Our Travel Franchise Model

Why start a franchise?

Franchise businesses have higher success rates, provide ongoing support, and there are lower initial investment costs. There are lots of franchise and homeworking companies out there, so the challenge is finding the right one for you.

The Travel Counsellors franchise model, explained

We’ve been setting the trend in flexible travel homeworking since 1994, in the UK and 2007, in South Africa. Our proven model works by building meaningful, trusted relationships, leading to referrals and a high level of repeat bookings.

We create a true partnership - your expertise and drive, together with our investment, support, technology and community. It’s already working for more than 1,900 Travel Counsellors across the globe, and it can work for you too.

What do you get from the Travel Counsellors franchise model

In a word, confidence. You’re with a world-leading travel homeworking company.

Community and support

You’re part of a global team of 1,900 Travel Counsellors and 300 support team colleagues in South Africa and abroad.
Proven success

We’ve enjoyed double-digit growth every year for nearly two decades, and won countless awards
Uncapped earnings

The sky’s the limit. With our expert support, you’re in control of your earning potential.
Lower investment cost

A highly competitive, cost-effective way to set up your own business.
No sales targets

Sell what’s right for your customer, with no targets to reach
Reassurance

In a company survey, 97% of Travel Counsellors agreed with the statement 'I love what I do'

Our success rate statistics speak for themselves

Our model combines the freedom to be a business owner with the support and ongoing investment of a trusted business. The result is success:

92 %
of Travel Counsellors succeed with our proven model
20 %
of small business owners succeed when going it alone

Why choose our franchise?

Astrid Harrison, Travel Counsellor

"With over 1,900 franchisees worldwide, double-digit growth and countless awards, we’ve got a track record like no other. Why go anywhere else?"

What can I sell?

Kerith Hulme, Travel Counsellor

"In a word, everything! It’s your call whether to specialise or sell the world. Choose from thousands of trusted suppliers, travel providers and third-party tour operators."

How does it work?

Chris van den Berg, Travel Counsellor

"Our proven model means the best of both worlds. The flexibility to run your own travel business, but with the full 24/7 support of head office and our global team."

There’s no limit to your earnings

The average earnings of a Leisure Travel Counsellor who has been in the business for two years is R350,000, but our top earners make over R1.5 million per year.

There are no caps or sales targets with our commission-based model, so you get out what you put into your business.

Find out more about how it works

We always look to the future

You get all the training, tools and expert advice you need to build a successful and profitable business. From admin, PR and finance, to marketing and IT - we’ve got you covered.

Our constant investment into all aspects of the business - technology, people, support, training and product - ensures your business always stays ahead of the curve.