With Sea Tow it is a calling. If you prefer water to land, being windblown to being weatherproof, then chances are you're like the more than 700 Captains and crew of Sea Tow who believe a day on the water always beats a day at the office.
Owning a Sea Tow franchise is a 24/7 commitment to helping ensure the safety of recreational boaters. Those who join agree that operating a franchise is a challenging, but highly rewarding business.
With over 100 franchises throughout the United States and Europe, Sea Tow is the recognized leader in marine assistance. Known for the professionalism of its Captains and its signature yellow boats, it's no wonder Sea Tow is the industry standard for non-emergency on-water assistance.
Whether you're providing guidance for a wayward cruiser, relieving the fears of a stranded boater by providing a tow, or running side by side with the U.S. Coast Guard on an emergency call, at the end of the day you know you’ve chosen a career that helps your fellow boaters.
Commitment to serving the recreational boating community
Passion to build a membership-based marine assistance business
It includes: a prospective franchisee application, confidential disclosure agreement and other paperwork that allows us to speak further to you about the Sea Tow System. All forms must be completed and returned to Sea Tow prior to continuing the application process. Click here to request your package.
Join us at Sea Tow’s corporate headquarters to meet the Sea Tow team who will take you through the responsibilities of a Sea Tow franchisee, as well as those of Sea Tow Services International as the franchisor. Learn the benefits of becoming part of the world’s premier marine assistance company. Begin the interview process that will hopefully lead to becoming a franchise owner.
Each prospective Sea Tow franchisee must develop a business plan that demonstrates an understanding of the operational, marketing and financial requirements of the specific area being applied for. The plan must be approved prior to a franchise being awarded.
Once the prospective franchisee has met the requirements set forth by Sea Tow Services International Inc. and a thorough background check has been completed, you will receive a franchise offering. This offering includes the specific contractual obligations of the franchisee and the franchisor.
Takes place a minimum of 14 business days after the prospective franchisee receives the franchise offering.
New franchisees must attend the Sea Tow training program prior to beginning operation. The program presents all aspects of a successful, profitable franchise. It includes, but is not limited to: membership development and retention, providing on-water services the Sea Tow way, financial reporting, marketing, vessel salvage & recovery and operating according to the Sea Tow code of ethics.
When it comes to developing their business, Sea Tow franchisees are never adrift.
Each candidate awarded a Sea Tow franchise has the full support of both Sea Tow Services International Inc. and the highly experienced Sea Tow franchise network.
Annual meeting of corporate representatives and franchise owners
Request Info »Continuing education through regional conference calls, Webinars and hands-on training.
Request Info »24-hour customer service center and membership support teams
Request Info »National and local websites, hosted and maintained by STSI. Monthly national digital newsletter along with digital marketing console with email. Secure Intranet and online franchise owner discussion forum.
Request Info »State-of-the-art membership software program
Request Info »Training at Sea Tow's international corporate headquarters
Request Info »National advertising and marketing support and online marketing console.
Request Info »Media relations training and support.
Request Info »Regional advertising and marketing assistance.
Request Info »National and local websites, hosted and maintained by STSI. Monthly national digital newsletter along with digital marketing console with email. Secure Intranet and online franchise owner discussion forum.
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The amount of capital needed to own a Sea Tow franchise varies by Area of Responsibility (AOR) and is based on a number of factors. Your franchise development representative will review these with you once you've identified the location you wish to purchase.
Prospective franchisees can anticipate the following basic investment fees:
*Note: the aforementioned information is for reference purposes only and should not be construed as specific requirements.
Request Info »Sea Tow Services International is currently looking for franchise candidates for the following regions:
*We also have opportunities on inland lakes throughout the country.
For more information call us at 631-876-5005 or click here to submit your information request.
