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Golf USA

3705 W. Memorial Rd., # 801
Oklahoma City, OK 73134
800#: (800) 488-1107
Tel: (405) 751-0015
Fax: (405) 755-0065
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.golfusainc.com
Contact: Mr. Jim Gould, Director of Franchising


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


Franchisor Background

Established: 1986; First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 112
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 116
Distribution: U.S. -- 102; Canada -- 4; International -- 10
> North America -- Operations in 37 States, 3 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 7 in FL, 6 in TX, 6 in NE
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 8
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 5, 2, 2, 2, 3 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: CA,FL,HI,IL,IN,MD,MI,MN,NY,OR,RI,SD,VA,WA,WI
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500-4,500 SF; FS, SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $50-100K
Total Investment: $172-313K; Average Total Investment: $242K
Minimum Net Worth: $100K
Fees: Franchise: $30-40K; Average Franchise Fee: $35K
Royalty: 2%
Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/4
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory: Yes

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week Oklahoma City, OK.; 5 Days at New Location.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: All Countries

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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