Where can I find the License Agreement between Margaritaville Enterprises and Jimmy Buffett related to Camp Margaritaville?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
EXHIBIT F TO THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT
BUFFETT AGREEMENT
(Attached)
LICENSE AGREEMENT
THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT (this "Agreement") is made and entered into as of the 27th day of February, 2014 ("Effective Date"), by and between Jimmy Buffett ("Buffett") and Margaritaville Enterprises, LLC ("Margaritaville") (each, a "Party" and collectively, the "Parties").
Source: Item 22 — CONTRACTS (FDD pages 71–72)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the License Agreement between Jimmy Buffett and Margaritaville Enterprises, dated February 27, 2014, is included as Exhibit F to the Franchise Agreement. This agreement grants Margaritaville Enterprises the rights to use Jimmy Buffett's intellectual property, including his compositions, photographic works, and personality rights, in connection with hospitality and other businesses.
The FDD specifies that Jimmy Buffett granted an exclusive right to use and sublicense his works and a non-exclusive right to use his personality to Margaritaville Enterprises. Margaritaville Enterprises then sublicensed these rights to Camp Margaritaville Resorts for operating and franchising the Camp Margaritaville system. It's important to note that while Jimmy Buffett doesn't receive direct compensation for the use of his personality rights, he may indirectly benefit as the James W. Buffett 1990 Trust, which has assumed his rights and obligations, is an owner of Margaritaville Holdings LLC, the parent company of Margaritaville Enterprises.
Prospective franchisees can find the full details of this agreement, including the specific rights and obligations of each party, within Exhibit F of the Franchise Agreement. Reviewing this exhibit will provide a clearer understanding of how Jimmy Buffett's intellectual property is utilized within the Camp Margaritaville franchise system and the financial relationships involved.