LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS is an international franchise company specifically organized to provide retail sales to the golf and tennis enthusiast. Originally formed in 1974, the Company began franchising in 1984. Success Magazine previously rated LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS as the number 5 franchise program out of its top 100 rated franchises.

LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS was purchased in 2001 by a group of investors based in Atlanta, Georgia. The new ownership team brings a combination of experience, diversity, integrity, and out-of-the-box creativity with the determination to make LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS the most successful franchise available.

We are enthusiastic about the possibilities and proud to introduce you to our exciting golf and tennis franchise program. LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS is not only a franchisor; we are also a growing family at your side every step of the way. Our hands-on experience as successful golf and tennis retailers provide the solid foundation from which you will benefit as a LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS franchisee.

The Business Principles that have made our stores and our business successful:

If It’s the Right Decision for the Customer… It’s the Right Decision for Las Vegas Golf & Tennis!

Honesty, Respect and Integrity in All Business and Personal Dealings.

Work as a Team and Provide Unequaled Support.

Use Common Sense and Learn From Mistakes.

Strive for Continuous Improvement in All Aspects of Our Business.

If It’s the Right Thing To

The Future of Golf
The future of golf is very exciting for LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS and our franchisees. Statistics from the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association, as reported in the 2000 edition of the Sports Participation Top-line report:

30.3 million American golfers will play an estimated 560 million rounds in 2000 (this represents a 7.6% increase over 1999) Participants who play more than 25 rounds a year rose 44%, from 6.4 million in 1990 to 9.2 million in 2000

Golf equipment manufacturers have seen their sales nearly double since 1990
Over 314 golf construction projects were completed in the first three quarters in 2000
Estimated retail sales of golf equipment and accessories tallied over 4.6 billion dollars in 2000
The “Tiger Effect” is having a big impact on the golf industry. Since 1996 the fastest growing age group participating in golf has been the juniors between 12-17 years of age. It is also known that as golfers age, they tend to play more frequently. This frequency is expected to grow at nearly twice the rate of present participation. The baby boomers alone will account for a 12% increase in total size of the industry, effectively creating 65 million rounds over the next 12 years.

Another very positive factor for the growth of golf is the addition of golf courses recently opened, in planning, and under construction or expanding. The golf industry should see at least 350 to 450 new courses and expansions opened each year for at least the next 3 to 5 years, thus creating more access for new golfers.

Possibly the most interesting fact pointing toward a big opportunity for the future of golf is that in the National Golf Foundation’s 1998 survey on the industry, they identified more than 40 million Americans who would like to get into the game. There are not many industries in which there are 30.3 million participants and 40 million more who want to participate. With both television and general media exposure of golf increasing, awareness of golf is at an all-time high. Simply, 2 to 3 million Americans are coming into the game each year.

As you can see, there are a number of positive signs for the future of golf!

What About Tennis?
LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS traces its history back to 1974 when its predecessor's first store opened in Las Vegas to service the golfing needs of the fast growing community. Initially, the store only sold golf merchandise. However, they quickly realized the golf customers were often shopping with a spouse or friend who played tennis. So they began stocking a limited amount of tennis products and that is how the "tennis" in LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS began.

Eventually they carried more and more tennis related products due to the enormous crossover between golf and tennis players. LVGT has expanded its tennis business to include the sale of racquets, apparel, footwear and other related products. To further increase our tennis business and customer service, we also offer demo racquets, racquet restringing and racquet repair in our stores. The percentage of tennis sales to golf varies per location, largely due to the commitment an individual makes to selling tennis in their store.

Before you open a new store, we discuss your specific market and start with a predetermined amount of tennis merchandise based on the amount of tennis played in your market and the square footage of your store. After your store is open a few months, your computer system will help provide sales information that will assist you making any adjustments necessary to your inventory. We believe that tennis and golf are complementary businesses that provide us with greater sales and margin opportunity per square foot of leased space.

The United States Tennis Association recently implemented a Plan For Growth that has added over 700,000 new players since its inception in 1998. Supporting that statistic is the sale of tennis balls, a primary indicator of growth, which are up nearly 20% the last three years. In fact, the initiative has been so successful that other sports, including skiing, baseball and golf, have contacted the Tennis Industry Association (TIA) to use its blueprint for their own grow-the-game efforts. By making tennis a visible part of your store, you can open up your doors to additional customers that may not typically visit a golf store.

At LAS VEGAS GOLF & TENNIS, we believe in your future as a franchise operator and, as we work to help you succeed, we pledge to maintain franchising’s highest standards of support.