Year began: 1962 Franchising since: 1963
Dave Drum started Kampgrounds of America in 1961. He and other Billings, Montana, businessmen set up camping facilities off highways 87 and 212 in 1962, when the World’s Fair in Seattle was attracting tourists along those routes. As he started franchising that year, Drum opened a system of campgrounds along America’s highways. He was forced to use a “k” in “kampgrounds” instead of a “c” because of a copyright challenge.
KOA campgrounds offer hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities, convenience stores, swimming pools and playgrounds. Eight of every 10 KOA campgrounds is within 100 miles of a metropolitan area, and some offer economical lodging for tourist destinations.
The parent company, KOA Holdings, also owns Franchise Services, whose subsidiaries include franchise companies Sir Speedy, PIP Printing and Comprehensive Business Services.
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P.O. Box 30558
Billings, MT 59114
Phone: (406)248-7444
Fax: (406)248-7414
| Franchisor is a privately-held company with 80 employee(s); 80 employee(s) in franchise department.
Franchisee Association
KOA Kampground Owners Association
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Franchise Growth
Year2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
U.S. Franchises384
382
376
385
393
Canadian Franchises32
32
33
33
32
Foreign Franchises0
0
0
7
7
Company
Owned26
27
24
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17
Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Outside the U.S.: Canada
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies
Last Updated: 5/22/2008 12:00:00 AM
