When must a Camp Margaritaville franchisee provide written notice of their election to renew the Franchise Agreement?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Section 1.03 Renewal Term and Conditions. The Franchisee may, but is not obligated to, renew this Agreement for 1 additional period of 10 years (the "Renewal Term"; and together with the Initial Term, the "Term"), provided that Franchisee has satisfied each of the following conditions (all of which shall be referred to as the "Renewal Conditions");
(a) Franchisee provides Franchisor written notice of its election to renew the Franchise Agreement for the Renewal Term between 12 and 18 months prior to the expiration of this Agreement (the "Renewal Notice");
(b) Prior to giving the Renewal Notice and for the remainder of the Initial Term:
- (i) Franchisee has fully performed all of its obligations under this Agreement;
(ii) Franchisee has satisfied all monetary obligations in a timely and responsible manner to Franchisor, its affiliates, subsidiaries, and designees;
(iii) Franchisee, its Affiliates, or Guarantors are not in default of this Agreement or any other agreement with Franchisor or its Affiliates and the Resort is in full compliance with the Camp Margaritaville System, the System Standards, and Manual;
(iv) Franchisee is not in default of any material obligations or materially delinquent on any undisputed payments due under any agreement with any third party related to the Resort, including without limitation, vendors, suppliers, lessors, or mortgage holders; and
(v) Franchisee provides certification of compliance with all conditions precedent to Franchisor with Renewal Notice.
(c) Franchisee must not have received more than 2 Notices of Default from Franchisor during the Initial Term;
(d) Franchisee meets Franchisor's then-current standards for accepting new franchisees, including without limitation, credit worthiness, access to capital, and criminal history;
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a franchisee has the option to renew their Franchise Agreement for one additional term of 10 years. To exercise this option, the franchisee must provide Camp Margaritaville with written notice of their intent to renew, referred to as the "Renewal Notice."
The Renewal Notice must be submitted to Camp Margaritaville between 12 and 18 months before the expiration date of the initial 20-year term. This timeframe is crucial, as failing to provide notice within this window will forfeit the franchisee's right to renew the agreement.
In addition to providing timely notice, the franchisee must also meet several other conditions to be eligible for renewal. These conditions include fulfilling all obligations under the existing agreement, maintaining timely and responsible payment of all monetary obligations to Camp Margaritaville and its affiliates, and ensuring the resort remains in full compliance with the Camp Margaritaville system standards and manuals. The franchisee must also not have received more than two Notices of Default during the initial term and must meet Camp Margaritaville's then-current standards for new franchisees, including creditworthiness and access to capital.