Parmasters Golf Training Centers vs Sportball Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
Sportball Franchise
Investment $261,900 - $2,500,000$35,000 - $55,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20001995
Year Franchised 20012005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6.2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
Sportball Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Must have a passion for golf
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    Financing Options
     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    Sportball Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    Sportball Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, 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: 15

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    Sportball Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Parmasters Golf Training Centers

    Parmasters was founded in 1999 by Tod Wilcock, Tom Matzen, and Scott Hazledine--all golf enthusiasts. The indoor facilities are designed as practice and training centers, featuring driving bays, putting greens, and sand traps, as well as golf simulators. Centers are climate-controlled and range from 2,000 to 30,000 square feet.

    About Sportball

    Sportball provides unique, non-competitive sports programs, camps and birthday parties for children 16mths-8 yrs. Children learn the concepts and skills required for hockey, baseball, basketball, soccer, volleyball, tennis and golf. If you are sporty, self-motivated, communicate well and love working with children, a Sportball franchise can provide an attractive lifestyle and financial independence. www.sportball.ca