Grand Welcome
A Independent brand
About Grand Welcome
Grand Welcome is a multi-million-dollar vacation rental property management frachise that currently has grown to 69 US locations and manages over 2,350 short-term vacation rental properties. Grand Welcome offers guests a unique opportunity to experience exceptional stays through custom accommodations tailored to meet diverse needs while providing outstanding full-service property management to property owners of their investment properties.
With strategic partnerships with leading online travel agencies (OTAs) like Airbnb, Expedia, VRBO, FlipKey, HomeAway, Orbitz, and TripAdvisor, Grand Welcome ensures that guests find properties that resonate with their vacation aspirations and encourages bookings.
Starting with the management of a few condominiums in Mammoth Lakes, Grand Welcome quickly rose to become one of the largest multi-unit operators in the US. As the company expanded over the years, it added multiple sought-after destinations to its portfolio. Grand Welcome identified the need for innovation within the vacation rental industry and developed user-friendly, industry-leading systems, technology and processes.
Franchise investments range from $67,750 to $169,750, targeting property management, real estate professionals, and passionate entrepreneurs with strong sales, networking, and customer service skills.
Grand Welcome offers comprehensive training and support to franchisees at every step from pre-opening to ongoing operations. This strategic business model equips franchisees with the systems, processes, technology, and support necessary to grow short-term, vacation rental property management businesses in local markets across the nation.
Franchisees concentrate on building their property inventory and managing cleaning and maintenance vendors while providing local guest services and maintaining strong relations with their property owners. Grand Welcome as the franchisor handles the rest.
Inside Grand Welcome
- Established
- 2009 •
- First Unit Franchised
- 2019
- Franchised Units
- —
- Company Owned Units
- 3 •
- States Registered In
- We are registering and offering franchises in all US States. However, due to an interim update to our FDD we are pending registration in MD & MN for 2025. • We are under a fee deferral in the following states: CA, MD, MN, ND & WA •
- Cash Investment
- $50,000 - $100,000 •
- Total Investment
- $67,750 - $169,750 •
- Minimum Net Worth
- $100,000
- Single Unit Franchise Fee
- —
- Royalty
- 8% of monthly net revenue •
- Ad
- 1% - monthly net revenue - Brand Fund Fee, $1,500-2,500 per month Local Advertising Fee (spent by Franchisee) 1.5% of gross revenue - Admin Fee •
- Average Number of Employees
- 0-1 to start, minimal as the business scales •
- Item 19
- Yes •
- Home-Based
- Yes •
- B2B
- Yes •
- Master Franchise Opportunities
- No •
- Veteran Discount
- Yes, 15% off of the initial franchise fee •
- Financial Assistance Provided
- Yes •
- Site Selection Assistance
- N/A Home Based •
- Lease Negotiation Assistance
- No •
- Recruiting Assistance
- No •
- Cooperative Advertising
- No TRAINING We provide a comprehensive training program designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need for success. Our program includes hands-on learning experiences, personalized coaching, and continuous support from experienced mentors and staff. With ongoing development opportunities and collaborative online programs, you'll be well-prepared and supported every step of the way. • Acquiring new rental units and growing the business • Managing vendors for housekeeping & maintenance/handyman services • Providing exceptional local guest services • Managing ongoing property owner relations • Administration of payments to property owners & payment of taxes on rentals • Recruiting, hiring and managing a small staff (which may eventually include: Office Admin, General Manager, Quality Control Supervisor) • Marketing the business locally to professional organizations, including PR & community involvement • Coordinating rental property onboarding & offboarding • Other administrative functions to include accounting, reporting, payroll and local marketing
- Category
- Real Estate, Travel
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