According to the Camp Margaritaville FDD, what is included in the definition of 'Fees'?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
on, may provide such requested training at Franchisee's expense. Any specific training, guidance or assistance that Franchisor provides does not create an obligation (whether by course of dealing or otherwise) to continue providing that specific training, guidance or assistance, all of which Franchisor may periodically modify.
- (f) Training Fees. Franchisee must pay Franchisor's then-current fees for any onsite or offsite training that the Resort's personnel attend, including, but not limited to, the Training Program. Franchisee shall also be responsible for all costs associated with Resort personnel related to the Training Program or other training as required pursuant to this Section 3.01, including without limitation, wages, salaries, housing, travel-related expenses and per diem charges incurred by the trainees, subject to a mutually agreed budget. Except as otherwise specified herein, if the training is conducted onsite at the Resort, then Franchisee must cover the costs of lodging and living expenses for all persons conducting such training, including, but not limited to Franchisor personnel.
Section 3.02 System Standards Manual. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee access to the electronic media and/or written materials reflecting the then-current System Standards (the "Manual") during the Term. Franchisee must comply with the terms of the Manual and any Supplements to the Manual (defined below), as Franchisor periodically modifies it.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Camp Margaritaville FDD, fees include training fees and a Property Website Package Fee. Franchisees must pay the then-current fees for any onsite or offsite training that the Resort's personnel attend, including the Training Program.
Camp Margaritaville franchisees must also pay for all costs associated with Resort personnel related to the Training Program or other required training, including wages, salaries, housing, travel-related expenses, and per diem charges, subject to a mutually agreed budget. If training is conducted onsite at the Resort, the franchisee must cover the costs of lodging and living expenses for all persons conducting such training, including Camp Margaritaville personnel.
In addition to the Marketing Program, Camp Margaritaville will maintain a website for Camp Margaritaville Resorts, for which franchisees will pay a monthly Property Website Package Fee. Franchisees will also pay a one-time Resort System Website setup fee, which is currently $8,750 if the Resort does not contain Dwellings and $38,750 if the Resort does contain Dwellings.