FIVE IRON GOLF
Five Iron Golf franchises high-tech, multi-functional indoor golf simulator and entertainment facilities open to the general public, offering top-of-the-line golf simulator bays, professional lessons, custom club fittings, leagues, memberships, club storage, events, ancillary games, and retail products. Each center includes a full-service restaurant and bar serving high-end food and beverages prepared to specified recipes. The business model involves franchising these centers with standardized systems, targeting golf enthusiasts and entertainment seekers in urban and suburban markets.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 2% brand fund + up to $1,200/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 15 company-owned Five Iron Golf Centers operating continuously throughout the Measurement Period (March 1, 2024 to February 28, 2025). Data is adjusted for imputed royalties to simulate franchise performance.
* Average EBITDA is based on 'Average Adjusted EBITDA' from Table 1 for 'ALL 15 SELECTED COMPANY CENTERS', which accounts for 7% imputed royalties as if the centers were franchised. The EBITDA margin percentage was calculated as Average Adjusted EBITDA ($574,323) divided by Average Gross Sales ($2,723,906). The best guess profit range uses the 'Low Adjusted EBITDA' and 'High Adjusted EBITDA' from Table 1, representing the range of adjusted earnings for individual units before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How FIVE IRON GOLF Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 92% of Sports & Recreation franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
FIVE IRON GOLF Current | $1.7M – $4.4M | $50K | 7.0% | 3 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $224K – $503K | $50K | 6.0% | 269 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 264 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.1M – $1.7M | $40K | 7.0% | 122 |
| Cruisin' Tikis | $83K – $124K | $20K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 26 franchises | $1.8M – $2.7M | $1.0M | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 26 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
Franchisee Contacts
8 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a FIVE IRON GOLF franchise ranges from $1,728,500 to $4,380,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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