Recruit vs GolfTEC Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Recruit Franchise
GolfTEC Franchise
Investment $12,000 - $45,000$125,345 - $470,445
Franchise Fee $9,500$17,500 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 05%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19961995
Year Franchised 20012003
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Recruit Franchise
GolfTEC Franchise
Experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Sports or sales background

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Recruit Franchise
    GolfTEC Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Recruit Franchise
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters, Available at franchisee's location, Long distance training available-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    15% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    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)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Recruit Franchise
    GolfTEC Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Recruit

    As a member of the Recruit team, franchisees scout local athletic talent at the high-school level and act as a "personal recruiting advisor." They provide up-to-date information to your athletes and act as a matchmaker with college coaches--and, therefore, potential scholarship opportunities. Young athletes who sign on with the program are included in a national database and college coaches are given regular updates on their scholarly and athletic achievements.

    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.