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Golf USA

Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Golf USA system.

Golf USA
3705 W. Memorial Rd., # 801
Oklahoma City, OK 73134-1512
800#: (800) 488-1107
Tel: (405) 751-0015
Fax: (405) 755-0065
E-mail: rbenson@gusahq.com
Web Site: www.golfusa.com
Contact: Mr. Rick Benson, VP Franchise Sales/Operations


Discount golf retail stores, complete with name-brand, pro-line equipment, apparel and accessories. Indoor driving range/swing analyzer.




Franchisor Background

Established: 1986
First Franchise: 1989
Franchise Units: 110
Company-Owned Units: 4
Total Units: 114

Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 30 States, 2 Provinces
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 5 in TX, 5 in NC, 5 in KS

Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American:
>Other:

Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 1 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,500-5,000 SF; FS, SF, SC (for abbreviations click here)


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75-100K
Total Investment: $235-300K
Average Total Investment: $267K
Minimum Net Worth: $300K

Fees
>Franchise: $34-44K
>Average Franchise Fee: $39K
>Royalty: 2%
>Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 15/15
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/4
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 30
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,F,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 10 Days Oklahoma City, OK; 10 Days Spain
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States


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