Putt-Putt Golf & Games vs X-Golf Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Putt-Putt Golf & Games Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
Investment $980,000 - $30,500,000$547,200 - $900,000
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 1%1%
Year Founded 19542005
Year Franchised 19552015
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Putt-Putt Golf & Games Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Putt-Putt Golf & Games Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support
 
Putt-Putt Golf & Games Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours Additional Training: On-site training
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 6

Expansion Plans
 
Putt-Putt Golf & Games Franchise
X-Golf Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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.

Many locations were rebranded as Putt-Putt Fun Centers® and today, in addition to the classic game of
Putt-Putt Golf, guests can enjoy go-karts, bumper boats, indoor bumper cars, batting cages, laser tag, a modern arcade, and snack bar. The array of attractions for new franchises depends on the size of the market, available land, and climate. These new attractions continue our dedication in providing a safe, affordable entertainment option for families. New franchises are also handicap accessible and utilize electric go-karts, bumper cars and bumper boats to increase safety and reduce environmental impact.

Today, individuals and investors alike are joining the Putt-Putt franchise family!

About X-Golf

X-Golf’s state of the art simulators each have their own view screens designed with a real world perspective for the ultimate golf simulator experience. Each simulator has an automatic ball feeder, a high performance 35 graphics/physics engine, precision sensor system, and sophisticated swing analysis. On X-Golf simulators, customers will have the ability to play over 150 world famous golf courses. Whether the customer wants to shoot a round or compete with other golfers, the simulator is able to adapt and offer the versatility to account for local tastes and trends of golfers.
Beyond that, the atmosphere is similar to a bowling alley. There is socializing and consumption of alcohol to help create a vibrant atmosphere that allows customers to have fun on and off the tee.
There are approximately 25,000,000 golfers in the U.S. and parents continue to introduce their kids to the game at a young age. As these digital age customers continue to grow, we believe that the demand for the X-Golf model will become more and more valuable in any given market. This demand will fuel continued growth for each franchisee and place us at the forefront of pleasing these new golfers entering the game. These golfers want a faster paced game with larger flexibility on time, location, weather, accessibility, etc. and X-Golf is a viable solution.

Since, the X-Golf concept is relatively unique in the industry from a competitive standpoint; it’s a great time to come on board this exciting new concept as we strive to become the industry leader in Indoor Golf.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of an X-Golf franchise is $547,200 to $900,000. This includes $360,000 to $510,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation under a three- to five-unit Multi-Unit Development Agreement (including the first unit) is $578,200 to $965,000. This includes $390,000 to $570,000 that must be paid to the franchisor. There is no minimum number of X-Golf units that you are required to develop under the Multi-Unit Development Agreement.

Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S., Australia/New Zealand and Canada    
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee
#194 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not in Franchise 500 for 2020.