GolfTEC vs Soccer Shots Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Soccer Shots Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$41,034 - $53,950
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000$34,500
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee -$1000/yr.
Year Founded 19951999
Year Franchised 20032005
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5Kto $1.2K


Business Experience Requirements
 
GolfTEC Franchise
Soccer Shots Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Soccer Shots Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoYes/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Soccer Shots Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 14 hours Classroom Training: 45 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingRegional 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)

    		* Franchise can be run from home

    * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Soccer Shots Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 Soccer Shots

    Soccer Shots is a national soccer program designed for children 3-8 years old to introduce them to the game of soccer. Soccer Shots not only teaches children the basic skills of soccer but places a high emphasis on character development as well. Thousands of children throughout the United States each year experience the fun and excitement of Soccer Shots!

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
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    #253 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #244 in Franchise 500 for 2021.