In what year did Margaritaville Enterprises offer a franchise for a Margaritaville® restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois?

According to Camp Margaritaville's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Margaritaville Enterprises offered a franchise for a Margaritaville® restaurant located in Chicago, Illinois, in 2014. This indicates that Margaritaville Enterprises has been involved in franchising restaurants under the Margaritaville brand.

It's important to note that while Camp Margaritaville franchises RV resorts, the operation of Margaritaville-branded restaurants within these resorts may be subject to pre-existing agreements. The FDD mentions that the ability to grant franchise rights for restaurants or bars (referred to as FBR Units) within a Camp Margaritaville Resort may be limited by pre-existing restaurant license and franchise agreements that contain areas of protection.

For a prospective Camp Margaritaville franchisee, this means that while you may have the opportunity to operate a Margaritaville-branded restaurant within your resort, it is not guaranteed. The franchisor's existing agreements could restrict this option. If the franchisee is not granted the opportunity to operate an FBR Unit, they will be required to operate one or more food and beverage concepts approved by the franchisor. Therefore, understanding the specifics of these pre-existing agreements and the potential limitations they impose is crucial during the due diligence process.