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Tui ends franchise deal with JustGo

Tui is to end its franchise agreement with retail partner JustGo in September.


The decision to terminate the relationship is part of a general move away from the franchise model towards controlled distribution, said Tui.
 
JustGo currently has 14 shops and is working on plans for its future operating model.


Kathryn Ward, director of retail for Tui UK, said: “We have worked closely and successfully with JustGo for eight years, with both parties benefiting from the partnership. 


“However, looking to the future, a franchise operation such as this does not meet our long term distribution strategy of controlling more of our distribution through our own routes to market. 


“We will continue to work closely with JustGo through their period of transition and, going forward, we hope to continue our strong commercial agreements, as well as maintain our already solid relationship.


“We would like to thank JustGo for its support as a very valuable franchise partner and wish them luck as they move forward with their business.”
 
Don Bircham, managing director of JustGo, said: “It has been a pleasure and privilege to work with one of the most respected names in travel during our franchise agreement.


“My thanks to the retail team at Tui UK & Ireland for all their support over the past eight years and for their commitment to a strong commercial relationship moving forward. We have a highly productive and profitable retail business and look forward to forging new partnerships in the next phase of our expansion and development.”
 
JustGo was the only Tui franchise still operating, as Bowen’s Travel moved to become part of the Hays Independence Group in 2011.


The franchise scheme was originally set up under First Choice, but became part of Tui after the merger.

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