Start a iTrip Franchise in 2024

2024 Franchise 500 Rank: #451 Not ranked last year

Initial investment: $110K - $150K

Units as of 2023: 107 27.4% over 3 years

Founded in 2008, iTrip Vacations is a rental property management company. Vacation property owners founded the company because they were unsatisfied with obsolete ways of managing their properties. The company began franchising in 2015 and its headquarters are located in Brentwood, Tennessee.

iTrip Vacations gives franchisees the chance to build a lifestyle business at a location of their choice. Preferably, this will be a place where many people like to visit and spend their holidays. Each franchisee may earn a commission on rental bookings and income generated from rental fees charged to the guests.

As a franchisee, you'll provide a full-service rental management program to guests and homeowners on vacation. You'll manage the entire process, including adjusting pricing, preparing and listing properties, handling guest requests, and supervising cleaning and maintenance. You may also acquire more properties to grow your business. This entails presentations and meetings with homeowner associations, local real estate agents, and more in order to gain more clients.

Why You May Want to Start an iTrip Vacations Franchise

With over 80 franchises across the U.S., iTrip Vacations has a proven business model. Members of the iTrip Vacations headquarters' team will visit your market when you first open to help with operations, sales, and networking. You will not be left without support and guidance from the company.

There's no equipment or inventory to buy when franchising. All you need is a smartphone and a computer. The company's structure is virtual with automation and efficiencies that allow you to operate your business right from home without many expenses. With low startup costs, you may be in good shape to begin your own iTrip Vacations franchise. The vacation rental market has ignited, and iTrip Vacations is there to help you grow your franchise.

What Might Make an iTrip Vacations Franchise a Good Choice?

iTrip Vacations’ total investment includes a franchise fee and other startup costs. You will also need to meet a minimum net worth and have liquid capital. Be prepared to pay a monthly franchise royalty fee, as well. It would be wise to speak with your financial planner when you are ready to buy a franchise..

With many Americans wishing to take vacations, iTrip Vacations offers franchisees a chance to enter a growing business.

How Do You Open an iTrip Vacations Franchise?

An ideal franchisee is someone who has previous business experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to follow the iTrip Vacations model, and financial stability.

As you progress through the iTrip Vacations franchise process, you may receive an invitation for an interactive training program. Here, you will discuss the business model and what an investment may entail,among other aspects of the iTrip Vacations business model.

Franchisees will be assigned a support consultant who will guide them through the startup of the franchise location. Before franchisees open a franchise, they must also attend mandatory training in Brentwood, Tennessee. This will give franchisees an in-depth knowledge of managing the franchise's daily operations.

Company Overview

About iTrip

Industry	Business Services
Related Categories	Property Management
Founded	2008
Parent Company	InhabitIQ
Leadership	Vickie Storm, VP of Franchise Development
Corporate Address	205 Powell Pl., #309 Brentwood, TN 37027
Social	Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2015 (9 years)
# of employees at HQ	20
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.
# of Units	107 (as of 2023)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a iTrip franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition: The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know: Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$10,000 - $30,000
Initial Investment Definition: The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know: The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$110,000 - $150,000
Net Worth Requirement Definition: The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know: Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$200,000
Cash Requirement Definition: The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$200,000
Veteran Incentives Definition: A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition: A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know: Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	4%-6.1%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition: An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know: This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	to 1%
Term of Agreement Definition: The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know: Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

In-House Financing	iTrip offers in-house financing to cover the following: equipment, accounts receivable, payroll
Third Party Financing	iTrip has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	28 hours
Classroom Training	21 hours
Ongoing Support	Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition: The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	Yes
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition: This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
# of employees required to run	-2
Are exclusive territories available? Definition: An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know: Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes