What is the one-time set up fee for the Camp Margaritaville reservation system?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
| Type of Fee | Amount | Due Date | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reservation | Set Up Fee | $1,500 | One time fee |
| System Overlay |
Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–34)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must pay a one-time set up fee of $1,500 for the reservation system overlay. This fee is in addition to other ongoing costs associated with the reservation system.
Camp Margaritaville franchisees also incur other expenses related to the booking and distribution platform. These include monthly PMS operation expenses ranging from $2,000 to $5,000, direct reservation fees of $1.00 per booking, and $2.00 per booking for reservations through non-direct OTA/Channel Manager channels. Call center services cost $1.75 per talk time, with no transaction fees, and annual call center agent reservation training costs $2,000 per day, with at least one day of training required annually.
In addition to the set up fee, Camp Margaritaville franchisees must also pay a monthly reservation system overlay fee of $500. Franchisees should consider all of these fees when evaluating the overall cost of operating a Camp Margaritaville location.