Golf Etc. vs X-Golf Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golf Etc. Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
Investment $165,000$547,200 - $900,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$30,000
Royalty Fee $.35/sq. ft.6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19922005
Year Franchised 19952015
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


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

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

    Training & Support
     
    Golf Etc. Franchise
    X-Golf Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: On-site training
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 6

    Expansion Plans
     
    Golf Etc. Franchise
    X-Golf 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 X-Golf

    X-Golf’s state of the art simulators each have their own view screens designed with a real world perspective for the ultimate golf simulator experience. Each simulator has an automatic ball feeder, a high performance 35 graphics/physics engine, precision sensor system, and sophisticated swing analysis. On X-Golf simulators, customers will have the ability to play over 150 world famous golf courses. Whether the customer wants to shoot a round or compete with other golfers, the simulator is able to adapt and offer the versatility to account for local tastes and trends of golfers.
    Beyond that, the atmosphere is similar to a bowling alley. There is socializing and consumption of alcohol to help create a vibrant atmosphere that allows customers to have fun on and off the tee.
    There are approximately 25,000,000 golfers in the U.S. and parents continue to introduce their kids to the game at a young age. As these digital age customers continue to grow, we believe that the demand for the X-Golf model will become more and more valuable in any given market. This demand will fuel continued growth for each franchisee and place us at the forefront of pleasing these new golfers entering the game. These golfers want a faster paced game with larger flexibility on time, location, weather, accessibility, etc. and X-Golf is a viable solution.

    Since, the X-Golf concept is relatively unique in the industry from a competitive standpoint; it’s a great time to come on board this exciting new concept as we strive to become the industry leader in Indoor Golf.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an X-Golf franchise is $547,200 to $900,000. This includes $360,000 to $510,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation under a three- to five-unit Multi-Unit Development Agreement (including the first unit) is $578,200 to $965,000. This includes $390,000 to $570,000 that must be paid to the franchisor. There is no minimum number of X-Golf units that you are required to develop under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Australia/New Zealand and Canada    
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
    #194 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.