Who is the currently designated designer for Camp Margaritaville, or what are the conditions for using another designer?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We also require that you use our designer, currently designated as McBride Designs, or another designer approved by us.
Permits, licenses, deposits, and related fees.
These costs include fees for all licensing and permits required to comply with federal, state, and local laws, including, without limitation, those laws set forth in Item 1 as applicable to the Resort.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 34–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees are required to use a designer that is either designated by Camp Margaritaville or approved by them. The currently designated designer is McBride Designs.
This requirement ensures that all Camp Margaritaville locations adhere to the brand's design standards and maintain a consistent look and feel. This consistency is important for brand recognition and customer experience.
If a franchisee wishes to use a designer other than McBride Designs, they must obtain approval from Camp Margaritaville. This process likely involves submitting the designer's qualifications and design plans for review to ensure they meet the brand's standards. The professional services fees, which include architectural and design costs, are estimated to range from $100,000 to $800,000, payable to Camp Margaritaville, architects, engineers, designers, and other professionals as agreed upon when designing the resort.