Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America system.
Putt-Putt Golf Courses of America
6350 Quadrangle Dr., # 210
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
800#:
Tel: (919) 493-9999 + 104
Fax: (919) 402-9902
E-mail: bkastl@putt-putt.com
Web Site: www.putt-putt.com
Contact: Mr. Bob Kastl, Director of Sales
PUTT-PUTT GOLF is now in its 50th year of operation. It is the oldest and largest operator/franchisor of miniature golf and family entertainment centers in the world. PUTT-PUTT GOLF operates in 26 states and in 8 foreign countries and specializes in the development of PUTT-PUTT GOLF, gamerooms, batting cages, bumper cars, go-carts and laser tag.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1954
First Franchise: 1955
Franchise Units: 132
Company-Owned Units: 0
Total Units: 132
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 26 States, 1 Province
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 21 in TX, 13 in OH, 12 in NC
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 1
>Hispanic: 2
>Asian-American: 2
>Native American: 0
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: NR (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 3-7 acres SF; NA
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $35K-1MM
Total Investment: $1.5K-5MM
Average Total Investment: $3250K
Minimum Net Worth: $500K
Fees
>Franchise: $25-50K
>Average Franchise Fee: $37K
>Royalty: 5%
>Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 6
On-Going Support: C,D,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 1 Week in Training Center; 3-7 Days at Franchisee's Location.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Currently we assist in the completion of loan documentation and the development of the business plan. We are evaluating ways to advertise more directly to the minority community. We feel our current training program meets the needs of all our franchisees.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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