…
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- 28th pct Business Serv…
- Units
- 0
- 0th pct Business Serv…
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Business Services · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Business Services avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $32K – $57K including a $8K franchise fee, 10.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 75/100.
- Bankruptcy history disclosed in the FDD. Review Item 4 for details before proceeding.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Vacation Planners, LLC
- Incorporated in
- FL
- HQ
- 1740 Fennell Street, Maitland, FL 32751
- Auditor
- Naper CPA Group
- Audited financials
Affiliated brands
- Travel Planners International
- has the same business address as us and was
Other brands the franchisor or its parent operates (Item 1).
Overview
About
Vacation Planners franchisees operate as travel agencies, booking travel arrangements (flights, hotels, tours) for clients and earning commissions from suppliers. Franchisees manage client relationships, process bookings through agency systems, and remit 10% of their earned commission to the franchisor. Day-to-day activities include client consultations, itinerary planning, reservation management, and commission reconciliation.
- CEO
- Jenn Lee
- Headquarters
- FL
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2024
- States available
- 0
FDD Item 7 · 2024 filing · 12 line items
Initial investment breakdown
| Line item | Low | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Feenot refundable | $8K | $8K | |
| Rent, Utilities, and Leasehold Improvementsnot refundable | — | — | |
| Market Introduction Programnot refundable | $3K | $5K | |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipmentnot refundable | — | — | |
| Computer Systemsnot refundable | $700 | $2K | |
| Insurancenot refundable | $250 | $1K | |
| Signage (Vehicle Wrap)not refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Office Expensesnot refundable | $500 | $1K | |
| Licenses and Permitsnot refundable | $1K | $2K | |
| Professional Fees (lawyer, accountant, etc.)not refundable | $500 | $2K | |
| Travel, lodging and meals for initial trainingnot refundable | $2K | $4K | |
| Additional funds (for first 3 months)not refundable | $15K | $30K | |
| Total initial investment | $32K | $57K |
Line items extracted from FDD Item 7. Ranges reflect the franchisor's stated low and high per line. Total is the sum of line-item lows / highs — actual costs may fall outside this range depending on market and build-out scope.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $32K – $57K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $15K – $30K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $8K – $8K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 10.0%
- percentage · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- $700
- Total fee load
- 10.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 10.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $700 |
| Transfer fee | $5K |
| Renewal fee | $0 |
| Total fee load | 10.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Business Services averages
How Vacation Planners Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 0
- Opened
- 0
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Company-owned
- 0
- Corporate units in the system
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
This franchise presents extreme risk: zero operating units, going concern status, no financial performance data, and a commission-dependent model with no territorial protection.
Litigation (Item 3)
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Disclosed in last 7 years
Bankruptcy Code; (b) obtained a discharge of its debts under the bankruptcy code; or (c) was a principal officer of a company or a general partner in a partnership that either filed as a debtor (or had filed against it) a petition to start an action under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code or that obtained a
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · Naper CPA Group
Supplier relationship · Items 8 & 16
- Franchisor sells you products: No
- Must buy proprietary products: No
- Restricted to system-approved products: No
Score breakdown · what drove the 75 / 100 rating
- 01HIGHGoing Concern status indicates franchisor financial distress or viability questions
- 02MINORZero operating franchisee units suggests complete system failure, startup phase, or data error
- 03MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure prevents ROI validation (likely Item 19 absent)
- 04MINORUnprotected territory creates direct competition risk between franchisees in same markets
- 05MED10% royalty on commission-only model creates unstable, unpredictable cash flow for franchisees
- 06MINOR5-year term is short; limits ability to recoup $31,950–$56,700 initial investment
- 07MINORUnknown growth trajectory and zero units indicate inability to demonstrate system viability
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 5 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 3 |
| Territory type | Area of Primary Responsibility (APR) |
| Protected territory | No |
| Online sales rights | Granted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Governing law | Florida |
| Litigation count | 0 |
View Item 3 litigation summary
0 case reference(s): 0 pending, 0 settled.
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 152 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 0 hrs
- Training location
- On-site and corporate
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
14 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Vacation Planners · FDD (2024) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Vacation Planners franchise?
The total investment to open a Vacation Planners franchise ranges from $32K – $57K, with an initial franchise fee of $8K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Vacation Planners franchise owners earn?
Vacation Planners does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Vacation Planners's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Vacation Planners (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
Is Vacation Planners a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Vacation Planners as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 75 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.