From Career Change to Free Business: Two First-Time Franchisees Win Back £14,995 with The Travel Franchise

Imagine switching careers, starting your own travel business with zero industry experience — and getting every penny of your franchise fee back within a year. That’s exactly what happened to Amy and Lori-Ann.

They’re the latest franchisees to successfully complete The Travel Franchise’s exclusive Money-Back Challenge, a unique opportunity available to those on its most popular package, Elite. The challenge is simple but powerful: hit a set sales target in your first 12 months, and your entire £14,995 franchise fee is refunded.

Both women started with no background in travel. Both were juggling other jobs and family commitments. Yet in under a year, they’d not only built successful travel consultancies — they’d earned their businesses for free.

“The Money-Back Challenge gives people a goal to work towards and the motivation to build momentum fast,” said co-founder Paul Harrison. “It’s our way of saying: follow the system, put in the work, and you’ll see results — even if you’ve never worked in travel before.”

Amy: From Financial Services to Flexible Freedom

For Amy, it all started with a cruise. Sat on a sun deck, reflecting on her corporate job in financial services, she realised she wanted more freedom and purpose.

Fast forward a year and she’s running a thriving home-based travel consultancy from rural Kent — securing luxury bookings (including a £50,000 Maldives holiday), working fewer hours, and travelling the world herself with trips to Abu Dhabi and the Caribbean.

“The first few months were tough,” she admits. “I had to learn how to market myself, explain what a travel consultant actually does, and build trust. But I stuck with it and followed the plan.”

Lori-Ann: Building a Business After Bedtime

With two young children and a demanding job in corporate sales, Lori-Ann needed a business that could fit around her life — not the other way around.

She built her travel business in the evenings and at weekends, learning the ropes step by step. Despite the challenge, she hit her target just in time — and is now planning to go full time, with confidence.

“It wasn’t always easy, but I proved to myself that I could do it,” she says. “I’ve now got flexibility, purpose and income — doing something I genuinely love.”

More Than Training — Real Experiences That Change Lives

The Elite package includes more than just business support. It features two overseas mentorship retreats, including the Millionaire’s Retreat in Turkey, where both Amy and Lori-Ann had a breakthrough moment.

Surrounded by supportive peers and expert mentors, they gained the skills, confidence, and motivation that helped take their businesses to the next level. Their next stop? The second retreat — a luxury experience in Mauritius.

“The retreats aren’t just training,” says Lori-Ann. “They’re transformational. I came back with belief, direction and a whole new network of people who’ve become like friends for life.”

You Don’t Need Experience. You Just Need the Right Support.

With 98% of franchisees coming from outside the travel industry, The Travel Franchise has created a model that’s designed for first-time business owners, career changers and anyone looking to build a flexible income around their life.

The combination of world-class training, hands-on mentorship, practical tools — and the chance to earn your business back — makes this one of the most compelling franchise opportunities in the UK today.

“If travel’s your passion, don’t wait,” says Amy. “You don’t need to know it all. You just need to show up, follow the process — and say yes to something new. That’s what I did. And it changed everything.”

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