What is the definition of 'Task Force' in the context of Camp Margaritaville?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
raining Program shall be the responsibility of Franchisee. If any of the Key Personnel are replaced during the Term, the newly hired personnel shall be required to attend the Training Program at Franchisee's sole expense within 1 month of beginning employment or as otherwise agreed by the Parties.
- (b) Task Force Training. In addition to the Training Program, Franchisor shall provide task force support (the "Task Force") to assist in pre-opening training and set up for the Resort. The Task Force may include Franchisor's key personnel and trainers as well as trainers from existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts or other Margaritaville-branded venues ("Trainers"). Franchisor shall determine, in its sole discretion, the quantity of resources needed. All costs arising from or related to Franchisor's Task Force personnel shall be the responsibility of Franchisor, provided that Franchisee shall provide complimentary lodging to such personnel during the Task Force period. All other costs associated with the Task Force, including costs related to the lodging, per diem, travel expenses, and any other costs related to the Resort's use of the Trainers shall be the responsibility of Franchisee. Such training shall be conducted on such days and times as mutually agreed to by the Parties. The Training Program shall include a customized course of training covering the procedures necessary to properly operate the Resort. Task Force support may be provided at the Resort for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 14 days. There is no fee for the training programs, but you will cover the expenses for our personnel to provide the training. Further, with respect to the Task Force, if you are not able to demonstrate compliance with Franchisor's System Standards, as determined in Franchisor's sole discretio
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Task Force is defined within the context of pre-opening training and support for new resorts. Specifically, the Task Force is provided by Camp Margaritaville to assist with the pre-opening training and setup of a new resort. This support is part of the broader FBR (Food, Beverage, and Retail) System, which encompasses the concepts and systems associated with restaurants and retail stores operating within the Camp Margaritaville resort. The FBR system includes the Task Force as part of its definition.
The Task Force may consist of Camp Margaritaville's key personnel and trainers, as well as trainers from existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts or other Margaritaville-branded venues. The franchisor retains the sole discretion to determine the quantity of resources needed for the Task Force. This means that the size and composition of the Task Force can vary depending on the specific needs of the new Camp Margaritaville location.
While Camp Margaritaville covers the costs of its Task Force personnel, the franchisee is responsible for providing complimentary lodging to these personnel during their Task Force period. Additionally, the franchisee is responsible for all other costs associated with the Task Force, including lodging, per diem, travel expenses, and any other costs related to the resort's use of the trainers. The Task Force support is typically provided for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 14 days. However, if the franchisee is unable to demonstrate compliance with Camp Margaritaville's System Standards after the initial 14 days, the Task Force may stay longer, with the franchisee incurring a fee of $500 per day per trainer, in addition to covering the Task Force's additional expenses during the extended stay.