Operations
Camp Jellystone has a seasoned Operations staff ready to assist in a variety of business functions. In addition, each park is assigned a Regional Director of Operations who is available for consultation and advice.
Here are some of the tools and support specific to operations:
Business Plan – Created to assist franchisees in acquiring bank financing, this 50-page document provides background on CJS and includes portions where park-specific information can easily be inserted. A five year projection worksheet is included as well. Not sure you need a business plan? Visit the Small Business Administration website for 10 Reasons All Business Owners Should Plan.
NPP (National Purchasing Partners) – CJS partners with NPP to provide discounts (up to 50 percent) on common operational items from vendors such as Verizon, Staples, and Cintas. Click here to visit the NPP page.
Vendor Relationships – CJS works with established, knowledgeable vendors for a variety of park operations including water features, cabins, signage and financing.
Software – The Franchise Package includes a proprietary reservations, front office and POS (Point of Sale) system for a low monthly fee. Includes online, real-time reservations and training.
Franchise Assessment Review & Recommendations – Each location is reviewed annually in order to ensure standards are being met, however it is also used as a consulting tool designed to help improve your business. In addition, it allows one-on-one time with operations staff for feedback and strategy.
Franchisee Stories
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Erv & Marilyn Banes – Frankenmuth, MI
We decided to convert to the Jellystone Park™ system in 1996 because the market conditions were changing. Several of our colleagues had converted and grown in the process. We found that by changing our customer base to families, rather than seniors, we expanded.
The advantage of a Jellystone Park™ is that it is so much more alive than the average park. Plus, campers view it as a high quality facility. When they see the name “Jellystone Park™” they know it’s going to be a notch up in quality and that it’s family-friendly.

