Golf USA vs Global LeaderBoard Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golf USA Franchise
Global LeaderBoard Franchise
Investment $212,500 - $412,500$48,000 - $120,000
Franchise Fee $34,000 - $44,000$18,000 - $71,100
Royalty Fee 2.5%Varies
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19861995
Year Franchised 19892001
Term Of Agreement 15 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golf USA Franchise
Global LeaderBoard Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Golf knowledge
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    Financing Options
     
    Golf USA Franchise
    Global LeaderBoard Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Golf USA Franchise
    Global LeaderBoard Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Regional advertising
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Golf USA Franchise
    Global LeaderBoard Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Golf USA

    Founded in Oklahoma in 1986, Golf USA began franchising operations in 1989 with the goal of bringing quality golf equipment, club repair, and outstanding service to golfers throughout the world. Currently Golf USA operates over 50 locations in 12 countries, including over 20 locations throughout the United States.

    With a strong emphasis on customer service and great brands, Golf USA franchise stores have had a long history of success in many markets across the United States. Golf USA stores range from 2,500 to 7,500 square feet in size and carry a large selection of name brand equipment. Most stores offer club repair, along with custom club and ball fitting services to enhance a player’s overall performance.

    Golf USA locations are individually owned and operated, in most cases by an owner that is local to that community. This local bond has been a key component in the success that many stores have experienced. A typical Golf USA owner is not only involved with their store, but their entire community.

    About Global LeaderBoard

    LeaderBoard is a golf tournament scoring software company that combines proven marketing techniques in the business of tournament golf.
    Through its dynamic franchise distribution network,  LeaderBoard offers entrepreneurs an incredible business opportunity to provide customers with the very best in golf tournament management. Visit their site for more franchising information and for the specifics on how to buy a franchise.