Golf Etc.
Golf supplies, equipment & servicesBackground
Founded: 1992 Franchising since: 1995
Golf Etc. of America was founded in 1992 as a national golf consulting and construction company, but changed its focus in 1996 to golf retail shops. Stores provide custom-fitted golf clubs and club repair. Golfers can practice their skills on the stores' practice putting greens and the indoor hitting and driving area.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 13 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Australia/new zealand, Canada, Eastern europe, Mexico, Western europe
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 5 miles
Golf Etc. of America was founded in 1992 as a national golf consulting and construction company, but changed its focus in 1996 to golf retail shops. Stores provide custom-fitted golf clubs and club repair. Golfers can practice their skills on the stores' practice putting greens and the indoor hitting and driving area.
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2201 Commercial Ln. Granbury, Texas 76048 |
Phone: (800)806-8633/ (817)279-7888 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 13 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 62 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | 74 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, North dakota, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, New york, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode island, South carolina, South dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West virginia, Wyoming
Outside the U.S.: Australia/new zealand, Canada, Eastern europe, Mexico, Western europe
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 5 miles
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $324.5K-470.5K Franchise fee: $15K |
Ongoing royalty fee: $0.35/sq. ft. Term of agreement: 10 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
Cash liquidity requirement: $110K-130K
Business Experience:
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- 1% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
- Available at headquarters: 5 days
- At franchisee's location: 3-4 days
- Optional advanced training : 5 days+
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Toll-free phone line
- Field operations/evaluations
Marketing Support
- Ad slicks