GolfTEC vs Personal Training Professionals Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
GolfTEC Franchise
Personal Training Professionals Franchise
Investment $125,345 - $470,445$140,300 - $223,000
Franchise Fee $17,500 - $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -3% local +1% Nat'l
Year Founded 1995-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
GolfTEC Franchise
Personal Training Professionals Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Previous experience in the fitness industry is required.

    Financing Options

     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Personal Training Professionals 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
    Personal Training Professionals Franchise
    Training -You will participate in an initial training course which will focus on all aspects of the PTP franchise system and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job training. This includes administration, operations, sales/marketing, and on-the-job exposure.
    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

     
    GolfTEC Franchise
    Personal Training Professionals 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 Personal Training Professionals

    Personal Training Professionals has been providing highly-effective personal fitness training services to the New Canaan, Connecticut area since 1998. Having refined our unique system of personal fitness training, PTP is now searching for individuals interested in owning a Personal Training Professionals Franchise of their own. Successful franchisees will have drive, commitment and the expertise necessary to help members of their communities achieve optimum health with professional fitness training. At its core, the PTP approach is focused on exercise programs custom tailored to each individual's physical condition. Personal Training Professionals' trainers deliver motivation, proper instruction and consistency, all of which are necessary to a successful long-term health and fitness regimen. So where does PTP stand apart from the other fitness franchises you may be researching? First, PTP is not a typical health club. PTP is a state-of-the-art facility with a highly qualified and motivated team of professionally certified fitness trainers and complementary health care practitioners. PTP's personal fitness training programs are augmented by optional services including Nutritional Counseling and weight control programs provided by a registered dietitian; Massage Therapy; Small Group Exercise classes including Yoga, Cardio Kickboxing and Pilates; and Youth Fitness Training Classes for children ages 7 through 12. Please contact us to receive more detailed franchise material.