Kampgrounds Of America / KOA

  • Kampgrounds of America, Inc.
P.O. Box 30558
Billings, MT 59114
  • (800) 548-7239 / (406) 248-7444
  • (406) 248-7414 (Fax)

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

Year Established: 1962

Franchising Since: 1962

Operating Units

Franchised Units 450 94.3%
Company-Owned Units 27 5.7%
Total Operating Units 477 100%

Geographic Distribution

USA 477 92.3% In 45 States
Canada 32 6.2% In 8 Provinces
International 8 1.5% In 0 Foreign Countries
Total 517 100%

Multi-Unit Operators

Multi-Unit Operators N/A
Franchises Owned by Multi-Unit Operators N/A

North American Unit Density

Density Units
Florida 27
Colorado 23

Registered in the following Registration States

California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District of Columbia

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Support and Training

General Information

IFA Member No
CFA Member No
Franchisee Association? Yes, is a member
Size of Corporate Staff 65
Site Selection
Assistance
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance No
Financial Assistance No

Marketing Support

Co-Op Advertising No
National Advertising No
Regional Advertising No
Local Advertising No

Ongoing Support

Central Data Processing Included
Central Purchasing Included
Field Operation Evaluation Included
Field Training Included
Initial Store Opening Included
Inventory Control Included
Franchisee Newsletter Included
Regional or National Meetings Yes, at additional cost
800 Telephone Hotline Included

Training

Billings, MT 5 Days
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Financial Requirements

Investment

Minimum Net Worth $300K
Cash Investment $150-500K
Total Investment $200K-4MM
Average Total Investment $2.1MM

Fees

Initial Franchise Fee $30/22.5/7.5K
Average Franchise Fee $30K
On-Going Royalty 8%
Average Royalty 8%
Advertising Fee 2%

Site Information and Requirements

Average Number of Full-Time Employees 5 (Varies)
Average Number of Part-Time Employees 0
Space Needs (in square feet) 10+ acres
Preferred Site Types
Encourages Conversions Yes
Item 19 (Earnings Claim) Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
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Franchisee Qualifications

Financial Net Worth 5
General Business Experience 3
Specific Industry Experience 2
Formal Education 3
Psychological Profile 4
Personal Interviews 4
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Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract 5
Term of Renewal Period N/A
Passive Ownership? Not Allowed
Area Development
Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchisor
Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? Yes
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Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 Months 8
USA Yes, All United States
Canada Yes, All Canada
Overseas No
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