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Do You Fit?It's All About You!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! The Who, What, When, Where, How and Why of Owning a KOA CampgroundClick on the following sections to start asking yourselves the right questions and find out how your skills fit. Self Assessment - A look at some of the personal characteristics needed to be a successful franchisee. Financial Tools - Use our calculators to find out what it takes financially to own a KOA. Skills Questionnaire - Do you (and your spouse/partner) have the skills to run a KOA Campground? The Franchisee Quiz - Take this quick test on line and get an immediate score to help you evaluate your potential as a franchisee. FREE Internet course will provide you with information on business plans, accounting and cash flow, insurance, and a wide range of topics useful for the first time business owner. Delivering World Class service – one owner at a time!Do you have what it takes to be among “the best of the best”? KOA’s 2003 International Convention in Reno, NV announced exciting new programs for KOA owners and campers alike, with the emphasis on taking the KOA system from good to great. That means every owner is vital to the strength and success of the KOA system. We are looking for owners committed to success – as measured by the camping guests we serve every day. View our convention report to learn about KOA's new programs for 2004 and what it takes to be a great campground. Great people. Great camping.™It takes Great People providing Great Camping experiences to create thousands of happy KOA kampers - and that starts with our owners. Two of our award winning KOA campgrounds (as measured by camper feedback) share what makes their service special - and keeps their happy kampers returning. 
John and Debbie Schuettler
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Paul London (Carlisa not available at time of interview)
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