Business Description

A unique recreation camp-resort for the entire family. YOGI BEAR and friends offer daily activities with a full amenity package, clean restrooms and YOGI BEAR souvenirs. Each camp-resort is independently owned and operated and maintains system standards.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1969

Franchising Since:  1969

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	68	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	68	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 63 92.6% In 25 States Canada: 5 7.4% In 2 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 68 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Wisconsin	7
2. Michigan	7
3. Indiana	7

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$30K
Total Investment:	$30K
Average Total Investment:	$28K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$20-30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1%

Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 25 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

Preferred Sites:

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	5-20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	5-10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	6
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	Yes, Direct
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. On-Site	2-3 Days
2. Headquarters	3-4 Days
3. On-Site	1-3 Days/Year
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	4
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No