Escape Travel Franchise Information
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The Escape Travel Advantage
Part of a globally recognised company and brand
Escape Travel is part of Australasia's largest retail travel group, Flight Centre Limited. Flight Centre is recognised as one of Australia's most valuable corporate brands.
An exciting business with a unique culture and philosophies
The company actively promotes a set of values designed to assist its people in their dealings with each other, competitors, customers and the community. The values endorsed include: egalitarianism, honesty, integrity, fairness and respect.
Only turn key solution in travel franchise market
As an Escape Travel franchisee, you are not simply gaining the right to use the Escape Travel name. You will have access to the proven systems and infrastructure, product and service deals, marketing expertise and support structures that have underpinned Flight Centre Limited's growth.
Extensive support systems
Franchisees can draw upon the skills of an experienced business manager dedicated to improving all aspects of business performance. Escape Travel also offers comprehensive training and development programs and has access to a range of Flight Centre Limited businesses that work closely with our stores to maximise returns. These businesses include wholesaler Infinity Holidays and Ticket Centre.
What you can expect from us?
- The opportunity to become part of Australasia's leading retail travel group
- Our full support in developing and growing your business
- Access to the right product
- Extensive marketing and promotion to drive sales growth
What we expect from you?
- A passion and professional approach to developing and growing your business
- A passion for travel and experience in managing a retail travel shop
- A strong commitment to customer service
About Escape Travel
Serving Our Customers
Escape Travel targets middle market consumers and offers a "low holiday prices" guarantee. Great emphasis is placed on professional, friendly service, product range and customer loyalty, along with providing the right holiday advice and exceeding customers' expectations.
Our Stores
Escape Travel stores are based in major shopping centres in high walk-past traffic locations throughout Australia. Stores have a distinctive blue and red signage scheme, plus an interior design that makes customers feel as if their holidays have begun as they walk through the door.
In-Store Operational Excellence
Standard systems and our "one best way" philosophy are integral to our success. These proven processes are outlined in our in-store operational excellence manual. As a franchisee, this OE manual will be an integral component of the store performance for you and your team.
Our Suppliers
To maximise your earning potential as a franchisee, preferred supplier arrangements are in place with leading international and domestic:
- Airlines
- Tour companies
- Accommodation providers
- Car hire companies
- Cruise operators
Marketing
The Escape Travel brand is a valuable brand. Great care is taken to ensure it is consistently presented to customers in all promotional initiatives to improve brand recognition. Escape Travel's marketing team focuses on increasing customer enquiry via multiple sales channels (store, internet, telephone or email) to best suit your store's needs.
Our Training and Development
Comprehensive training programs - from consultant through to leadership - are in place.
Examples include:
- Personal development
- Technical skills training
- Business coaching
Our Team
As a franchisee, you will have access to a dedicated franchising team, plus the company's comprehensive support systems and expertise, to assist you in growing your business.
Where to from here?
The Escape Travel recruitment, screening and selection process is all about identifying the "right people", people who share our passion, vision and ideals.
Upon registering your initial interest, you will be contacted by telephone for a general discussion. If we are both comfortable to proceed, you will then commence a series of meetings.
- The first meeting is focused on getting to know each other. At this point you will be required to sign a Confidentiality Agreement. Following this meeting, you are encouraged to conduct any research required to facilitate the decision making process.
- Should you decide to proceed, at the second meeting you will be expected to pay a refundable application fee of $3000 accompanied by your completed Franchisee Application Form. During this meeting we will discuss the application form and specific issues relating to franchising. We suggest you then seek independent legal and accounting advice.
- The third meeting is to resolve any outstanding issues, and where possible, provide the opportunity to meet key support office team members.
- The final meeting is focused on concluding the decision and signing the offer to franchise. At this point, you will be expected to pay the franchise fee and the legal documentation will proceed to be drafted and signed.
This rigorous process will ensure we have team members on board who emulate our values and philosophies, positioning you and the Escape Travel network for success.
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