GolfTEC vs CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of GolfTEC vs CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GolfTEC Franchise
CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$173,500 - $341,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%6-8%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19951997
Year Franchised 20032004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K$10000


Business Experience Requirements
 
GolfTEC Franchise
CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (40% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About GolfTEC

    GolfTEC delivers real, significant tee-to-green skill improvement to golfers of all skill and avidity levels. The combination of patented data-capture technology and personal coaching by a PGA Professional provides a repeatable, fact-based approach. Franchise and corporate GolfTEC Improvement Centers nationwide and in Mexico include both standalone and Golfsmith locations.GolfTEC, the largest golf instruction company in the world based upon locations and lessons given, allows golf professionals and passionate investors an opportunity to pursue golf as business owners. With an estimated U.S. capacity for 325 locations, commitments already have been made for 70% of designated markets (September, 2008). The remaining 30% of markets may offer single or multi-location options based upon size, golf avidity, and seasonality. International markets represent ownership options that include Master Franchise designation with an alternate support package and royalty structure.

    About CATZ-Competitive Athlete Training Zone

    Recognized as the premier provider of sports performance training to developing athletes. According to the 2002 U.S. Census Bureau, 44.3 million American kids between the ages 8-18 participate in youth sports. For more than a decade, CATZ has created proven and customized training programs which improve speed, strength, conditioning and overall athletic performance. CATZ currently has four locations in the Greater Boston area, with additional facilities in Rhode Island and California. CATZ trains youth athletes to enhance their speed, agility, strength, power, and quickness by using sport-specific programming, while also focusing on reducing the risk of ACL injuries. CATZ was founded on the principles of fundamental athleticism, centered around its pioneered CHAOS Training TM system, leading youth athletes on a positive path that sports provides.