Operations
Camp Jellystone has a seasoned Operations staff ready to assist in a variety of business functions. In addition, each park is assigned a Regional Director of Operations who is available for consultation and advice.
Here are some of the tools and support specific to operations:
Business Plan – Created to assist franchisees in acquiring bank financing, this 50-page document provides background on CJS and includes portions where park-specific information can easily be inserted. A five year projection worksheet is included as well. Not sure you need a business plan? Visit the Small Business Administration website for 10 Reasons All Business Owners Should Plan.
NPP (National Purchasing Partners) – CJS partners with NPP to provide discounts (up to 50 percent) on common operational items from vendors such as Verizon, Staples, and Cintas. Click here to visit the NPP page.
Vendor Relationships – CJS works with established, knowledgeable vendors for a variety of park operations including water features, cabins, signage and financing.
Software – The Franchise Package includes a proprietary reservations, front office and POS (Point of Sale) system for a low monthly fee. Includes online, real-time reservations and training.
Franchise Assessment Review & Recommendations – Each location is reviewed annually in order to ensure standards are being met, however it is also used as a consulting tool designed to help improve your business. In addition, it allows one-on-one time with operations staff for feedback and strategy.
Susan Novotny – South Haven, MI
Within 5 years, we have more than tripled our revenue. We have no regrets becoming a franchisee of Jellystone Park!
Bob & Beth Ryan – Mannford, OK
Our family has been a franchisee for over 30 years. The support that both the franchisor and fellow franchisees offer goes above and beyond expectations.
Sean Vidrine – owner of four Jellystone Park locations
We have seen 15% growth year over year. Our retail sales are up 50% and our occupancy is up as well. Seeing our guests’ faces light up when the characters are out is priceless.
Jessica & Mickey Spak – Chautauqua County, NY
I love the support from the franchise. I would tell any prospect looking at converting or building a Jellystone Park, that it’s the single best business decision you can make.
Daren & Lorraine Carlson – Hocking Hills, OH
The Jellystone Park brand has made a huge difference in our business. If we had 50 more sites and more cabins, they’d be filled every weekend.
Ray Aljets – Sioux Falls, SD
Three generations of my family have operated our Jellystone Park location and I can say with the utmost confidence that the Jellystone Park system has had a dramatic impact on our bottom line. Opportunities to increase guest satisfaction and revenue are everywhere and the creativity of those in the Jellystone Park system keep me on the leading edge of both the family … Read more
Theresa Isaacson – Caledonia, WI
We’re going to be entering our 13th season, and I sure would hate to own a property without being Yogi branded. I don’t think we’ve ever had a down year. We just continue to grow. The reason we really like Jellystone Parks is because of the support behind us. With other parks in the system, we have 75+ sources of question-and-answer type people to go to. The suppo… Read more