Business Description

Off-course retail golf store, with complete selection of golf and golf-related merchandise, possibly complementing tennis or ski merchandise.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1976

Franchising Since:  1981

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	64	91.4%
Company-Owned Units:	6	8.6%
Total Operating Units:	70	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 70 100% In 17 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 70 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Oklahoma	6
2. Michigan	12
3. California	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

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$125-150K
Total Investment:	$250-300K
Average Total Investment:	$275K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$42K
Average Franchise Fee:	$42K
On-Going Royalty:	2%
Average Royalty:	2%
Advertising Fee:	0%

Average Number of Employees: 2-3 Full-time, 2-3 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,500

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

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	3
Formal Education:	3
Psychological Profile:	N/A
Personal Interview(s):	4
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?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	15
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:	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:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Oklahoma City, OK	10-14 Days
2. On-Site	7 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 5 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, All Countries	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from International Golf.