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Under what circumstances might the Royalty Fee be reduced for a Camp Margaritaville?

Camp_Margaritaville Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

The Royalty Fee is a uniform non-refundable fee, although in rare circumstances we may reduce the Royalty Fee for certain franchisees. In 2024, we allowed certain franchisees to retain, for a limited period, an advertising assistance allowance for their Resorts, consisting of a portion of the Gross Revenue that would otherwise have been payable as part of the Royalty Fee. No such reduction or advertising assistance is guaranteed or required. When determining whether to reduce the Royalty Fee, we might consider things like the Resort's location and market, its size and amenities, the economic and financial environment generally and in the Resort's market, your experience and willingness to develop multiple Margaritaville-affiliated resorts, and other relevant factors.

    1. Marketing Fee. The marketing fee (the "Marketing Fee") provides for our marketing services and support. Marketing services will be used to promote public awareness and usage of Camp Margaritaville Resorts facilities by implementing advertising, promotion, publicity, market research, and other marketing programs, training programs and related activities, and the production and distribution of Camp Margaritaville Resorts-related publications and directories ("Marketing Program").

Source: Item 6 — OTHER FEES (FDD pages 20–34)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to the 2025 Camp Margaritaville Franchise Disclosure Document, a reduction in the royalty fee is not guaranteed, but Camp Margaritaville may consider reducing it under certain circumstances. In 2024, Camp Margaritaville allowed certain franchisees to retain an advertising assistance allowance for their Resorts for a limited period. This allowance consisted of a portion of the Gross Revenue that would otherwise have been payable as part of the Royalty Fee.

Camp Margaritaville might consider factors such as the Resort's location and market, its size and amenities, the economic and financial environment, the franchisee's experience, and their willingness to develop multiple Margaritaville-affiliated resorts when determining whether to reduce the Royalty Fee.

In some cases, Camp Margaritaville might negotiate some of the fees that some franchisees will pay, such as franchisees agreeing to develop multiple Camp Margaritaville Resorts or acquiring existing Camp Margaritaville Resorts.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.