GolfTEC vs Sport Star Academy Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Sport Star Academy Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$46,500 - And Up
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19952002
Year Franchised 20032011
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee $5K$1K


Business Experience Requirements
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Sport Star Academy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Sport Star Academy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Sport Star Academy 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
    Sport Star Academy Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Sport Star Academy

    Sport Star Academy is a growing international business that promotes movement, health and wellbeing in young children. The first football clinic, Football Star Academy started in 2002 with only one child and now the Sport Star Academy empire has grown to over 120 locations, both nationally and internationally, and continues to grow at an incredible rate.
    Sport Star Academy provides children at a junior level (1-16 years) the platform to realise their full sporting potential. We are the leading provider of skill based sport programs including Netball, Footy, Basketball, Rugby, Cricket, Football, Tennis and Golf within the one organisation and this is what makes Sport Star Academy truly unique.
    As part of a global sporting community, you will be working to nurture and encourage young children to be the best they can be.
    Along with the support of a dedicated team and centralised system, your franchise business will be developing the sport stars of tomorrow. It’s an exciting time to be part of Sport Star Academy and we are inspired to make a difference to these children’s lives.