Putt-Putt, LLC is franchising locations throughout the United States and other countries. However due to the nature of our product, locations in warmer climates tend to be more successful.

There are three levels of Putt-Putt Fun Center franchise opportunities:

The following are guidelines for becoming a franchisee whether you are applying as an individual or group. First, you must be an owner/operator or have someone in your group with at least 10% ownership who is planning to be the hands-on manager of the facility.

Next, you or your group should meet or exceed the following financial requirements in order to build and operate an effective Putt-Putt Fun Center.The financial requirements vary depending on what type of Putt-Putt Fun Center you plan to operate.

The following financial guidelines are for the three basic levels:
For a 36-hole golf only franchise
Net worth of at least $1,000,000 with $200,000 cash to invest in the business.

For a 36-hole golf and game room franchise (Requires a building of at least 3,500 square feet)
Net worth of at least $2,000,000 with $300,000 cash to invest in the business.

For a multi-attraction family entertainment center with golf, games, party areas
and at least one other attraction
Net worth of at least $3,000,000 with $500,000 cash to invest in the business.

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The initial franchise fees are
    • Putt-Putt golf only location - $15,000
    • Putt-Putt golf and games location - $20,000
    • Putt-Putt family entertainment center location - $25,000

The royalties are 5% on gross sales payable to Putt-Putt, LLC and 1% on gross sales payable to the Putt-Putt Marketing Fund. This fund is used for the development of marketing programs and support for franchisees and is managed by an Advisory Board of franchisees.

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The following are estimated costs and should not be viewed as firm costs. Putt-Putt will assist potential franchisees in obtaining costs for the facility they decide to build. These costs do not include the purchase or lease cost for land.

Putt-Putt Golf only:
    • Franchise fee $15,000
    • Site improvements $75,000-125,000
    • Construction $200,000-325,000
    • Equipment/initial inventory $100,000-150,000
    • Working capital $30,000-50,000
    • Contingency 5% of total

Putt-Putt golf and games (3,500 sq. ft. building):
    • Franchise fee $20,000
    • Site improvements $95,000-145,000
    • Construction $325,000-385,000
    • Equipment/initial inventory $175,000-250,000
    • Working capital $60,000-80,000
    • Contingency 5% of total

Putt-Putt Fun Center with an attraction (5,000 sq. ft. building):
    • Franchise fee $25,000
    • Site Improvements $140,000-195,000
    • Construction $350,000-475,000
    • Equipment/initial inventory $275,000-375,000
    • Working capital $100,000-140,000
    • Contingency 5% of total

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Putt-Putt is looking for individuals, families and groups with the basic financial and management requirements, as well as a strong desire, to build and sustain a business in the family entertainment industry. Potential franchisees must be interested in operating a hands-on business and cannot be concerned about rolling up their sleeves and working at the facility. Your Putt-Putt location will become part of your community, just like a school or a park, and you must be willing to keep it clean and promote your location.

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YES. Everyone wants a business where they invest a little money and don't have to work very hard, a Putt-Putt franchise is not it. Putt-Putt requires that the manager of the facility have at least 10% ownership in the franchise and every owner should be willing to promote the use of the facility for groups and events. We know from experience that you must have a person at the park virtually every day watching every aspect of the business. It is not a difficult business to run, but it requires constant attention from someone who cares about the success of the business.

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Basic design and architectural drawings:
Putt-Putt will provide basic plans for the level of park that you plan to build (golf only, golf and games or full fun center). We will review these plans with you during the franchising process. Access to basic drawings are covered by your franchise fee. We also have an arrangement with one of the top amusement park architects in the country and they will provide the detailed drawing and site plans for your specific site for a very reasonable fee. We will be glad to participate with you in discussing your needs with them and will assist you during this critical process at no cost.

Construction:
A consultant from Putt-Putt, LLC will assist you by suggesting possible contractors, reviewing bids, and providing general expertise and the benefit of our experience. Our consultant will also visit your site during construction to provide a hands-on review of the work.

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Training before the doors open for business:
The owner-manager and shift supervisors need to spend at least two weeks working at an existing Putt-Putt location that has attractions similar to the ones you will have at your facility. During this time, your staff members will go through the employee training for all attractions and actually work shifts at the location. There is no substitute for this hands-on training. You will be responsible for your travel and personal expenses during this period and you will not be paid by the franchisee where you are training.

Grand opening assistance:
Your Putt-Putt consultant will be on-site for the first week that you are open to assist in the continued training of your staff. He will actually work at your site alongside your staff to make sure they are doing things correctly and that they understand the culture of Putt-Putt.

On-going training:
Putt-Putt will provide you with training materials and procedures for training new staff and retraining existing staff in new roles.

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Putt-Putt provides franchisees with a complete, online marketing manual that outlines what to do from January 1 to December 31. The manual has a detailed calendar for each month that not only explains when to run what promotions, but provides advance notice on when to order materials, tips on how to use them, and other important information. Putt-Putt also has created every ad, poster, banner and other item you will need to implement the marketing program. All you have to do is follow the detailed instructions. You can also contact your Putt-Putt consultant at any time for help, guidance or answers to questions. You will be responsible for production costs, but the designs are already complete and the digital files you need for printing are ready for use.

Putt-Putt, LLC also looks for input from the franchisees on ideas and recommendations for the development of new promotions and the use of the Marketing Fund dollars. The franchisees elect the majority of the members of the Marketing Advisory Board that oversees the use of the Marketing Fund dollars. This board approves the budget, reviews the recommended creative and provides valuable input to the home office on what is needed by the franchisees.

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Your consultant will help you plan an effective opening promotion for your location. Different locations and different types of facilities need different approaches, and we will help you plan the best possible opening. We want you to succeed, but we don't want customers to get frustrated, because they have to wait too long or you are not ready for them. Therefore, we generally recommend a staggered opening, rather than a big event and then going quiet. The time of year is also a significant factor in the best type of opening. All of the elements you need are already designed and available on the franchisee website.

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