Your Corporate Team
Camp Jellystone (CJS) has developed a team of experienced and knowledgeable individuals who are focused on helping our franchisees grow their individual businesses. We provide each and every Jellystone Park franchisee with the guidance, tools, and support they need to succeed while still providing them with the freedom to express their entrepreneurial spirit and thrive.
Our team includes outdoor hospitality experts who have operated Jellystone Park locations for years and know what it takes to succeed as well as functional experts who have years of experience working on some of the world’s biggest brands in the fields of brand marketing, retail, and loyalty marketing.
In addition to the Camp Jellystone team, Jellystone Park franchisees also have access to connect with and learn from 75+ other Jellystone Park owners and operators across the United States and Canada. For decades, our franchisees have been known for their team-oriented spirit of openness and collaboration, continuously sharing their ideas and challenges with their peers so strong new ideas and learnings can quickly be shared and all locations can benefit from new offerings and new ways of doing things.
“We really like Jellystone Park because the support is wonderful. The franchise, the system itself – their support is abundant. With other parks in the system, we have 75+ sources of question-and-answer type people to go to.”
– Theresa Isaacson, Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Caledonia, WI
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
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.
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!
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.
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
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.