GolfTEC vs Amazing Athletes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Amazing Athletes Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$30,700 - $61,650
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 5%8%
Advertising Fee -$150/mo.
Year Founded 19952003
Year Franchised 20032006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Amazing Athletes Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Amazing Athletes Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Amazing Athletes Franchise
    Training -A very important benefit of our Franchise Package is our exceptional Training Program. That's why Amazing Athletes, Inc. offers a comprehensive training program to our franchisees. Included in the program are both classroom and hands-on training in valuable areas such as: teaching methods, promotional activities, customer service, administrative duties, as well as problem solving. On-The-Job Training: 13 hours Classroom Training: 23 hours Additional Training: Monthly conference calls
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesTo help insure the success and growth of your operation, Amazing Athletes, Inc. will provide assistance, and in some cases, have final approval on the following: * Site selection research and selection of units * Accounting systems * Advertising and promotions * On-going advertising
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    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)

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 1

    Expansion Plans
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Amazing Athletes Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Amazing Athletes

    When you open your Amazing Athletes franchise, you will have a streamlined, organized business operation. In addition to our Field Coordinators who will provide Amazing Athletes Franchisees hands-on guidance during the preparation phase, we offer the following benefits:
     * Long-term franchise contract up to twenty (20) years
     * On-going guidance by an Amazing Athletes Director
     * Operations Manual
     * Accounting/reporting systems

     We are looking for Individuals who are:
     * Business-minded
     * Marketing oriented
     * Adequately financed
     * Possess a strong desire and ambition to succeed
     * Outgoing in nature and who enjoy working with children and people

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee
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