Can Camp Margaritaville discontinue the Camp Margaritaville System Website, and if so, under what conditions?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
We may implement and periodically modify System Standards for the Camp Margaritaville System Website, use the Property Website Package Fee to develop or maintain the Camp Margaritaville System Website and/or its content, and discontinue the Camp Margaritaville System Website and/or any of its content (including separate webpages for participating Camp Margaritaville Resorts) at any time.
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Camp Margaritaville has the right to discontinue the Camp Margaritaville System Website at any time. This includes the ability to discontinue the entire website or any of its content, including separate webpages for individual Camp Margaritaville Resorts.
This is a significant point for prospective franchisees because it means that Camp Margaritaville can unilaterally decide to shut down the website that franchisees may be relying on for marketing and reservations. While franchisees pay a monthly Property Website Package Fee for a separate webpage, Camp Margaritaville retains control and ownership of the website and its content.
If the website is discontinued, franchisees may need to find alternative methods for online marketing and reservations, potentially incurring additional costs. It is important for prospective franchisees to consider this risk and to inquire about Camp Margaritaville's plans for the website and any potential alternatives if the website is discontinued.