What does 'Documentation' include that is given to a Camp Margaritaville franchisee?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 3.02 System Standards Manual. Franchisor shall provide Franchisee access to the electronic media and/or written materials reflecting the then-current System Standards (the "Manual") during the Term. Franchisee must comply with the terms of the Manual and any Supplements to the Manual (defined below), as Franchisor periodically modifies it. The Manual and any Supplements to the Manual may include electronic media and/or written materials and Franchisee agrees to monitor and access any updates to the Manual, System Standards, or other aspects of the Camp Margaritaville System. Subject to Section 4.19, Franchisor may make additions to, deletions from, and modifications to the Manual and the System Standards ("Supplements") from time to time and in any form or fashion, including:
(a) altering the products, accounting and computer systems, forms, policies, and procedures of the Camp Margaritaville System;
- (b) adding, modifying, or substituting the equipment, signs, trade dress, and other Resort characteristics that Franchisee is required to use or display (subject to the limitations set forth in this Agreement);
- (c) implementing new programs and policies, which may require Franchisee to incur additional expenses, purchase new equipment or supplies, or pay additional reasonable fees; and
- (d) changing, improving or modifying the Camp Margaritaville Intellectual Property.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Camp Margaritaville FDD, franchisees are granted access to the electronic media and/or written materials that reflect the then-current System Standards, referred to as the "Manual," during the term of their agreement. Franchisees must adhere to the terms outlined in the Manual and any Supplements, as Camp Margaritaville periodically modifies them.
The Manual and its Supplements may be delivered through electronic media or written materials. Franchisees are responsible for monitoring and accessing any updates made to the Manual, System Standards, or other aspects of the Camp Margaritaville System. Camp Margaritaville retains the right to make additions, deletions, and modifications to the Manual and the System Standards, known as "Supplements," at any time and in any format.
These Supplements may include changes to the products, accounting and computer systems, forms, policies, and procedures of the Camp Margaritaville System. They may also involve adding, modifying, or substituting the equipment, signs, trade dress, and other Resort characteristics that franchisees are required to use or display, subject to the limitations set forth in the franchise agreement. Furthermore, Camp Margaritaville may implement new programs and policies, which could require franchisees to incur additional expenses, purchase new equipment or supplies, or pay additional reasonable fees. Lastly, Supplements may involve changing, improving, or modifying the Camp Margaritaville Intellectual Property.