Frozen Ropes Training Centers vs GolfTEC Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
GolfTEC Franchise
Investment $219,800 - $276,200$125,345 - $470,445
Franchise Fee $45,000$17,500 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 3-6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19941995
Year Franchised 20032003
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
GolfTEC Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Frozen Ropes Training Centers 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

     
    Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
    GolfTEC 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)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Frozen Ropes Training Centers Franchise
    GolfTEC Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Frozen Ropes Training Centers

    As the leaders in baseball and softball instruction, the Frozen Ropes teaching and business model has set the gold standard within the industry. We have become the most recognized name in baseball and softball instruction. With locations across the United States, Canada and Europe, Frozen Ropes has received national recognition for our instructional and business strategies that have been industry-tested since 1989. We are the only baseball and softball franchise company to have Major League teams and players as clients. Sports Illustrated, USA Today, ESPN, Newsweek, The New York Times and The Washington Posthave featured Frozen Ropes in their publications. All-stars Mariano Rivera, Manny Ramirez and Mike Bordick have partnered with Frozen Ropes in our instructional programs. Since 2000, Major league baseball has hired our National Director of Instruction, Tony Abbatine to learn more about the Frozen Ropes Visual Mechanics and Weighted Ball Throwing Program. In both 2006 and 2010 Frozen Ropes National Director, Tony Abbatine presented at both the American Baseball Coaches National Convention and the National Fast Pitch Coaches Convention, a true testament of the level of instruction being offered at the Frozen Ropes locations worldwide. Our Fast Pitch softball pitching camps have become the preferred choice with leagues across the U.S. and Canada. From Born to Play to our College Bound program, Frozen Ropes offers a program to fit every family budget and skill level. As a Frozen Ropes Training Center, our locations are provided a full-range of support, including, but not limited to: Site selection, design and build out recommendations. Lease review and business plan support. Equipment and apparel purchase with most major companies. Comprehensive sales, marketing, and advertising model for all programs and events. Full instructional training model (live training, video, and text) with accompanying teaching techniques and national certifications. Industry-specific operations and administrative manuals for staffing and facility issues. Full access to sales collateral, event flyers, brochures, and wall signage. Annual check-ups on your business to formulate new revenue goals and expansion strategies. Full Pro-shop design and inventory support. Monthly conference calls to share business strategies for the upcoming season. Two-day Annual Owners Meetings. Daily support from our full-time license support. Continuous live training sessions for your staff. National revenue sharing events (showcases, overnight camps, College Bound, national and regional tournaments).

    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.