Golf USA vs X-Golf Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golf USA Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
Investment $212,500 - $412,500$547,200 - $900,000
Franchise Fee $34,000 - $44,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 2.5%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19862005
Year Franchised 19892015
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golf USA Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

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

    Training & Support
     
    Golf USA Franchise
    X-Golf Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: On-site training
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing 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 Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 6

    Expansion Plans
     
    Golf USA Franchise
    X-Golf Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 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.