Golf Envy
Golf Envy franchises membership-based indoor golf facilities, known as Clubs, that provide 24/7 access to state-of-the-art golf simulator bays for members to play full rounds of golf, participate in tournaments, and improve their skills using proprietary marks and a designated system of operations. The business model involves franchisees paying initial fees and investments to operate under the Golf Envy brand, with ongoing royalties implied in the FDD. It targets golf enthusiasts seeking convenient, year-round indoor golf experiences in a competitive market including other simulators, courses, and retailers.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + $300/mo marketing fund + $3,000/mo local marketing requirement
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for two (2) affiliate-owned clubs operating for the entirety of the 2024 calendar year.
* Average gross revenue calculated by dividing the total gross sales ($339,760.84) by the number of affiliate-owned units (2). The document explicitly states that the financial performance information does not include various operating expenses (such as rent, labor, payroll taxes, insurance, bank fees, etc.), thus preventing the calculation or estimation of net income, net profit, or EBITDA. 'Gross Sales Less Imputed Expenses' is not considered a net profit metric due to these exclusions and the specific definition provided.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Golf Envy Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Golf Envy Current | $237K – $637K | $45K | 7.0% | 0 |
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Golf Envy franchisees (2025 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
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 Golf Envy franchise ranges from $236,800 to $636,800. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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