Parmasters Golf Training Centers vs BirdieBall Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
BirdieBall Franchise
Investment $261,900 - $2,500,000$699 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2000-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $6.2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
BirdieBall Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Must have a passion for golf
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    Financing Options

     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    BirdieBall Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    BirdieBall Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, 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: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Parmasters Golf Training Centers Franchise
    BirdieBall Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Parmasters Golf Training Centers

    Parmasters was founded in 1999 by Tod Wilcock, Tom Matzen, and Scott Hazledine--all golf enthusiasts. The indoor facilities are designed as practice and training centers, featuring driving bays, putting greens, and sand traps, as well as golf simulators. Centers are climate-controlled and range from 2,000 to 30,000 square feet.

    About BirdieBall

    THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A Dealer/Distributor
    BirdieBall is the world leader in off-course golf and off-course golf instruction technology. With over 3,000 school installations BirdieBall is the largest in-school instructional program in the world. BirdieBall is now offering distributorships along with instruction certification in all markets. Selling and delivering BirdieBall products and services can be full time or as a supplement to income as well. Love golf? Teach, sell and enjoy life.