Source: FranopolisTravel Leaders Network
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ClientBase CRM — $50 | $50 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 ClientBase CRM (Note 5) $50 to $1,000 annually Lump sum Upon signing the License Agreement Trams, Inc. |
| ARC name — $100 | $100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 ARC name change $ 100 per ARC number Lump sum Upon signing the License Agreement Airline Reporting Corporation |
| Insurance $ — $1000 | $1,000 to $2,100 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Insurance $1,000 to $2,100 Lump sum Annually Insurance Provider |
| Travel & living — $400 | $400 to $700 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Travel & living expenses to attend training /meetings $400 to $700 As incurred During training Vendors |
| Voice Mail — $0 | $0 to $190 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Voice Mail (Note 4) $0 to $190 Lump sum Upon signing the License Agreement Vendors |
| Internet and E - Mail — $0 | $0 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 Internet and E - Mail Access (Notes 3 and 4) $0 to $2,000 Lump Sum Upon signing the License Agreement Vendors |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesFees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| ASTA Membership — $320 | ASTA Membership (see Note 8) $320 to $ 25,000 At time of registration Cost varies depending upon the size of your agency as measured in sales volume. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| EXECUTIVE Local Marketing Fee — main/local location | Local Marketing Fee (See Note 2) $0 - 461 per location, per month Payable on the 1 st business day of the month for which it is due beginning with the effective date of the License Agreement. (See Note 3 & 4) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| ENTERPRISE Local Marketing Fee — main/local location | Local Marketing Fee (See Note 2) $0 - 461 per location, per month. Payable on the 1 st business day of the month for which it is due beginning with the effective date of the License Agreement. (See Note 3 & 4 ) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 |
| Training Fee — $19 | Training Fee $19 to $200 Payable upon completion of regional or national training event New buyers of an existing TLN franchise may be required to attend training and pay a training fee to TLN , depending on their background and expertise in the travel industry. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Insurance costs — $1000 | Insurance costs $1,000 to $2,100 Annually Insurance costs vary depending on sales volume, coverage and other factors. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Trams CRM — $50 | Trams CRM $50 to $1,000 annually When the License Agreement is signed Fees vary depending on number of users in your agency and your choice of service bundling. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Late Fees — 15% | Late Fees Interest accrued is equal to the lesser of 15% per annum compounded daily, or the maximum interest rate allowed by governing state law. Upon demand TLN is entitled to charge interest on unpaid balances that are due. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Administrative Fees — $50 | Administrative Fees $50 per overdraft Upon demand Fee for any automatic draft or check payment to TLN that is not honored by your bank . | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Meeting Attendance — $350 | Meeting Attendance $350 to $600 Payable with registration for meeting | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| PROFESSIONAL Local Marketing Fee — main/local location | Local Marketing Fee (See Note 2) $0 - 461 per location, per month Payable by the 1 st business day of the month for which it is due beginning with the effective date of the License Agreement. (See Note 3 & 4) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesTerritory
SourcesThe License Agreement does not provide you with any exclusive area or territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe License Agreement does not provide you with any exclusive area or territory .
A disclosed territory policy does not confirm that your preferred area is available. Ask the franchisor about the specific area you are considering.
Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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12Territory
The License Agreement does not provide you with any exclusive area or territory.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 · Item 12 · View Source
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Source NotesThe License Agreement does not provide you with any exclusive area or territory .
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