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Golf USA Franchise

Golf store

Founded in 1986, Golf USA has grown to over 100 stores in 32 states and 6 foreign countries. Our Golf USA team has extensive retail and golf experience and can provide you with a solid foundation on which to build your own golf store.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Golf USA Franchises?

Total Cost: $212,500-$412,500
Total Franchise Fees: $34,000 USD -$44,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 2.5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 15 years

Contact Information for Golf USA

Golf USA Inc.
3705 W. Memorial Rd., #801
Oklahoma City, OK
73134

Phone Number: (405)751-0015
Toll Free: (800)488-1107
Fax Number: (405)755-0065

Franchise Homepage:

Golf USA In the Press

No results at this time.

Historical Expansion

In what year did Golf USA begin operations? 1986
When did Golf USA begin selling franchises? 1989

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2005 72 4 25 4
2004 84 4 24 4
2003 89 3 9 5
2002 80 4 8 4
2001 86 4 10 4

Future Expansion

United States: 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, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No Yes
Initial Start-up Capital No Yes
Plant, Property, and Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No Yes
Payroll No Yes

Other Sources for Financing: 3rd-party financing available

Training & Support

Support
In the Pressletter, Meetings, Toll free phone number, Grand opening support, Internet referrals, Safety and Security procedures, Field support and site evaluation, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Cooperative advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

10% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales & marketing experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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