What are the customer's obligations regarding the Technology upon termination or expiration of the Camp Margaritaville agreement?

According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, upon the expiration or termination of the Franchise Agreement, the franchisee must discontinue the use of the CRS (Central Reservation System) or any other technology connected to the Camp Margaritaville system. This includes, but is not limited to, the CRM System (Customer Relationship Management), PMS (Property Management System), POS System (Point of Sale), employee performance platform, and CMS (Content Management System).

However, the franchisee remains responsible for payments owed to third parties under any separate agreements for services they may have with these third-party vendors. This means that even though the franchisee can no longer use the technology systems associated with the Camp Margaritaville brand, they are still obligated to fulfill any existing financial commitments to the technology service providers.

This obligation highlights the importance of carefully reviewing all third-party contracts related to technology services before signing them. A prospective Camp Margaritaville franchisee should understand the terms of these agreements, including payment schedules and termination clauses, to avoid potential financial liabilities after the franchise agreement ends. It would be prudent to discuss these third-party agreements with the franchisor to fully understand the financial implications and ensure a smooth transition upon termination or expiration of the franchise agreement.