How much does a CAMP Margaritaville franchise cost?

The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $3,850,000–$6,270,000, including a $75,000 initial franchise fee.

How much do CAMP Margaritaville franchise owners make?

CAMP Margaritaville discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.

What is the CAMP Margaritaville franchise failure rate?

Zero franchisee departures in 2025. Only 5 opened resorts reported.

Is a CAMP Margaritaville franchise worth it?

It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CAMP Margaritaville scores F 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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SUBJECT DOSSIER · FDD 2014

CAMP Margaritaville

Other Franchises · disclosure-honesty grade · from public state filings

GRADE F · FAILS DISCLOSURE

Disclosure honesty

Transparency 1 / 5

CAMP Margaritaville discloses little or no owner-earnings data (Item 19) — the franchisor won't put real profit in writing.

Outlets6

Disclosed lawsuits0

Closure signals0 ceased

Investment

$3,850,000–$6,270,000

Total fees

6.5% of sales

Outlets

Closure signals

0 ceased, 0 terminated

Lawsuits

◢ FINDINGS

ITEM 19

No real earnings disclosure

The franchisor won't put owner profit in writing — you can't verify the pitch.

What their own earnings claim actually says

Item 19 not found in provided FDD excerpts. Financial performance data not disclosed.

Is CAMP Margaritaville worth it? — how it compares to 436 similar franchises

Ongoing fees	6.5% of sales	lower than most (median 8%)
Startup cost	from $3,850,000	pricier than 95% of peers
Disclosure honesty	Grade F	less honest than most of the category
Closure rate	0.0% of outlets	better than most (median 1.5%)
Disclosed lawsuits	0	fewer than most

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◤ CLASSIFIED · ITEM 19 RECONSTRUCTED

Owner take-home for a CAMP Margaritaville

The franchisor's framing: Item 19 not found in provided FDD excerpts. Financial performance data not disclosed.… We reconstruct what an owner actually keeps, from their own FDD.

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CAMP Margaritaville franchise — frequently asked

How much does a CAMP Margaritaville franchise cost?: The FDD lists a total initial investment of about $3,850,000–$6,270,000, including a $75,000 initial franchise fee.
How much do CAMP Margaritaville franchise owners make?: CAMP Margaritaville discloses little or no earnings data (Item 19) — meaning the franchisor won't put real owner profit in writing. That's a red flag worth questioning.
What is the CAMP Margaritaville franchise failure rate?: Zero franchisee departures in 2025. Only 5 opened resorts reported.
Is a CAMP Margaritaville franchise worth it?: It depends on the numbers, not the pitch. CAMP Margaritaville scores F 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: WI DFI Franchise Registration (2014). FranchiseValidate is independent and not affiliated with CAMP Margaritaville or its franchisor. Figures are extracted from the franchisor's own public disclosure document; verify against the current FDD before any decision.