KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA, INC. NAMED A TOP FRANCHISE FOR WOMEN BY FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
Independent Survey Shows Female Franchise Owners Are Highly Satisfied with KOA’s Performance
BILLINGS, Mont. (March 18, 2026) – Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA), a leader in outdoor hospitality, has once again been named one of the Top Franchises for Women by Franchise Business Review, earning a spot among only 100 brands recognized on the annual list.
Franchise Business Review, a research firm that conducts independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only ratings of franchise businesses based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes industry reports throughout the year that highlight research on the top franchises in specific sectors.
Kampgrounds of America is a network of more than 500 campgrounds across North America, most of which are individually owned and operated by franchise partners rooted in their local communities. Franchising has fueled KOA’s growth since the first franchise opened in 1964 in Cody, Wyoming.
KOA was recognized among 320 franchise brands, representing over 8,550 female franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review’s 2026 research on the Top Franchises for Women. KOA’s franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their business, including leadership, training and support, financial opportunity, and work/life balance.
“We’re honored to be recognized as a Top Franchise for Women again this year,” said Toby O’Rourke, president and CEO of KOA. “Women play an essential role across the KOA system, from campground owners and operators to leaders within our organization. Their contributions continue to strengthen the outdoor hospitality industry and the communities our campgrounds serve.”
KOA provides campground owners and operators with support across marketing, technology, education, design, and ongoing system resources, helping drive operational efficiencies while strengthening guest experiences. The corporate support helps create an environment where entrepreneurs, including many women across the KOA system, can build successful businesses while delivering memorable outdoor hospitality experiences. As the brand continues to grow, KOA remains committed to its mission of connecting people to the outdoors and each other.
“For women exploring the path to business ownership – whether full-time or part-time -franchising opens a world of real, achievable opportunity,” said Michelle Rowan, president of Franchise Business Review. “But with a vast landscape of options out there, due diligence is everything. Before committing to any brand, women should take a close look at what current female franchisees are actually experiencing: the quality of training and support, work/life balance, earning potential, company culture, and the strength of leadership. This year’s Top Franchises for Women list speaks for itself – 88% of female owners say they enjoy operating their business, and 3 out of 4 would recommend their franchise to others. That kind of peer validation is invaluable when you’re standing at the threshold of a major life decision.”
To learn more about joining the KOA family of campgrounds, visit www.ownakoa.com. To view the full list of 2026 Top Franchises for Women visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com
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ABOUT KAMPGROUNDS OF AMERICA
Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) has been the definitive leader in outdoor hospitality for more than 60 years. United under the mission of “connecting people to the outdoors and each other,” the company consists of two unique brands: KOA and Terramor Outdoor Resorts. KOA, the world’s largest system of privately-owned, open-to-the-public campgrounds, consists of more than 500 franchised and owned campgrounds. With unrivaled brand visibility, KOA also offers campground owners and operators unparalleled support in campground education, design, recruitment, marketing and technology. Terramor Outdoor Resorts, a glamping venture, opened its first flagship property in Bar Harbor, Maine in 2020. Literally meaning ‘Love of Land,” the brand focuses on delivering a refined and upscale outdoor experience. For more information, visit KOA.com and TerramorOutdoorResort.com.
ABOUT FRANCHISE BUSINESS REVIEW
Franchise Business Review (FBR) is a leading market research firm serving the franchise sector. FBR measures the satisfaction and engagement of franchisees and franchise employees and publishes various guides and reports for entrepreneurs considering an investment in a franchise business. Since 2005, FBR has surveyed hundreds of thousands of franchise owners and over 1,300 leading franchise companies. FBR publishes free and unbiased franchisee satisfaction research reports throughout the year online at http://www.FranchiseBusinessReview.com. To read our publications, visit https://franchisebusinessreview.com/page/publications/.