Golf Etc. vs BirdieBall Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Golf Etc. vs BirdieBall including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golf Etc. Franchise
BirdieBall Franchise
Investment $165,000$699 - And Up
Franchise Fee $15,000N/A
Royalty Fee $.35/sq. ft.-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golf Etc. Franchise
BirdieBall Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Golf Etc. Franchise
    BirdieBall Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Golf Etc. Franchise
    BirdieBall Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    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)

    		-

    Expansion Plans
     
    Golf Etc. Franchise
    BirdieBall Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Golf Etc.

    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 [email protected].

    About BirdieBall

    THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A Dealer/Distributor
    BirdieBall is the world leader in off-course golf and off-course golf instruction technology. With over 3,000 school installations BirdieBall is the largest in-school instructional program in the world. BirdieBall is now offering distributorships along with instruction certification in all markets. Selling and delivering BirdieBall products and services can be full time or as a supplement to income as well. Love golf? Teach, sell and enjoy life.