Prospective Owners Workshop

Thinking about converting, buying or building a campground? You won’t want to miss our 2017 Prospective Owners Workshop being held September 16 & 17 in Burleson, TX. (near Dallas/Ft. Worth) – Our 2017 Workshop is SOLD OUT. If you would like information about the Jellystone Park franchise, complete the Contact Us form. We’ll also be at the ARVC Insites Convention in November. Stop by and see us! 

Why should I consider owning a campground?

Is it better to buy or build?

Should I consider a campground franchise to help me?

How much will it cost to join a franchise?

What type of campground should I purchase? 

Overview

These questions and more will be addressed during the workshop. Our goal is to provide a broad range of information that will help you decide if converting, buying or purchasing a campground is right for you. The 1.5-day workshop includes educational sessions, a tour of the 2017 Jellystone Park Camp-Resort of the Year, networking opportunities, and plenty of time to ask questions. Several instructors are past campground owners and have taught classes at industry conventions and ARVC’s National School of RV Park and Campground Management. They will share industry insights and provide tools for you to make an educated decision. In addition, we have representatives from finance and insurance to provide information about their requirements and processes.

Reserve your spot now. To provide the ultimate learning experience, space is limited and seats will fill fast! Complete the registration form below.

2017 Schedule (SOLD OUT) – Stay tuned for 2018 Workshop dates and details

Saturday, September 16:

• Outdoor Hospitality Industry overview
• Understand different types of campgrounds – destination, seasonal, membership, etc.
• Review the franchise process for conversion, purchases and new builds
• A campground lending representative from Business Finance Depot will discuss financing/banking options
• A campground insurance representative from USI Midwest & Hospitality Insurance will provide an overview of current insurance requirements
• Jellystone Park franchising and our “Advantages of Affiliation”
• Session on “Questions I wish I would have asked prior to buying my park.”
• Buying a campground versus building a campground
• Campground valuation – “Don’t fall in love”
• Campfire Social, Q & A

Sunday, September 17:

• Two-hour tour of Jellystone Park Camp-Resort of the Year – gain insight into the hard work and outstanding rewards of park ownership. You’ll also see potential anciallary revenue opportunities that can be implemented at a campground.
• Additional Q&A

Cost & Registration

Cost: $350/couple which includes:

• Two nights in a Premium Luxury Cottage at North Texas Jellystone Park in Burleson, TX – just southwest of the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. 2301 S. Burleson Blvd., Burleson TX 76028. View the Cottages here: http://www.northtexasjellystone.com/premium-luxury-cottages/
• Gift bag
• Saturday lunch
• Saturday evening campfire and social
• Park tour

Workshop Flyer

Download the workshop flyer so you can easily share this information: Jellystone-Park-Prospective-Owners_Workshop Flyer

Questions?

Contact our Director of Franchise Sales & Development.