Press Releases
Survey highlights KOA’s strong franchisee support, stability, and growth potential Billings, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the world’s largest network of privately owned campgrounds, is pleased to announce they have been named one of the Top Recession-Resistant Franchises for 2025 by Franchise Business Review, an independent market research firm specializing in franchisee satisfaction.…
Independent Research Identified KOA as One of the Top 100 Franchise Brands with the Best Culture Based on Surveys with of Over 35,000 Franchise Owners BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) was recently named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 “Culture100” list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in its annual research…
The new feature streamlines retail purchases within the booking process, enhancing camper convenience and boosting franchise profitability Billings, Mont. — Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is pleased to announce the success of its recently launched reservation add-ons feature, an enhancement to its proprietary booking platform, K2, that allows guests to purchase key camping items such…
Campgrounds across North America prepare for a weekend of fun and fundraising on May 9-10, 2025 BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) is preparing to host Care Camps Big Weekend at 376 participating campgrounds throughout North America. Now in its 18th year, the event kicks off camping season while raising funds for the…
KOA’s president & CEO awarded Gold for Thought Leadership while Ericka Garcia-Travis, KOA’s Workforce Development Manager is honored with Bronze for Support Staffer BILLINGS, Mont. – Leaders at Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) were awarded two Stevies® from the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today. Toby O’Rourke, KOA’s president and CEO, was honored as the…
Over the past decade, camping has seen a growth in both campers and nights spent camping, driving the industry forward while remaining a cost-effective way to travel BILLINGS, Mont. – Camping has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the influx of new and experienced outdoor enthusiasts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.…
KOA is listed among national brands like Equifax, Novo Nordisk, SurveyMonkey, and more in Inspiring Workplace Group’s #1 non-survey-based awards recognition program. BILLINGS, Mont. – The Inspiring Workplace Group (IW) just announced Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), as a finalist in their 2025 Inspiring Workplaces across North America in association with Employera. KOA, a leader…
Recognition will celebrate exceptional KOA campgrounds throughout North America KOA NEWS SERVICE (Billings, Mont.) — Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), the largest network of privately owned campgrounds in the world, is proud to announce the launch of the World-Class Guest Service recognition program, a new initiative to celebrate campgrounds delivering exceptional guest experiences. KOA campgrounds…
January 16, 2025
The annual independent franchise survey ranks KOA highest in franchisee satisfaction in the recreation category and among the Top 50 Franchises overall BILLINGS, Mont. – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), a leader in outdoor hospitality, was recently named the Best-in-Category in the Recreation sector of the prestigious Franchise Business Review’s list of Top Franchises for…