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Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America
 

PUTT-PUTT GOLF is now in its 50th year of operation. It is the oldest and largest operator/franchisor of miniature golf and family entertainment centers in the world. PUTT-PUTT GOLF operates in 26 states and in 8 foreign countries and specializes in the development of PUTT-PUTT GOLF, gamerooms, batting cages, bumper cars, go-carts and laser tag.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

  1954

Franchising Since:

  1955

Operating Units:

Franchised Units:132 100%  
Company-Owned Units:0 0%  
 ______ _____  
Total Operating Units:132 100%  
 

Geographic Distribution:

U.S.:110 83.3% In 26 States
Canada:1 0.8% In 1 Canadian Provinces
International:21 15.9% In 0 Foreign Countries
 ______ _____  
Total:132 100%  
 

North America:

States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
DensityUnits    
1. Texas21
2. Ohio13
3. North Carolina12

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:$500K
Cash Investment:$35K-1MM
Total Investment:$1.5K-5MM
Average Total Investment:$3250K
 

Fees:

Initial Franchise Fee:$25-50K
Average Franchise Fee:$38K
On-Going Royalty:5%
Average Royalty:5%
Advertising Fee:2%

Average Number of Employees:

   , 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

   3-7 acres

Preferred Sites:

  

Other Sites:

  

Encourage Conversions?

   Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

   No

Listed in the SBA Registry?

   No

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:No
Canadian Franchise Association:No
Franchisee Association/Member:No
Size of Corporate Staff:6
Site Selection Assistance?Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?Yes
Financial Assistance?Yes, Direct
 

Marketing Support:

Co-Op Advertising:No
National Advertising:No
Regional Advertising:No
Local Advertising:No
Marketing Materials:None Specified
Additional Services:None Specified
Other Marketing Support:None Specified
 

On-Going Support:

Central Data Processing:Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:Not Applicable
Field Operation Evaluation:Included in Fees
Field Training:Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:Not Applicable
Inventory Control:Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:Included in Fees
 

Training:

1. Training Center1 Week
2. Franchisee's3-7 Days
 

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
 
Financial Net Worth:4
General Business Experience:5
Specific Industry Experience:2
Formal Education:3
Psychological Profile:3
Personal Interview(s):4

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:

African-American:1
Asian-American:2
Hispanic:2
Native American:0
Other:N/A
Specific Minority:Currently we assist in the completion of loan documentation and the development of the business plan. We are evaluating ways to advertise more directly to the minority community. We feel our current training program meets the needs of all our franchisees.

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period: Year(s)
Passive Ownership:Allowed
Area Development Agreements?No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?No

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

   12
U.S.:Yes, All United States
Canada:Yes, All Canada
Overseas:Yes, South America
 
 
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