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Dreaming of Owning Your Own Campground?

NASHVILLE WORKSHOP COMING IN APRIL- 2010!

BE THE FIRST TO SIGN UP! SIGN UP NOW, SPACE LIMITED!! CALL NOW TO JOIN US IN NASHVILLE, TN FOR OUR BUYERS WORKSHOP IN APRIL 2010.

Call 800-548-7239, for further information.

Dates:April 10-11, 2010
Saturday: 10 am – 6 pm
Sunday: 8 am – 12 pm
Location:Nashville, TN KOA
Cost:$175 – 1st person, $275 per couple

With over 40 years experience in campground operation and franchise sales, we know what it takes to turn your dream of ownership into a reality.  The workshop presenters include sales representatives with over 15 years of experience in handling KOA franchise sales.

Being hosted by a KOA Kampground, this workshop gives you the unique opportunity to see the inner-workings of a campground and a chance to get more hands-on learning and a better understanding of what it really takes to own and operate your own campground.

Our workshop will help you decide if owning a campground is right for you.  And, while we’ll talk about owning a KOA franchised campground, our primary goal is to provide you with information that will help you make an informed decision about whether owning a campground – any campground – is the right personal and professional decision for you.

We’ll cover the following subjects:

Industry trends

Reading and understanding campground financial statements

The importance of your personal financial statement

Identifying the right campground for you

Business plan basics – how to give your lender what they need to get you the money you want

Franchised vs. independent businesses

KOA history and programs

The brutal facts: what it’s really like to give up your job(s), sell your house, move to another state, and become campground owners (from people who’ve done it and lived to tell the story!)

Check out these comments from attendees at last year’s workshops:

“We’re done looking for consultants. KOA is a one-stop shop. We were so pleased to find a workshop that didn’t ask for an arm and leg to get the info.”
RS/LS
Sacramento, CA

”Good broad coverage of the topics and no ‘sugar coating,’ appreciate hearing current owner comments.”
CB/LB
Gillette, WY

Whether you’ve been dreaming of campground ownership for years, or are in the early stages of considering the campground business, this workshop can put you on the right path.

KOA Kampground Information:
Nashville, TN KOA
2626 Music Valley Drive
Nashville, TN 37214-1298

For kamping accommodations call the Nashville KOA: (800) 562-7789.

Area Hotels:
There are several hotels in the area; the following hotels are within approximately 1 to 2 miles of the KOA:

Best Western Suites, 201 Music City Circle (615) 902-9940

Comfort Inn Opryland Area, 2516 Music Valley Dr.(615) 889-0086

Fairfield Inn & Suites at Opryland 211 Music City Circle (615) 872-8939

KOA Ranks High In Top 50 Franchise List

Kampgrounds of America, the first choice of families when it comes to camping, also ranks with the best of the best in franchise owner satisfaction.

KOA ranked 24th among the top 400 franchise brands representing more than 75,000 franchise business owners from all industries in the 2009 Franchisee Satisfaction Awards. The awards are based on a detailed study conducted by Franchise Business Review. Read the whole story »