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 | Kampgrounds of America/KOAGreat People. Great Camping. |
Business Type
FranchiseMin Liquid Capital
$150,000 to $500,000Total Investment
$200,000 to $4,000,000Required Net Worth
$300,000Number of Units
430In Business Since
1961* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
If you’re looking for campgrounds or RV parks for sale, or already own an independent park and would like to know what the KOA name can do for you, you’ve come to the right place. With over 40 years of combined experience in KOA franchise sales, campground knowledge and expertise, our sales team can answer your questions and guide you through the process to KOA ownership.
Let KOA’s franchise sales team start working with you TODAY to turn your dream of KOA ownership into a reality.
Let KOA’s franchise sales team start working with you TODAY to turn your dream of KOA ownership into a reality.
Products & Services
Kampgrounds of America has been providing quality family camping to travelers from around the world for the past 40 years. In those years, the familiar yellow KOA sign has welcomed millions of campers to more than 500 KOA campground locations throughout the US, Canada, Mexico and Japan. KOA is committed to the ongoing success of our franchisees.
With less than 20 corporate owned locations, KOA relies on our franchisees to operate great campgrounds and enhance the KOA name and brand in their communities and nationwide.
With less than 20 corporate owned locations, KOA relies on our franchisees to operate great campgrounds and enhance the KOA name and brand in their communities and nationwide.
Training & Support
KOA offers its franchisee partners ongoing training and support from the world’s leading experts in campground management:
- KOA-U lays the foundation for our owners’ success at our premier campground management training center.
- KOA’s trained and experienced field services representatives provide on-site consulting to improve operations and profitability.
- Regional rallies and the annual KOA convention offer ongoing education on industry trends as well as KOA’s marketing programs and campground operations.
Why Kampgrounds of America/KOA?
Think KOA CampgroundsKOA offers you forty years of experience in owning, operating and supporting the largest system of campgrounds in North America.
The KOA name is the most recognized and respected name in the campground industry.
National and International marketing programs put campers on KOA Campgrounds:
- 1.2 million KOA directories printed and distributed annually
- koa.com - the largest camping website in the world
- Over 3 million unique visitors in 2004
- Over 100,000 reservations made on-line in 2004 for KOA Kampgrounds
- Attendance at North American and International RV & Travel Shows
Are You a Good Fit for Kampgrounds of America/KOA?
So you want to own a KOA campground?
KOA owners range from retired civil servants to truck drivers to corporate executives to teachers to nurses to …. You name it, one of them probably owns a KOA campground.
If you’re like many owners, this will be your first exercise in business ownership, and there are a number of things you should think about as you move through the process of evaluating whether campground ownership is for you.
Successful KOA ownership and management typically comes with a “team” approach. The team can be a husband/wife or other couple, a partnership, siblings, children, etc. As you review these next sections, do it together and start building your team!
To purchase an existing KOA, you will need a minimum of $200,000 in readily available cash in order to be considered as a potential buyer. This amount will typically cover a down payment on the campground (20-30% of purchase price), a $7,500 Franchise Transfer Fee, and some additional contingency funds for closing costs, etc.
Because campground ownership is as much a lifestyle decision as a business decision, KOA is flexible in many of its requirements for franchisees. Neither previous campground experience, nor prior business ownership, are required for consideration.
KOA owners range from retired civil servants to truck drivers to corporate executives to teachers to nurses to …. You name it, one of them probably owns a KOA campground.
If you’re like many owners, this will be your first exercise in business ownership, and there are a number of things you should think about as you move through the process of evaluating whether campground ownership is for you.
Successful KOA ownership and management typically comes with a “team” approach. The team can be a husband/wife or other couple, a partnership, siblings, children, etc. As you review these next sections, do it together and start building your team!
To purchase an existing KOA, you will need a minimum of $200,000 in readily available cash in order to be considered as a potential buyer. This amount will typically cover a down payment on the campground (20-30% of purchase price), a $7,500 Franchise Transfer Fee, and some additional contingency funds for closing costs, etc.
Because campground ownership is as much a lifestyle decision as a business decision, KOA is flexible in many of its requirements for franchisees. Neither previous campground experience, nor prior business ownership, are required for consideration.
