Business Description

Total turn-key golf pro shop franchise. Retail center for golf equipment, accessories, gift items and furniture. Service center built inside for precision custom fitting and repair of golf clubs. Exciting and fun sports and entertainment industry.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1992

Franchising Since:  1996

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	66	100%
Company-Owned Units:	0	0%
Total Operating Units:	66	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 66 100% In 26 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 66 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Florida	10
2. Louisiana	5
3. Texas	15

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$130-145K
Cash Investment:	$50-60K
Total Investment:	$200K+
Average Total Investment:	$200K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$15K
Average Franchise Fee:	$15K
On-Going Royalty:	Call
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	NA

Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000

Preferred Sites: Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? No

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	N/A
General Business Experience:	N/A
Specific Industry Experience:	N/A
Formal Education:	N/A
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	N/A
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	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
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	11
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
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:	At Additional Cost
Field Operation Evaluation:	Not Applicable
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Granbury, TX	1 Week
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 24 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: No Overseas: No	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Golf Etc. Of America. You may receive some or all of the following: