GolfTEC vs Shaku Family Martial Arts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
GolfTEC Franchise
Shaku Family Martial Arts Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$10,000 - $45,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000$5,000 - $10,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19951997
Year Franchised 20032008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
GolfTEC Franchise
Shaku Family Martial Arts Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • The ideal candidate has the following qualities; * Passionate about martial arts * Embraces our focus on families * Shares our mission, vision and values * Strong work ethic * Ability to build positive local relationships * Willingness to embrace a system to maximize school success * Goal oriented; desiring a high level of business success

    Financing Options

     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Shaku Family Martial Arts 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
    Shaku Family Martial Arts Franchise
    Training -Extensive; including 1 week on-site practical
    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
    Shaku Family Martial Arts Franchise
    US Expansion --
    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 Shaku Family Martial Arts

    SHAKU Family Martial Arts serves a cross-section of industries including health and wellness, education and fitness and sports training. Consumers are continuing to look at for opportunities to improve their health and well being. SHAKU provides a unique experience for the entire family to share. Our licensed affiliate schools provide programming that appeals to small (family oriented) communities as well as larger centers. SHAKU Family Martial Arts is positioned to be Canada's first nationally recognized brand in family martial arts. We are seeking like minded individuals and existing martial art schools to become our licensed affiliates to represent the SHAKU brand in their respective communities. Do you share our vision? Successful SHAKU school operators share the SHAKU vision and goals. Our licensed affiliates and our management team are all ambassadors of the brand and work to grow our brand recognition within their respective communities. It is critical that we are unified in our beliefs, clear about our vision and are committed to executing our roles in the growth strategy. We are a student focused, community oriented company that is passionate about our proven operating systems, and the life changing value that our martial arts philosophy represents. We recognize the importance of teamwork, communication, quality instruction and sound school management as significant factors for our success.