Golf USA Inc.

Golf store
Year began: 1986    Franchising since: 1989
Based in Oklahoma City, Golf USA Inc. began in 1986 and started franchising in 1989.
3705 W. Memorial Rd., #801
Oklahoma City, OK 73134

Phone: (800)488-1107/(405)751-0015
Fax: (405)755-0065

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


Franchise Growth
Year

2007
2006
2005
2004
U.S. Franchises
77
77
73
84
Canadian Franchises
7
7
4
4

Foreign Franchises
28
26
25
24
Company
Owned
3
4
4
4

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.

Worldwide

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Varies

Costs & Fees
Total investment: $250K-415K
Franchise fee: $34K-44K
Ongoing royalty fee: 2%
Term of agreement: 15 years, renewable
Type of Financing Available
In-HouseThird Party
Franchise FeeNoYes
Startup CostsNoYes
EquipmentNoYes
InventoryNoYes
Accounts ReceivableNoYes
PayrollNoNo
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $350K
Cash liquidity requirement: $100K
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 & Support
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

Rankings in Entrepreneur magazine 2004-2008
Franchise 500® rank:
#338 (2008); #433 (2007); #485 (2006); #426 (2005); #375 (2004);

Ranked #1 in category in:
2007; 2004;

America's Top Global Franchises:
#189 (2005);

Last Updated: 4/22/2008 12:00:00 AM



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