GolftecFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing + SBA 7(a) records
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A GOLFTEC franchise requires a total initial investment of $323K – $898K, including a $45K franchise fee and an ongoing 5.0% royalty[2]. The 2025 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: F. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2025 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $323K – $898K
- 25th pct Recreation & …
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 23rd pct Recreation & …
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- 1st pct Recreation & …
- Units
- 222
- 42nd pct Recreation & …
- SBA default
- 0.0%
- system-wide median varies by category
Quick verdict · Recreation & Entertainment · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Recreation & Entertainment avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
The franchisor's auditor raised doubt about continued operations. This is a serious risk signal.
Bottom line
- Total investment $323K – $898K including a $45K franchise fee, 5.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict F (Bottom Quintile) with a risk score of 85/100.
- Auditor disclosed a going-concern note, which flagged doubt about the franchisor's ability to continue operations. Verify against the latest FDD.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- GOLFTEC Franchising LLC
- Parent company
- GOLFTEC Enterprises LLC
- Incorporated in
- CO
- HQ
- 67 Inverness Drive East, Suite A, Englewood, Colorado 80112
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $175.5M
- vs $186.4M prior year
- ⚠ Going-concern note
- Disclosed in FDD 2025
- Auditor flagged doubt about continued operations. Verify against the latest FDD before deciding.
Overview
About
Franchisees operate golf instruction centers using proprietary swing analysis technology (3D motion capture) and coaching software. Day-to-day operations include scheduling student lessons, conducting swing assessments, managing coaching staff, retail merchandise sales, and facility maintenance. Revenue comes primarily from lesson fees and secondary revenue from branded equipment/merchandise sales.
- CEO
- Joseph L. Assell
- Headquarters
- CO
- Founded
- 2001
- FDD year
- 2025
- States available
- 17
FDD Item 7 · 2025 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $45K | $45K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $10K | $60K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $268K | $793K |
| Total initial investment | $323K | $898K |
Source: GOLFTEC 2025 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $323K – $898K
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $10K – $60K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $45K – $45K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 5.0%
- Gross Revenues · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- Up to 4% of Gross Revenues and .8% Merchandise Revenues, …
- Total fee load
- 9.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 5.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $11K |
| Transfer fee | $10K |
| Renewal fee | $15K |
| Total fee load | 9.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Recreation & Entertainment averages
How Golftec Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 222
- Opened
- 1
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 179
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 19%
- vs corporate-owned
- Net growth (yr3)
- +2.4%
- Net unit change last year
- 3-yr CAGR
- +4.9%
- Compounded over last 3 years
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 16 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA loan disclosures. This brand has only 7 7(a) loans on file; statistical reliability is limited below 10 loans.
- Total loans
- 7
- Loan volume
- $1.8M
- Median loan
- $275K
- 50th percentile
- Charge-off rate
- 0.0%
- rates vary by category · see methodology
Historical SBA 7(a) lending data, not predictive of future performance. How SBA charge-off rates are calculated
- Repayment rate (PIF)
- 100.0%
- 5-yr charge-off
- N/A
- Loans approved 2021+
- Active lenders
- 7
- Defaults
- 0
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SBA Lending Report
- Principal loss rate and NAICS industry benchmark
- 7 lenders with concentration factor
- Per-state charge-off rates across 4 states
- Startup risk premium and job creation velocity
- 6-year lending trend
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Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
GOLFTEC presents moderate-to-elevated risk due to opaque unit economics, anemic growth, and lack of financial performance disclosure typical of mature franchise systems.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP⚠ Going-concern note flagged
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 85 / 100 rating
- 01MEDNo Item 19 financial disclosure (average unit revenue and net income not disclosed) — inability to assess realistic ROI
- 02MINORMinimal system growth of 2.4% YoY with 222 units suggests market saturation or weak unit economics
- 03MINORWide investment range ($322K–$898K) indicates high variability in startup costs and unclear cost structure
- 04MINOR5% royalty on gross revenues (not net) erodes profitability, especially in seasonal golf instruction business
- 05MEDHigh initial franchise fee ($45K) relative to disclosed financial transparency and growth trajectory
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 10 years |
| Territory type | Radius |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Colorado |
| Litigation count | 0 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 83 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 29 hrs
- POS system
- GOLFTEC in-house POS
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: GOLFTEC in-house POS
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
99 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
GOLFTEC · FDD (2025) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a GOLFTEC franchise?
The total investment to open a GOLFTEC franchise ranges from $323K – $898K, with an initial franchise fee of $45K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do GOLFTEC franchise owners earn?
GOLFTEC does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is GOLFTEC's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for GOLFTEC (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many GOLFTEC franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, GOLFTEC has 222 total units in the United States, including 41 franchised units and 179 company-owned units. 1 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is GOLFTEC a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates GOLFTEC as a F-grade franchise with a risk score of 85 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.