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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.
For a sample questionnaire click here.