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Golf USA
7608 N. Harvey Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73116


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Business Description

Discount golf retail stores, complete with name-brand, pro-line equipment, apparel and accessories. Indoor driving range/swing analyzer.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1986

Franchising Since:  1989

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:

110

98.2%
Company-Owned Units:21.8%
 
Total Operating Units:
112
100.0%
 
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:8072.7%In 30 States
Canada:76.4%In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:2320.9%In 14 Foreign Countries
 
Total:
110
100.0%
 
 
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits
1. Florida8
2. Nebraska6
3. Texas6

Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth: $300K
Cash Investment:$75-100K
Total Investment:$300-400K
Average Total Investment:$350K
 
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:$34-44K
Average Franchise Fee:$39K
On-Going Royalty:2%
Average Royalty:2%
Advertising Fee:1%
 
Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 1 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 2,500-5,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
 
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:5
General Business Experience:4
Specific Industry Experience:3
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:4
Personal Interview(s):5
 
Terms of Contract
 
Term of Initial Contract:15 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:15 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?Yes, for 0 Year(s)
Sub-Franchising Contracts?Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?Yes
 
Support and Training
 
International Franchise Association:Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:Yes
Franchisee Association/Member:Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff: 30
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:Yes
National Advertising:Yes
Regional Advertising:Yes
Local Advertising:Yes
Marketing Materials:Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Television Ads
Additional Services:Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Included in Fees
Inventory Control:Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 
Training:
1. Oklahoma City, OK10 Days
2. Europe10 Days
 
Expansion Plans
 
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20

U.S.:

Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, All Countries
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