When is the Late Deidentification Fee due for Camp Margaritaville?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
receive any initial fees from franchisees for Camp Margaritaville Resorts.
ITEM 6. OTHER FEES
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| banquet/catering without group rooms. | 2% to referrer, 2% to cover platform fees, 1% to us to support group marketing initiatives. | ||
| Booking and Distribution Platform | |||
| Channel | Description | Cost per | Addtl. Notes |
| PMS | Operation expenses | $2,000 - $5,000 | per month based on number of pads/cabins (or other overnight accommodation) |
| Reservations | Direct reservations | $1.00 | Per booking |
| OTA/Channel | Reservations through non-direct | $2.00 | Per booking |
| Manager | channels | ||
| Call Center | $1.75 | Fee is per Talk time. No | |
| Services | transaction fees | ||
| Annual call center agents reservations training | $2,000 | Mandatory, charge per day. At least one day per year. | |
| Reservation | $500 | Monthly | |
| System Overlay | |||
| Data Exports | If changing PMS a data export is needed | $2,500 - $5,000 | One time fee |
| Reservation | Set Up Fee | $1,500 | One time fee |
| System Overlay | |||
| Reservation | Monthly Fee | $500 | |
| System Overlay | |||
| Units/Pads | Monthly Subscription Fee | Monthly Consumed Super Messages (SMs) Fee | Monthly Additional Marketing Cloud (MC) User Fee |
| 1 - 200 | $1,000 | Includes up to 25,000 consumed SMs per month. Any overage at $0.003 per SM. | One MC license is included. Additional MC license fee of $50 per user, per month. |
| 201 - 400 | $1,500 | Includes up to 50,000 consumed SMs per month. Any overage at $0.003 per SM. | One MC license is included. Additional license fee of $50 per user, per month. |
| 401+ | $2,000 | Includes up to 50,000 consumed SMs per month. Any overage at $0.003 per SM. | One MC license is included. Additional license fee of $50 per user, per month. |
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
| Property Website Package Fee | $550-$1,400 | Monthly | Due for administration of the Resort System Website (as defined in Item 11). This may be payable to us or to the vendor directly. |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Late Deidentification Fee is incurred if a franchisee fails to properly de-identify their Resort after the Franchise Agreement expires or terminates. This fee amounts to $5,000 per day, in addition to Camp Margaritaville's costs and expenses, and continues to accrue for each day the franchisee remains non-compliant.
De-identification involves removing all Camp Margaritaville branding, signage, and proprietary elements from the location to ensure it no longer appears to be associated with the franchise. This is a standard practice in franchising to protect the brand's integrity and prevent consumer confusion when a franchise agreement ends.
For a prospective Camp Margaritaville franchisee, this means understanding the specific requirements for de-identification outlined in the Franchise Agreement and being prepared to execute them promptly upon termination or expiration. Failure to do so can result in significant daily penalties, making it crucial to plan for and budget the de-identification process to avoid these fees.