Business Description

Themed, contoured adventure-type miniature golf courses with lakes, streambeds and waterfalls. Lush landscaping and the very finest designed, unique, playable holes that invite repeat participation. We also design and build complete family entertainment centers.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1977

Franchising Since:  1985

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	12	75%
Company-Owned Units:	4	25%
Total Operating Units:	16	100.0%
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 16 100% In 10 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 16 100.0%

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

Density	Units
1. Texas	0
2. South Carolina	0
3. Florida	0

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$NA
Cash Investment:	$62.5-100K
Total Investment:	$250-400K
Average Total Investment:	$325K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$NA
Average Franchise Fee:	$-1K
On-Going Royalty:	NA
Average Royalty:	-1%
Advertising Fee:	NA

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

Space Needs (in square footage): 30,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions? Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?: No

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	2
Formal Education:	2
Psychological Profile:	3
Personal Interview(s):	4
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	Unlimited 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?	Yes
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	Yes, Member
Size of Corporate Staff:	5
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	N/A
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:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Not Applicable
Inventory Control:	Not Applicable
Franchisee Newsletter:	Not Applicable
Regional or National Meetings:	Not Applicable
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable
Training:
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:	5
U.S.:	Yes, All United States
Canada:	Yes, All Canada
Overseas:	No