Kampgrounds of America / KOA
Kampgrounds of America / KOA
P.O. Box 30558
Billings, MT 59114
800#: (800) 548-7239
Tel: (406) 248-7444
Fax: (406) 254-7440
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.koakampgrounds.com
Contact: Mr. Pat Hittmeier, VP Franchising
KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA is North America's largest franchise system of open-to-the public campgrounds; no membership fees or annual dues are required. All KOA campgrounds offer RV and tent sites; 90% also offer Kamping Kabins. Nearly 2 million copies of the KOA directory are printed and distributed to campers. KOA campgrounds are located in 45 of the contiguous United States, 8 Canadian Provinces, Mexico and Japan.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1961
First Franchise: 1962
Franchise Units: 496
Company-Owned Units: 12
Total Units:508
Distribution:
U.S. -- 463;
Canada -- 34;
International -- 11
> North America -- Operations in 45 States, 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 30 in CA, 30 in FL, 29 in CO
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:8
Franchisee Qualifications:5, 3, 2, 3, 4, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 5 PT (Varies) (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs:5+ acres SF; NR
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $100-500K
Total Investment: $200K-4MM
Average Total Investment: $2100K
Minimum Net Worth: $200K
Fees
>Franchise: $25K;
>Average Franchise Fee: $25K
>Royalty: 8%
>Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 65
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Days at Customer Location; 3 Days at Billings, MT; 5 Days at Billings, MT.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: Europe, Central America, Mexico
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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