Kampgrounds of America / KOA
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Kampgrounds of America / KOA system.
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: cpreble@koa.net
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:
> North America -- Operations in 44 States, 8 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 25 in CA, 24 in FL, 21 in CO
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 5 PT (Varies) (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 10+ acres SF; NR
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $150-500K
Total Investment: $200K-4MM
Average Total Investment: $800K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Fees
>Franchise: $30/22.5/7.5K
>Average Franchise Fee: $30K
>Royalty: 8%
>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
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: 5 Days at Billings, MT.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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