What conditions must a Camp Margaritaville franchisee meet before opening their resort?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
[Item 23: RECEIPTS]
Section 2.09 Conditions for Opening. Franchisee must not open or begin operating the Resort until:
(a) Franchisee has properly developed and equipped the Resort in compliance with this Agreement and all Applicable Law;
(b) the Training Program has been completed in Franchisor's commercially reasonable discretion;
(c) all amounts then due to Franchisor have been paid;
(d) Franchisee has obtained all required certificates of occupancy, licenses, and permits to operate the Resort, including without limitation, appropriate liquor licenses to permit alcohol beverages to be sold at the Resort;
(e) Franchisee has given Franchisor copies of all insurance policies required under this Agreement, or such other evidence of insurance coverage and payment of premiums as Franchisor requests;
(f) Franchisee has submitted to Franchisor a written certification that the Resort complies with the approved Design Plans; was constructed in compliance with the PIP (if applicable pursuant to Section 2.04), Design Standards, Camp Margaritaville System and System Standards; has technology properly installed, tested and deployed in compliance all Applicable Law (and the TIP, if applicable pursuant to Section 2.05), together with any other certifications from Franchisee's architect and/or other professionals as Franchisor may reasonably require;
(g) Franchisor conducts a final inspection of the Resort once the Resort is ready to open for business; and
(h) For adaptive reuses, Franchisor may require Franchisee, in Franchisor's sole discretion, to close for a period of time to run concurrently with and not to exceed the training described in Section 3.01(b).
Franchisee agrees to open the Resort within 10 days after Franchisor has conducted a final pre-opening inspection and given Franchisee its written authorization to open the Resort. Franchisee shall immediately notify the Franchisor of the first date of operation ("Opening Date") after receiving such authorization.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee must meet several conditions before opening their resort. These conditions ensure that the resort is compliant with the franchise agreement, legal requirements, and brand standards. Specifically, the franchisee must have properly developed and equipped the resort according to the agreement and all applicable laws. This includes ensuring the physical structure and all operational equipment are in place and meet the required standards.
Another key condition is the completion of the Training Program to the Franchisor's satisfaction. This ensures that the franchisee and their staff are adequately trained to operate the Camp Margaritaville resort according to the brand's standards and procedures. All outstanding payments due to Camp Margaritaville must be settled before opening. This includes any fees, royalties, or other financial obligations outlined in the franchise agreement. The franchisee must also secure all necessary certificates of occupancy, licenses, and permits required to legally operate the resort, including any required liquor licenses.
Camp Margaritaville also requires franchisees to provide copies of all required insurance policies or other evidence of insurance coverage and premium payments. Additionally, the franchisee must submit a written certification confirming that the resort complies with the approved design plans, construction standards, and technology requirements. Finally, Camp Margaritaville will conduct a final inspection of the resort to ensure it meets all brand standards and is ready for operation. The franchisee is then expected to open the resort within 10 days of receiving written authorization from Camp Margaritaville following the final inspection.