About TGA Franchise
TGA Premier Sports is a franchise that provides sport instruction for golf, tennis, flag-football, cheerleading, lacrosse, volleyball, floor hockey, and ultimate in school and after-school sports programs, sports clinics, camps, tournaments, parent/child events, and clinics.
Franchisees deliver these programs to pre-teen and teen age students, youth, adolescents, young adults, and adults within their designated territory.
The target customers include schools, community organizations, and families seeking quality youth sports instruction.
TGA Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $30,000 - $80,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 8% of Gross Revenues of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | $150/month (Basic Program); $200/month (Standard, Plus, Complete Programs) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $33,800 – $125,600 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $34K–$126K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (8% of Gross Revenues) and marketing fee ($150/month (Basic Program); $200/month (Standard, Plus, Complete Programs)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Basic Program) | $27,000 | $30,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements | $0 | $0 |
| Training Expenses | $0 | $2,500 |
| Optional Remote Training Fee | $0 | $3,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures, and equipment | $0 | $500 |
| Starter Kit and Initial Uniforms and Marketing Materials | $3,500 | $5,500 |
| Computer System | $0 | $1,000 |
| Technology Maintenance Fee | $300 | $600 |
| Insurance and Professional Services | $1,000 | $3,000 |
| Permits, Licenses and Certifications | $0 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Total (Basic Program) | $33,800 | $52,100 |
| Additional Initial Franchise Fee (Standard Program) | $18,000 | $20,000 |
| Additional Starter Kit and Initial Uniforms and Marketing Materials (Standard) | $3,500 | $4,500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months (Standard) | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Total (Standard Program) | $56,300 | $82,600 |
| Additional Initial Franchise Fee (Plus Program) | $4,500 | $30,000 |
| Additional Starter Kit and Initial Uniforms and Marketing Materials (Plus) | $3,500 | $8,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months (Plus) | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Total (Plus Program) | $42,800 | $96,100 |
| Additional Initial Franchise Fee (Complete Program) | $45,000 | $50,000 |
| Additional Starter Kit and Initial Uniforms and Marketing Materials (Complete) | $10,500 | $17,500 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months (Complete) | $1,000 | $6,000 |
| Total (Complete Program) | $90,300 | $125,600 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $10,000 or 10% of consideration, up to $25,000 maximum |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 (Successor Franchise Rights Fee) |
| Technology Fee | $200/month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit if underreporting exceeds 2% of Gross Revenues |
| Local Advertising Expenditures | 1% of Gross Revenues (up to 3%) |
| Regional Advertising Cooperative Fee | Currently none; up to 3% of Gross Revenues |
| Annual Conference Fee | $400 per owner |
| Annual Conference Travel Expenses | $1,000 to $2,000 per person |
| Mandatory Non-Attendance Fee | $1,000 per owner |
| Late Fee (Monthly) | $50 first month, increasing $50 each month |
| Late Fee (Royalty Only) | 1% of Gross Revenues |
| Insufficient Funds Charge | $50 per occurrence |
| Default Notice Fee | $50 |
| Interest | 1.5% per month |
| Transferee Lead Generation Fee | 2.5% of sales price |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | Approximately 6 days (58 total hours) |
| Classroom Training | 18 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 40 hours |
| Training Location | Franchisor's designated location, or via online webinar/live streaming/other electronic means |
| Additional Training | 3 days of on-site training for first TGA franchise; optional remote training ($3,000); annual conference attendance required; additional training at $500/day plus travel |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected (during Initial Term, with conditions) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Geographical areas such as cities, counties, and states defined by boundaries such as streets and highways, or specific zip codes |
| Description | The franchisor will not grant another franchise or open a company-owned unit offering the same Programs within the Territory during the Initial Term, as long as the franchisee is not in default. However, the franchisor reserves broad rights to operate outside the Territory, use alternate channels of distribution within the Territory, and develop co-branding programs. Territory size will not increase or decrease during the franchise term. Minimum performance standards must be met ($60,000 Year 1 to $150,000 Year 5). |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | Two additional consecutive 5-year terms |
| Renewal Fee | $7,500 (Successor Franchise Rights Fee) |
| Renewal Conditions | Must be offering franchises in the area; substantial compliance with Franchise Agreement; good standing; execute then-current franchise agreement; bring business into compliance with current standards; meet training requirements; satisfy all monetary obligations; execute general release; maintain permits/licenses/certifications; satisfy minimum performance requirements including $100,000 in Gross Revenue in 9th year; pay successor agreement fee |
| Transfer Fee | Greater of $10,000 or 10% of consideration received, up to $25,000 maximum |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisor prior written consent required; transferee must meet qualifications, complete training, enter current franchise agreement, pay transfer fees, execute general release, pass background check; franchisee must cure all defaults and satisfy all obligations |
| Termination for Cause | Curable defaults must be cured within 10 days written notice. Non-curable defaults include material false statements, underreporting of Gross Revenues, unauthorized business activity, felony conviction, dishonest conduct, failure to pay taxes, repeated defaults, insolvency/bankruptcy, public safety risks, breach of proprietary information requirements, unauthorized transfer |
| Non-Compete Period | Term of franchise and post-termination |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term: prohibited from operating or having interest in a competing business wherever located. After termination/expiration: prohibited from operating or having interest in a similar business within the Territory, within 10 miles of the Territory, within the territory of another TGA business, and within a 10-mile radius of any TGA business. Also prohibited from soliciting employees. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The franchisee or Operating Principal must personally participate in day-to-day activities. A manager may be employed to participate instead. If the franchisee is an entity, the Operating Principal must own at least 25% of the equity. Neither the Operating Principal nor manager is required to be an equity participant. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisees must purchase Starter Kit, advertising and marketing materials, and uniforms from the franchisor's affiliate or approved vendors. The TGA Back Office Platform must be used and is supplied by the franchisor or its affiliates. |
| Supply Restrictions | All goods, services, supplies, materials, fixtures, furnishings, equipment and other products must be obtained from designated or approved suppliers. Sports equipment must be replaced at least every 2 years from the franchisor's affiliate. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In 2021, affiliate TGA Premier Sports Store, LLC earned $144,625 in revenues from required purchases or leases from franchisees. The franchisor receives 5%-10% of gross revenue earned from sales to franchisees by certain Suppliers. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | The franchisor may finance up to 50% of the initial franchise fee via a promissory note financed over 14 months at 15% simple interest. The note must be personally guaranteed by all partners, members, or shareholders. |
TGA Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
TGA Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
TGA System Growth
TGA currently operates 76 franchised locations and 7 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 24 | 35 | 103 |
| 2020 | 1 | 6 | 97 |
| 2021 | 2 | 23 | 76 |
Transfers: 3 | Closures: 23
Public Figures (Item 18)
The following public figures are associated with this franchise: Leylah Fernandez
State Registrations
Registered in 18 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, TX, VA, WA, WI
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