What must a Camp Margaritaville franchisee do regarding space for Amenities?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Pursuant to the Franchise Agreement, you also may be granted the right to operate other branded amenities such as retail stores, meeting space, sport courts, kids' area, swimming pools, marinas, dog parks and other amenities (each, an "Amenity" and collectively, "Amenities") under our form Amenities Rider which is attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit C-2 ("Amenities Rider"). If you are granted a right to operate any Amenities, you will be licensed to use the brand and other related proprietary trademarks and copyrighted materials applicable to each such Amenity at the Resort pursuant to the Amenities Rider. Any such authorized Amenity shall be deemed part of your Resort. You must make space available in your Resort for the Amenities meeting our specifications for size, design, and layout. You must also provide services we may require and purchase products and services only from our approved suppliers. Any Amenity operated pursuant to the Amenities Rider must comply with our then-current System Standards (as defined below) for such Amenity in the United States.
Source: Item 1 — THE FRANCHISOR AND ANY PARENTS, PREDECESSORS, AND AFFILIATES (FDD pages 9–14)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees may be granted the right to operate branded amenities such as retail stores, meeting spaces, sports courts, kids' areas, swimming pools, marinas, and dog parks. These amenities are operated under an Amenities Rider, which licenses the use of related trademarks and copyrighted materials. Any authorized Amenity is considered part of the franchisee's Resort.
Camp Margaritaville requires franchisees to make space available within their Resort for these Amenities. This space must meet the franchisor's specifications for size, design, and layout. Franchisees must also provide any services that Camp Margaritaville requires and purchase products and services only from approved suppliers.
Furthermore, any Amenity operated under the Amenities Rider must comply with the then-current System Standards for such Amenity in the United States. These standards encompass various aspects of operations, marketing, construction, equipment, furnishings, and quality assurance, as detailed in Camp Margaritaville's confidential manuals and other materials.