GolfTEC vs Puckmasters Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Puckmasters Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$30,000 - $995,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1995-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Puckmasters Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Puckmasters 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
    Puckmasters 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
    Puckmasters Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Puckmasters

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    Puckmasters is the world's first and largest Hockey Training Center franchise. We are a year-round hockey training center that focuses not only on builds the local hockey players skills, we also build their self-confidence and enjoyment of the game. We do this through 5 main revenue streams: 1-on-1 hockey training (which makes us totally unique), Summer Hockey Schools, Hockey Academies, Team Training, and Hockey Power and Speed Dryland Training. So, what about the business of running a Puckmasters. Why shouldn't you do this on your own? Great question. Many answers. Lets start with the specific advantages we offer potential franchise owners. Puckmasters has developed a truly unique concept - one that allows you to have fun while offering you the opportunity to get closer to your financial goals.