What is a 'Lodge' at a Camp Margaritaville Resort?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Subject to our approval in our sole discretion, we also offer the right to develop, operate, own, manage and promote a lodge facility, typically including less than 100 guest rooms for short-term rentals ("Lodge"), under our form Lodge Rider attached to this disclosure document as Exhibit C-3 ("Lodge Rider"). Unless otherwise specified, the term "Franchise Agreement" includes both the Franchise Agreement and the Lodge Rider, and the term "Resort" includes both Camp Margaritaville Resorts and Lodge.
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, a 'Lodge' refers to a facility with typically less than 100 guest rooms available for short-term rentals. The franchisor must approve the development, operation, ownership, management, and promotion of a lodge facility.
The Lodge is governed by a separate agreement called the Lodge Rider, which is attached to the FDD as Exhibit C-3. Unless otherwise specified, the term 'Franchise Agreement' includes both the standard Franchise Agreement and the Lodge Rider. Similarly, the term 'Resort' encompasses both Camp Margaritaville Resorts and any Lodge facilities.
For prospective franchisees, this means that operating a Lodge is an optional add-on to the standard Camp Margaritaville RV resort franchise, subject to approval by the franchisor. It allows franchisees to offer traditional hotel-style accommodations in addition to RV camping sites and cabin rentals, potentially expanding their customer base and revenue streams.