What is the role of the 'Training Program and Task Force' within the Camp Margaritaville System?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
2.2 "FBR System" shall mean the concept and systems associated with each of the Restaurants and Retail Stores, as Franchisor periodically modifies any of the foregoing, including the
FBR Intellectual Property, the Restaurant Manual, the Confidential Information; the Décor, quality assurance measures; the Training Program and Task Force; the Restaurant Standards and Retail Standards; the FBR System shall be deemed part of the Camp Margaritaville System for all purposes of the Agreement;
Prior to the Opening Deadline, Key Personnel shall successfully complete a training program conducted by employees or representatives of Franchisor or its Affiliates ("Training Program") at such Camp Margaritaville Resort or other Margaritaville-branded venue as selected by Franchisor in its sole discretion.
The duration of the Training Program shall be as determined by Franchisor in its sole discretion to enable Key Personnel to operate and manage the Resort.
The average duration of such Training Program is approximately 3 weeks.
Without limiting Section 3.01(e), Franchisor shall not charge Franchisee any costs or expenses related to the operation of the training venue and its employees used for the Training Program.
All other costs associated with the Training Program shall be the responsibility of Franchisee.
- (b) Task Force Training.
In addition to the Training Program, Franchisor shall provide task force support (the "Task Force") to assist in pre-opening training and set up for the Resort.
The Task Force may include Franchisor's key personnel and trainers as well as trainers from existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts or other Margaritaville-branded venues ("Trainers").
Franchisor shall determine, in its sole discretion, the quantity of resources needed.
All costs arising from or related to Franchisor's Task Force personnel shall be the responsibility of Franchisor, provided that Franchisee shall provide complimentary lodging to such personnel during the Task Force period.
All other costs associated with the Task Force, including costs related to the lodging, per diem, travel expenses, and any other costs related to the Resort's use of the Trainers shall be the responsibility of Franchisee.
Task Force support may be provided at the Resort for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 14 days.
Further, with respect to the Task Force, if you are not able to demonstrate compliance with Franchisor's System Standards, as determined in Franchisor's sole discretion, after 14 days of training at the Resort, then the Task Force may stay longer until Franchisee is able to demonstrate compliance with System Standards, as determined in Franchisor's sole discretion.
In such event, Franchisee will be required to pay $500 per day per trainer for each additional day the Task Force remains until
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the 'Training Program' and 'Task Force' are integral components of the Camp Margaritaville System, particularly concerning the operation of Margaritaville-branded Restaurants and Retail Stores within the resort. The 'FBR System' encompasses the Training Program and Task Force, along with other elements such as intellectual property, manuals, confidential information, décor, and quality assurance measures. This system is designed to ensure that franchisees adhere to specific standards and operational procedures.
The Training Program is a management training initiative conducted by Camp Margaritaville employees or representatives. Key personnel are required to complete this program before the resort's opening. The duration of the Training Program is determined by Camp Margaritaville, typically averaging around 3 weeks, to equip key personnel with the necessary skills to manage the resort effectively. Franchisees are responsible for all costs associated with the Training Program, excluding the operational expenses of the training venue and its employees.
The Task Force provides support for pre-opening training and setup for the resort. It may consist of Camp Margaritaville's key personnel and trainers, as well as trainers from existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts or other Margaritaville-branded venues. Camp Margaritaville determines the resources needed for the Task Force. While Camp Margaritaville covers the costs of its Task Force personnel, the franchisee is responsible for providing complimentary lodging to these personnel during their service period. The franchisee is also responsible for other costs, including lodging, per diem, and travel expenses for trainers used by the Resort. Task Force support is provided for a minimum of 10 days and a maximum of 14 days. If a franchisee fails to demonstrate compliance with Camp Margaritaville's System Standards after the initial 14 days, the Task Force may extend its stay until compliance is achieved, with the franchisee incurring a fee of $500 per day per trainer, in addition to covering the Task Force's additional expenses during the extended stay.