Parmasters Golf Training Centers vs Destination Athlete Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Investment $261,900 - $2,500,000$28,300 - $93,610
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 8%5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20002008
Year Franchised 20012008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6.2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
Destination Athlete Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Must have a passion for golf
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    Financing Options

     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers 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, 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 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: 15

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

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 1 - 3

    Expansion Plans

     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    Destination Athlete Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 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.