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Golf Etc.

Golf retailer

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.

Golf Etc. of America, Inc. is the fastest-growing golf retail franchise in America, with more new store openings since 2006 than any other golf retail franchise. In 2009, Inc. magazine named the company to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list, recognizing Golf Etc. among the fastest-growing private companies in America. Founded in 1992, Golf Etc. provides personal service, performance club fittings, professional repair centers and club and swing evaluations, using the latest technology in hitting bays and launch monitors. Each store also offers the latest selection of pro-line equipment, bags, footwear, balls, gloves, golf-related giftware, men's and women's apparel, accessories, junior clubs, used golf clubs and other golf-related products. Golf Etc. stores are located across the continental U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. For more information, please visit www.golfetc.com or contact the company at 817.279.7888 or info@golfetc.com.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Golf Etc. Franchises?

Total Investment: $165,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $15,000
Royalty Fee: $.35/sq. ft.
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

How to contact Golf Etc.

Golf Etc. News

Golf Etc. Franchise Welcomes Professional Golfer Kenny Knox To Corporate Team
Golf Etc. of America, Inc., named by Inc. magazine to the 2009 Inc. 5000 list, is proud to announce that PGA Tour and Champions Tour professional Kenny Knox will join its corporate team as Tour Representative. A professional golfer since 1978, Knox is best known for his superior putting skills, hold... more

About Golf Etc.®
Golf Etc.® of America, Inc. was founded in 1992 with the dream and objective of becoming an international golf consulting and construction company. The strategy changed to that of franchising comprehensive golf retail shops in 1996. Golf Etc.® of America currently has 65 operating franchises with... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Golf Etc. open? 1992
When did Golf Etc. start Franchising? 1995

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	73	1	0	0
2004	67	0	0	0
2003	62	0	0	0
2002	58	0	0	0
2001	63	0	0	1

Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	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

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks

Business 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)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience

Marketing skills

Related Franchise Categories

• Sports and Leisure Franchise Opportunities
• Golf Related Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises $100K to $250K

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