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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Las Vegas Golf & Tennis vs World Class Athlete including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $537,000 - $774,000 | $150,000 |
Franchise Fee | $39,000 | $22,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1974 | 1976 |
Year Franchised | 1984 | 1977 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 15 years +15 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | 15 years +15 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | Yes/No | -/- |
Equipment | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | Yes/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | Yes/No | -/- |
Payroll | Yes/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
The first Las Vegas Golf & Tennis location was established in Nevada's biggest casino city in 1974 and began franchising in 1984. Stores offer new name-brand products including golf equipment, apparel, shoes and accessories, as well as an exclusive line of Vision Golf equipment.
WORLD CLASS ATHLETE offers a unique, specialty sporting goods concept. Product mix concentrates on athletic footwear, running, tennis and swimwear. Emphasis on race sponsorship, training programs and custom fitting. All major lines of footwear, accessories, warm-up suits and bags. Custom re-soling at Company-owned distribution centers. Founded by world class athlete Jeff Bond.