Travel Leaders franchise

A travel agency affiliation offering booking programs, branding and business support. At the end of 2025 there were 188 Travel Leaders locations in the US, 187 franchised and 1 company-owned.

Cost to open: $2K–$18K
Franchise fee: $2,500
Royalty: Fixed license fees by service level
Locations, 2025: 188+3 in 3 yrs

Company snapshot

SBA loans: Not on the SBA Franchise Directory

From TRAVEL LEADERS FRANCHISE GROUP LLC’s 2026 filing; SBA status from the SBA Franchise Directory, October 28, 2026.

How much a Travel Leaders franchise costs

Opening Existing agency conversion costs an estimated $2,270 to $17,910. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.

Source: TRAVEL LEADERS FRANCHISE GROUP LLC, 2026 filing, page 16

Travel Leaders franchise fee

The franchise fee is $2,500. You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.

Source: TRAVEL LEADERS FRANCHISE GROUP LLC, 2026 filing, page 10

Royalty and ongoing fees

Royalty	Fixed continuing license fees vary by selected service level and main or branch location; marketing fees are additional.

The typical franchise royalty is 6% of sales, plus 2% for marketing. See franchise fees and royalties to compare.

Source: TRAVEL LEADERS FRANCHISE GROUP LLC, 2026 filing, page 11

Sales and earnings

No figures Travel Leaders does not share sales or profit figures for its locations. Talking to current and former franchise owners is the usual way to learn what a location earns.

Source: TRAVEL LEADERS FRANCHISE GROUP LLC, 2026 filing, page 32