What is included in the Operational Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) costs for a Camp Margaritaville?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Costs for items needed to operate the Resort, including, but not limited to: 3 pairs of bed linens per room (bottom and top sheet, duvet, decorative cover, pillows, protectors, shams, and blankets), 3 pairs of bath and pool terry towels and related supplies, mattress pads/protector, pillows, display trays, china, glassware and kitchen utensils for front of house guest use, disposable food and beverage paper goods, office staff supplies, name tags and uniforms for employees, building maintenance equipment and tools, housekeeping carts, small wares, including amenity trays, garbage cans and ice buckets, irons and ironing boards, luggage racks, closet hangers, guest unit coffee machines, hair dryers, tissue boxes, alarm clocks, bath amenities, and branded printed materials including key card, key card packets, coupons, door signs, compendium and menus.
Suites and larger rooms require additional decorative OS&E and serving platters, utensils, china, glass and silverware to outfit as necessary (collectively, "Operational Supplies and Equipment" or "OS&E").
The OS&E depends mostly on the Resort's size and configuration.
This item covers all costs for items that will need to be purchased to begin operation of the Resort.
If we have a designated or approved list of suppliers of OS&E items, then you must
purchase from those suppliers as we designate from time to time or through an approved purchasing agent, and in all events, you must use our approved OS&E items.
Source: Item 7 — ESTIMATED INITIAL INVESTMENT (FDD pages 34–40)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Operational Supplies and Equipment (OS&E) costs cover items required to operate the resort. These costs depend mostly on the resort's size and configuration.
The OS&E includes a variety of items, such as bed linens (3 pairs per room, including sheets, duvets, decorative covers, pillows, protectors, shams, and blankets), bath and pool terry towels (3 pairs) and related supplies, mattress pads/protectors, pillows, display trays, china, glassware, and kitchen utensils for front-of-house guest use. It also covers disposable food and beverage paper goods, office staff supplies, employee name tags and uniforms, building maintenance equipment and tools, and housekeeping carts.
Furthermore, the OS&E encompasses small wares like amenity trays, garbage cans, ice buckets, irons and ironing boards, luggage racks, closet hangers, guest unit coffee machines, hair dryers, tissue boxes, and alarm clocks. Bath amenities and branded printed materials, including key cards, key card packets, coupons, door signs, compendiums, and menus, are also included. Suites and larger rooms may require additional decorative OS&E and serving platters, utensils, china, glass, and silverware.
The FDD indicates that Camp Margaritaville may designate or approve specific suppliers for OS&E items, and franchisees may be required to purchase from these approved suppliers. The estimated initial investment for OS&E ranges from $250,000 to $500,000, payable before opening to the suppliers.