What specific billing obligations are mentioned in the USA Participation Agreement for Camp Margaritaville?
Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
ed by the day pass reservation system. Franchisor will collect payment on the sales made through the system and issue payment to Franchisee for all such revenue produced net of commission. Such fees may be increased from time-to-time based on increases in the underlying charges paid by Franchisor to RTR for the day pass reservation system.
Section 4.14 Other Programs. Franchisor will from time to time during the Term of this Agreement negotiate on behalf of current and future Camp Margaritaville Resorts, agreements with specific providers of various programs, platforms and systems to benefit the Resort and the Camp Margaritaville System, including, but not limited to, a database acquisition and social dispersion tool, a group sales referral platform, and a credit card program. Franchisee shall participate in such programs on a basis consistent with other Camp Margaritaville Resorts and pay the then-current fee charged by each applicable vendor for such program. In addition, by its signature to this Agreement, Franchisee consents to its enrollment as a member of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), at Franchisee's expense. Membership in the AHLA is optional, and Franchisee may opt out if Franchisee does not wish to participate.
Section 4.15 Menus.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPTS (FDD pages 72–406)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Camp Margaritaville FDD, franchisees have specific billing obligations outlined in the USA Participation Agreement. Franchisees are required to participate in programs negotiated by the franchisor with various providers of programs, platforms, and systems that benefit the resort and the Camp Margaritaville system. These programs may include tools for database acquisition and social dispersion, group sales referral platforms, and credit card programs.
Franchisees must pay the current fees charged by each vendor for participation in these programs. Additionally, upon signing the Franchise Agreement, franchisees consent to enrollment in the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) at their own expense, although membership is optional and franchisees can opt out.
Furthermore, franchisees must participate in the established gift card program, which involves the sale and processing of gift cards at participating locations. Concurrent with signing the Franchise Agreement, franchisees must enter into a franchisee participation agreement with Givex, the third-party provider for transaction processing and settlement. These billing obligations ensure that Camp Margaritaville maintains consistent standards and utilizes approved systems across all franchise locations.