Risk Score
Pending analysis
Investment Range
$226,400 - $924,000
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Total US Locations
1
Business Summary
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC offers the right to operate premier training facilities that provide golf simulators, professional indoor golf lessons, full-swing and short game practice areas, club fitting, equipment repair, and golf fitness instruction. The facilities also host social events and sell related merchandise and other products and services.
Corporate History
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC was formed in Colorado on June 25, 2024. It began granting franchises for Facilities in August 2024. The franchisor itself does not operate a business of the type franchised; however, its affiliate, The Swing Bays, LLC, began operating a facility in 2022 and owns certain proprietary marks that are licensed to franchisees. The parent company of The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC is Dustin Miller Golf LLC, which was formed on March 6, 2017.
Financial Overview
Investment Range
$226,400 - $924,000
Franchise Fee (Low)
$40,000
Franchise Fee (High)
$40,000
Royalty %
6%
Marketing %
1%
Equipment Costs (Low)
$125,000
Equipment Costs (High)
$600,000
Working Capital
$50,000
Audited Financials
Yes
Offers Financing
No
Audit Opinion
Unqualified opinion
Financial Health Notes
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC is a newly formed company with an opening balance sheet as of July 8, 2024, showing $25,000 in cash and member's equity and no liabilities. The auditors note that management has a responsibility to evaluate going concern but do not issue a going concern qualification in their opinion.
Financing Details
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC does not offer any direct or indirect financing to franchisees. The franchisor also does not guarantee any franchisee notes, leases, or other obligations.
Performance Metrics
Total US Locations
1
Franchised Units
0
Corporate Units
1
Avg Square Footage
5,000
Franchising Since
2024
Legal & Compliance Analysis
Recent Litigation
No
Bankruptcy
No
Litigation Summary
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC has no litigation history to report.
Bankruptcy History
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC has no bankruptcy history to report.
Agreement Terms
Initial Term
10 years
Renewal Term
10 years
Renewal Conditions
To renew, The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC franchisees must provide written notice of their intention to renew at least 90 days before the current term expires. They must have the right to operate the facility at an approved location, or secure an approved substitute location. All necessary maintenance, refurbishing, and remodeling must be completed to bring the facility and equipment into full compliance with current system standards 90 days prior to expiration. Franchisees must not be in breach of any agreements with the franchisor, its affiliates, or major suppliers, and must have satisfied all monetary obligations. They will need to execute the franchisor's then-current form of franchise agreement, which may have materially different terms. Franchisees must also satisfy current training requirements, sign a general release, and pay a $5,000 renewal fee.
Training & Support Program
Franchisor Assistance
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC provides various forms of assistance. Before opening, the franchisor loans franchisees a copy of its confidential Operations Manual and offers tuition-free initial training for up to three individuals at its corporate office in Parker, Colorado. Franchisees receive specifications and approved suppliers for equipment, signage, fixtures, and inventory, along with a prototype architectural blueprint for facility build-out. The franchisor also requires approval of grand opening marketing strategies. After opening, The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC offers ongoing consultation and advice regarding facility management and operations. It may offer additional or refresher training programs (which franchisees may be required to attend, covering their own travel, meal, lodging, and payroll expenses), and may hold an annual conference for franchisees.
Initial Training Hours
40
Training Location
Parker, CO or another designated location
Ongoing Support
After opening, The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC provides continuing consultation and advice as needed regarding facility management and operation, which may be delivered via telephone, fax, intranet, and on-site visits. The franchisor may also offer additional training programs and/or refresher courses, which franchisees and their employees may be required to attend tuition-free (though franchisees pay for their own travel, meals, lodging, and payroll expenses). Remedial training may be required for a fee. The franchisor may also hold an annual conference that franchisees may be required to attend, with a registration fee and travel, lodging, and salary costs covered by the franchisee.
Franchise Requirements
Ideal Candidate Profile
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC seeks franchisees who, or whose General Manager, will personally supervise the day-to-day operations and devote full-time attention to the business. If the General Manager is not a PGA-certified golf professional or TPI-certified professional, they must demonstrate proficient experience in the golf industry and complete additional training required by The Swing Bays.
Industry Experience Required
Yes
Management Experience Required
Yes
Sales Experience Required
No
Technical Skills Required
No
Operational Details
Location Type
retail
Owner Participation
supervisory
Territory Type
protected
Territory Size Requirements
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC typically defines a territory as a 0.25-mile radius around the approved location in urban areas, or a two-mile radius in suburban or rural areas. There is no minimum size for a territory.
Staffing Notes
The Swing Bays Franchise, LLC requires that a franchisee, or one of their principals, personally supervises the day-to-day operations of the facility with full-time attention. Alternatively, the day-to-day operation can be delegated to an approved General Manager who must successfully complete initial training. If the General Manager is not a PGA or TPI certified golf professional, they must have proficient experience in the golf industry and undergo additional training. Each facility must always have at least one individual who has completed initial training on staff. If a General Manager leaves, a franchisor-approved replacement must be hired and trained within 30 days, dedicating their full-time efforts to the facility.