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B57/100FDD 2025

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort — Litigation & Risk

Lodging - Hotels & Motels · FDD Items 3, 4 & 5

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Lower Risk

No litigation cases disclosed in FDD Items 3 and 4.

Source: FDD Items 3–5

FDD Items 3 & 4

Litigation Metrics

Cases disclosed
0
Total from FDD Items 3 and 4
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
—
Franchisor or officer bankruptcy
Overall risk score
57 / 100
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Rating
MODERATE
STRONG / MODERATE / CAUTION / AVOID

7(a) FOIA data · FY2020–present

SBA Loan Performance

Aggregated from public SBA 7(a) loan disclosures. Default rate is the share of loans that were charged off or settled for less than the full balance.

Total 7(a) loans
11
Government-backed loans issued
Default rate
0.0%
vs <3% typical · system-wide
5-yr default rate
—
Defaults
0 loans
Loans charged off or defaulted

FDD Items 5, 6 & 17 — what you give up

Contract Risk Indicators

Mandatory arbitration
Not required
You retain the right to sue in court
Franchisor can compete
Yes
Franchisor can open competing locations in or near your territory
Right of first refusal
Yes
Franchisor can match any purchase offer when you try to sell
Governing law
Michigan
State whose law governs disputes — relevant if you're not based there

What drove the 57/100 rating

Risk Score Breakdown

  1. 01MINORExtreme investment range ($324K-$14.4M) suggests inconsistent unit economics and unclear capital requirements
  2. 02MINORNo average revenue or net income disclosure (Item 19) prevents accurate ROI assessment and suggests weak franchisee performance
  3. 03MINOROnly 78 units across 7-year-old+ franchise indicates stalled growth or contraction in a mature brand
  4. 04HIGHGoing Concern status is FALSE, meaning franchisor may face financial instability
  5. 05MINORHigh initial franchise fee ($75K) paired with 6% royalty (years 1-2) creates early cash flow pressure
  6. 06MINORSeasonal/weather-dependent campground business model creates revenue volatility and operational complexity

Severity inferred from FDD text — not a regulatory or legal classification

Litigation data from FDD Items 3, 4, and 5. SBA data from public 7(a) FOIA records (FY2020–present). Not legal advice — consult a franchise attorney before signing any franchise agreement.