GolfTEC vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19952008
Year Franchised 20032008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 80+ hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Additional Training: Online, conference calls
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, 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 advertisingAd Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Destination Athlete

    Destination Athlete™ is an innovative company that focuses on the "complete athlete," offering products and services from "training to trophies."
    We aspire to create legendary customer experiences in all meaningful sports communities in the Nation. Destination Athlete™ franchisees embody the passion and commitment to help youth and high school athletes get to their destination through our comprehensive tools and our proven system.
    Contact us today to learn how a home based franchise career in sports could be rewarding to countless athletes, your community and of course to you.
    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
    "Top     "Entrepreneur
    #59 in Gator's Top franchises.
    #282 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #211 in Franchise 500 for 2021.