About Leisure Systems, Inc.

LSI was originally formed as Jellystone Campgrounds Ltd. in March 1969 for the purpose of developing a chain of high quality franchised resort-type campgrounds utilizing Yogi Bear™ and related characters as key advertising and theming elements. The License rights for the use of this world famous animated character group were obtained from Hanna-Barbera through its then licensing agent, Screen Gems, Inc.

In 1985, LSI was purchased by a Pennsylvania company, Ahnert Enterprises, then in July 1989, Great American Broadcasting Company, which owned Hanna-Barbera Productions at that time, acquired LSI and moved the operation to its present location in Cincinnati, Ohio. A new management team has revitalized, reorganized, and improved the franchise operations to the point where LSI now believes that the system is poised for significant growth.

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Today, the Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort system is owned by Park River Corporation, a privately held Cincinnati company, and is firmly established as a leader in the camping industry. While LSI still seeks newly constructed parks, the franchise sales emphasis is to convert existing privately-owned campgrounds to the Jellystone System. Now, for a relatively modest investment, owners of existing, qualified campgrounds can purchase a "conversion package" including Yogi Bear theming elements and become a member of the Jellystone Park network of quality Camp-Resorts.

The Franchise Locations
To meet Jellystone Park standards, each campground is required to have a minimum of 125 campsites, first class restroom facilities, a laundry facility and a retail store of 1,000 square feet or more. Plus each campground is required to have special amenities including a swimming pool, a game room, children's playground, video theater and a 20' X 40' covered pavilion. A majority of the Camp-Resorts also include snack bars and miniature golf courses. Each Jellystone Park is themed with Yogi Bear elements providing instant recognition and consumer credibility. We believe that the high quality of the Jellystone Parks combined with the popularity and attractiveness of the Yogi Bear and Jellystone Park theme make our group of camp-resorts among the most competitive, successful and popular in the industry.

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