Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts has been recognized as one of the top franchises in the nation for the seventh consecutive year in Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500.
According to a press release, the family camping and outdoor entertainment brand was honored as the top franchise in its category for the sixth year, a testament to its consistent unit growth, financial strength and stability, and brand power.
Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 is the world’s first and most comprehensive franchise ranking, evaluating franchises based on various factors, including costs and fees, size and growth, support, and brand power. Jellystone Park’s ranking of #274 in 2023 is an improvement of 74 slots compared to last year and an increase of more than 150 places compared to 2021.
Franchise Business Review, a market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, also recently named Jellystone Park one of its top franchises of the year for the fifth consecutive year, based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. The criteria for this award included training and support, operations, franchisor/franchisee relations, and financial opportunity.
“We’re thrilled to once again be recognized by both Entrepreneur and Franchise Business Review,” said Trent Hershenson, Jellystone Park’s vice president of Marketing.
“These honors are the result of the constant hard work of our innovative franchisees and the continual growth of the Jellystone Park brand.”
Jellystone Park has consistently performed, with a reputation for providing high-quality family camping experiences. The brand has also received several accolades in recent years, including a Best Family Travel Award from Good Housekeeping and various top RV park awards from USA Today readers.
In addition to its top rankings, Jellystone Park has continued to expand, with new locations opening across the country. The brand’s success can be attributed to its innovative franchisees, committed to providing an exceptional camping experience for families.
As the nation’s leading family camping and outdoor entertainment brand, Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts has established itself as a trusted and reliable franchise for those looking to invest in the camping and outdoor recreation industry. With its consistent growth, financial stability, and commitment to franchisee satisfaction, Jellystone Park is well-positioned for continued success in the years ahead.