Golf USA Inc.

Founded: 1986 Franchising since: 1989
Based in Oklahoma City, Golf USA Inc. began in 1986 and started franchising in 1989.

Address: 7608 N. Harvey Ave. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73116

Phone: (800)488-1107/ (405)751-0015

Franchisor has 20 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Units

Year	U.S. Franchises	Canadian Franchises	Foreign Franchises	Company Owned
2009	64	8	31	3
2008	73	7	32	2
2007	77	7	28	3
2006	77	7	26	4

Where Seeking Franchisees
Nationwide
Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Total investment: $230,050 - $365,200
Franchise fee: $35,000
Ongoing royalty fee: 2%
Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable


Type of Financing Available

	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $300,000
Cash liquidity requirement: $100,000
Business Experience:

• Industry experience
• General business experience
• Marketing skills

Operations

• 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit
• Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4
• Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training

• Available at headquarters: 10 days

Ongoing Support

• Newsletter
• Meetings
• Toll-free phone line
• Grand opening
• Internet
• Security/safety procedures
• Field operations/evaluations
• Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support

• Co-op advertising
• Ad slicks
• National media
• Regional advertising

Other marketing support

• Internet advertising & buying package sites

Franchise 500® rank:
#338 (2008); #433 (2007); #485 (2006);