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KOA vs Kampgrounds Of America

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both KOA and Kampgrounds Of America are lodging franchises. KOA requires an investment of $109K – $16.4M while Kampgrounds Of America requires $40K – $16.7M. On SBA loan performance, Kampgrounds Of America has a lower charge-off rate (0.0%) compared to KOA (1.5%). FranchiseVerdict rates KOA A (Strongest tier) and Kampgrounds Of America A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$109K – $16.4M
$40K – $16.7M
Franchise Fee
$15K
$15K
Royalty Rate
8.0%
8% of Total Registration Receipts, stepping down to 6% on receipts above $8,800,000 cumulative per calendar year (per common-owner group) and to 5% above $17,600,000, resetting to 8% each new calendar year; converting franchisees pay a reduced ramp: 2% year 1, 4% year 2, 6% year 3, 8% thereafter.
Average Revenue (Item 19)
N/A
N/A
SBA Charge-Off Rate
1.5% (76 loans)
0.0% (27 loans)
Total Units
478
481
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
1963
1963
FDD Year
2025
N/A