Putt-Putt Golf & Games vs TGA Premier Sports Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Putt-Putt Golf & Games vs TGA Premier Sports including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About Putt-Putt Golf & Games

Founded in 1954 in Fayetteville, NC Putt-Putt® cost only 25¢ per round! As the world’s first and only copyrighted and branded miniature golf game, all courses were built to exact standards to create a game enjoyed by children and adults alike. Putt-Putt pioneered the use of high quality outdoor carpet and aluminum bump boards and unique obstacles for a consistent roll and bounce. Our skill-based game gave rise to the Professional Putters Association (PPA) that still exists today and has awarded over $8 million in prize money to some of the best putters in the world. All tournaments are played on Putt-Putt copyrighted courses.
Putt-Putt began franchising in the 1950’s and quickly spread across the country and became a brand synonymous with its mission: A safe, clean, affordable entertainment venue for families within their own communities. As the company grew, other attractions were tested and added to expand the original franchise model of two or three Putt-Putt Golf courses into a complete family entertainment center.

About TGA Premier Sports

TGA is a parent-funded program so franchisees who partner with more schools see increased profits and impact because they have access to more parents. TGA franchisees are successful partnering with schools because:
1. TGA is a youth development program that uses golf as a conduit for teaching life skills, physical education and academic lessons such as math and science. School administrators usually don't care about golf but they care tremendously about these educational components that are central to the TGA program.
2. New franchisees receive on-site training, which covers: a. The proper vernacular to speak with school administrators. b. Knowledge of the after school and golf industries. c. Experience going through the process of partnering with schools. d. An in-depth analysis of TGA's program and business.
3. Franchisees have instant credibility due to: a. TGA's experience running 5,000+ successful sessions. b. TGA's brand recognition and professional marketing materials. c. TGA's corporate partners in both the golf and education industries. d. TGA's national recommendations and references.
4. TGA's program includes character development, rules & etiquette and educational lessons as demonstrated through our TGA Student Handbook.
5. The TGA curriculum is aligned with several states' standards for physical education. The TGA Experience, with our 5E's Teaching Objectives, are aligned with classroom structures.
6. TGA's marketing materials were designed by our professional branding company to be informative and effective.
7. TGA's Curriculum Consultant, who has over 20 years of experience in public schools, provides guidance and strategies for partnering with schools.
8. TGA works in association with the TGA Golf Foundation to run programs at schools that only work with non-profit organizations.
9. Franchisees have 24/7 support on all aspects of their business, including: a. Getting into high priority schools/districts b. Navigating bureaucracies c. Overcoming obstacles and barriers to entry d. Utilizing other Territory Owners to discuss best practices

Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee

#460 in Franchise 500 for 2020.