Who is responsible for the costs associated with the additional initial training programs offered for Camp Margaritaville Resort staff after the Resort opens?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
he-job training. The task force will generally focus on training personnel on the System Standards and service consistent with the Camp Margaritaville System.
Other Initial Training Programs
We also currently offer additional initial training for various members of your Resort's staff after the Resort opens. These additional training opportunities may include personnel employed directly by us or personnel from existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts or other Margaritaville-branded venues providing training to your personnel onsite. You will be responsible for all costs related to this additional training, including lodgi
Source: Item 11 — FRANCHISOR'S ASSISTANCE, ADVERTISING, COMPUTER SYSTEMS, AND TRAINING (FDD pages 46–55)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the franchisee is responsible for all costs related to additional initial training programs offered for Resort staff after the Resort opens. These costs include lodging and per diem for the training personnel. The personnel may be employed directly by Camp Margaritaville or come from existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts or other Margaritaville-branded venues to provide on-site training.
The FDD estimates these costs will typically range from $1,000 to $5,000 per instance. However, the actual cost could be higher depending on the breadth of support the franchisee requires. This means a franchisee needs to budget for these potential post-opening training expenses, as they can vary based on the specific needs of their Resort and staff.
This is a fairly standard practice in franchising, where the franchisee usually bears the costs of training their staff. However, the potential for costs to exceed the initial estimate of $1,000 to $5,000 highlights the importance of discussing training needs and support levels with Camp Margaritaville to better anticipate these expenses. Franchisees should clarify what factors might drive the costs higher and how they can manage these expenses effectively.