Sonic Golf Franchise Celebrates Celtic Tiger
Posted on: 13/09/2006
Sonic Golf, the United Kingdom and Ireland’s first golf club cleaning franchise said it is expectant with findings of new HSBC research, which estimates that Tiger Woods’ European trip will boost the golf economy by €250 million.
The new report estimates that Tiger Woods’ three-week stay in Europe, including the Ryder Cup at Ireland’s K Club, will boost Europe’s golf economy by an estimated €250 million. The research was carried out for HSBC by Professor Tom Cannon, Dean of Business at the University of Buckingham.
Prof. Cannon suggests Woods’ presence results in tens of thousands of extra spectators, boosts radio and television coverage by at least 25%, generates millions through tourism, hospitality and sponsorship and also drives people to try golf for themselves.
Cannon, an expert in sports business and finance, told the Irish Examiner: “The size and reach of the Tiger economy is remarkable. We estimate the total value on the core golf economy to be as high as £170m (€250m).”
“Drawing these figures together gives an astonishing picture not only of the impact of a single, outstanding sportsman, but of the growing power and influence of sport and sporting celebrity,” said Prof Cannon.
Cannon added that sponsorship and hospitality could generate an additional €5.3m, including €735,000 in advertising and €735,000 in travel and accommodation generated through additional spectators.
The UK and Ireland’s golf climate is soaring. With a £1bn market value estimated by information analysts Mintel, Sonic Golf, the United Kingdom and Ireland’s first golf club cleaning franchise is driving hard in the first phase of their franchise roll-out.
Since its recent launch, Sonic Golf is reporting a rapid sales rate and an exceptional volume of global interest in the new service. Sonic Golf’s unique ultrasonic golf club cleaning franchise has been unveiled with introductory pricing designed to encourage would-be investors to sign-up now. The franchise team has based their winning formula on a three year pilot operation and has put the model to market at a time of solid and continuing golf market growth.
Sonic Golf’s start-up franchise fee of £14,995 + VAT is set to attract first time investors and existing golf service suppliers. The first six franchises come at a tidy £9,995 + VAT. A spokesman for Sonic Golf said the new venture offers huge potential earnings, ten machines are expected to generate £44,500 in annual revenue, and 30 machines can target revenue of £133,500 per annum.
The franchise is available immediately said a spokesman for Sonic Golf, he added: “We are providing a well-supported, dependable franchise with a clear market value. Sonic Golf is developing its market for golf services, expanding strongly, and is well-positioned to meet the demand for quality golf club cleaning equipment.”
About Sonic Golf
Sonic Golf is the UK’s first golf club cleaning franchise. The company recently launched a unique golf franchise with the United Kingdom and Ireland, following successful completion of its business pilot. A spokesperson for Sonic Golf said: “We provide the golf club cleaning machines, and all other equipment, to franchisees based on a rental agreement. We also offer extensive marketing and management support.”
He added: “The simplicity of the Sonic Golf business model means that franchisees don’t need to do the billing. Sonic Golf deals with billing on behalf of franchisees. With a minimum of administration required, Sonic Golf lets franchisees get straight into driving their business.”
The Sonic Golf golf club cleaning system is based on solid ultrasonic technology. It has been used for over forty years to clean medical, electronic and other high precision equipment. Ultrasonics produce millions of tiny bubbles in solution, these bubbles implode when they come into contact with any additional surface. This quickly, and safely, removes any surface contamination.”
Ultrasonic technology works so effectively when cleaning golf clubs because the solution reaches all parts of the club head, gripping dirt and other contamination more quickly and effectively than any other cleaning method.
For more information: http://www.sonicgolf.co.uk
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