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Golf USA
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
IFA Member
CFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
110
98.2%
Company-Owned Units:
2
1.8%
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Total Operating Units:
112
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
80
72.7%
In 30 States
Canada:
7
6.4%
In 5 Canadian Provinces
International:
23
20.9%
In 14 Foreign Countries
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Total:
110
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
8
2. Nebraska
6
3. Texas
6
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
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
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
