Kampgrounds of America / KOA
Kampgrounds of America / KOA
550 N. 31st St., FL. 4
Billings, MT 59101
800#: (800) 548-7239
Tel: (406) 248-7444
Fax: (406) 254-7440
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.koa.com
Contact: Mr. Pat Hittmeier, VP Franchise Development
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: 409
Company-Owned Units: 21
Total Units: 430
Distribution:
U.S. -- 390;
Canada -- 33;
International -- 7
-North America -- Operations in 44 States, 8 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 25 in CA, 24 in FL, 21 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 (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 5 PT (Varies) (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 10+ acres SF; NR
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $150-500K
Total Investment: $200K-4MM
Average Total Investment: $800.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees:
-Franchise: $30/22.5/7.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $30.0K
-Royalty: 8%
-Average Royalty: 8.0%
-Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 5
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: No
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 65
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,h,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 5 Days at Billings, MT.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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