Over easy like Sunday morning.

All of my favorite food groups are brown and white. Jim's Restaurant - Austin, Texas. © Ryan Schierling

21 years and 627 miles.

(L) Gary, 1989. Emporia, Kansas. (R) Gary, 2010. Austin, Texas. © Ryan Schierling

Forgotten holes, abandoned goals.

I squeezed in a quick 18 before lunch today. Putt Putt, Burnet Rd. (Click for larger image.) © Ryan Schierling

(Click for larger image.) © Ryan Schierling

(Click for larger image.) © Ryan Schierling

"Thank you for your interest in becoming a Putt-Putt franchisee. As you probably know, children and adults have been playing Putt-Putt miniature golf for over 50 years and the Putt-Putt brand has some of the highest name recognition of any family entertainment business in the world.

If you think you want to open a franchise, we strongly encourage you to read all of the information that we have provided to help you understand the commitment and requirements that are necessary to be successful. Once you have read the information provided, click on the Application Process tab and follow the steps outlined.

Financial requirements for an Individual Franchisee or Franchise Group:

1. For a 36-hole golf only franchise, net worth of at least $1,000,000 with $200,000 cash to invest in the business.

2. For a golf and game room franchise (requires building of at least 3,500 square feet), net worth of at least $2,000,000 with $300,000 cash to invest in the business.

3. For a multi-attraction family entertainment center with golf, games, party areas and at least two other attractions, net worth of at least $3,000,000 with $500,000 to invest in the business."