PLANNING & PERFORMANCE
The Expedia Cruises System: Planning & Performance
With the right planning and execution of your franchise vision, your Expedia Cruises business can become whatever you want it to be. In this section, you’ll learn how Expedia Cruises will support you in achieving your business goals and the tools and resources available to you as an Expedia Cruises Franchisee.
Dream big and we’ll help you get there!
We help you make planning a priority.
With continuous innovations to our technology, our support and our industry, there’s always something new to learn that will help you grow your business or improve your skills as a leader. We provide ongoing opportunities for our Franchisees to make learning and planning a priority so you can work ‘on’ your business, not just ‘in’ it.
- We hold two company-wide events for our Franchise Partners each year:
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- Annual National Conference
- Regional 3-day ANCHOR Meetings
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- Quarterly Franchise Partner Calls with our Senior Management Team
- Monthly Newsletters with company updates and leadership tips
- Online courses and weekly training webinars on new programs and upcoming promotions
Go into business for yourself, not by yourself
At Expedia Cruises, we celebrate our amazing company culture we call Stronger.Together. It’s more than just a mantra, it’s a mentality that is embedded throughout our entire organization. We know that some of your most valuable learning as a Franchisee will come from the shared experiences of your peers. Our franchisees support each other by openly sharing their experiences and best practices. They also have a whole lot of fun together! Here’s a peek into one of our past National Conferences.
You’ll have a dedicated business coach
Coach, counsellor, system expert and accountability partner – your Franchise Performance Coach (FPC) will fill all of these roles for you and is a valuable resource in the operation of your Center. From the day you open your doors to the day you sell your business, your FPC will provide support and training tailored to your individual goals and where you’re at in your franchise journey.
Your FPC will provide:
- In-person training and support when you first open your Center
- Ongoing business development planning and benchmarking
- Consultant recruitment and sales leadership support
- Training on system enhancements so you can fully leverage our tools
- Frequent coaching calls and periodic field visits for added support
Planning your dream – working your plan.
One of the first things you’ll do when you begin our start-up process is to fill out your business planning tool based on your goals and available capital. Your FPC will guide you through this process to help you map out what your first five years in business will look like by answering questions like:
- How quickly will you need to grow your team to achieve your goals?
- How much will each Consultant need to sell to achieve your goals?
- How much should you budget for marketing?
- What will your cashflow look like in years 1-5?
Beginning with the end in mind.
Our mission at Expedia Cruises is simple:
To empower our Franchisees with a proven system
to grow a profitable and valuable business.
Everything we do, and every decision we make, is in support of that mission. What do we mean when we say valuable? Our goal is to help you to not only create income and profit in your business, but to also build equity with a high performing sales team, a loyal database of customers, and a beautifully branded retail space.
When the time comes for you to sell your Expedia Cruises franchise, you’ll have built a sizable asset that can be passed on to another passionate leader in your community. Of course, we’ll walk you through that process too when the time comes – helping you plan your exit strategy and to find and train a qualified buyer for the business you’ve worked so hard to build.
Chris Meyer
Franchise Partner in Orange County, CA
