The real numbers on owning a Camp Jellystone franchise
Campground Franchise · FDD 2024 · from public state filings
BDisclosure honesty
This franchisor discloses earnings (Item 19) — but read how.
Investment
$324,000–$2,370,000
Total fees
6.5% of sales
Outlets
77
Closure signals
1 ceased, 1 terminated
Lawsuits
0
What their own earnings claim actually says
2023 results for 57 of 77 franchises by camper night volume. Revenue, expense, profit per camper night provided. No assurance of earnings; results vary by experience, competition, location, service quality, amenities.
The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $324,000–$2,370,000, including a $75,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do Camp Jellystone franchise owners make?
2023 results for 57 of 77 franchises by camper night volume. Revenue, expense, profit per camper night provided. No assurance of earnings; results vary by experience, competition, location, service quality, amenities. We grade this disclosure B for honesty.
What is the Camp Jellystone franchise failure rate?
It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. Camp Jellystone scores B on disclosure honesty, carries about 6.5% of sales in ongoing fees. Get the real owner take-home before you sign.
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Source: MN CARDS 32463-202410-03 (Clean FDD 2024). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with Camp Jellystone or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.