How much revenue does a The Back Nine franchise make?

According to the 2025 FDD, the average gross revenue for a The Back Nine franchise is $16,238.

How many The Back Nine franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, The Back Nine has 26 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2022.

Can you get an SBA loan for a The Back Nine franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for The Back Nine franchises. Historical data shows 84 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for The Back Nine franchisees, with an average loan amount of $264,194. The historical default rate is 0.0%.

Is The Back Nine a good franchise to buy?

The Back Nine shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

The Back Nine

The Back Nine franchise enables operators to run a 24-hour indoor golf facility featuring three to five Full Swing simulators, club fitting services, golf lessons, and party/event spaces. Franchisees provide services and products to subscribing members and the general public using the Back Nine marks, distinctive trade dress, and proprietary operating procedures. The business targets golfers seeking indoor golf experiences and specialty services in a rapidly growing yet highly competitive market.

Locations

$276K–$604K

Investment

Since 2022

Franchising

ServicesWashington, UTwww.thebackninegolf.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$276,050 – $603,550

Low: $276,050High: $603,550

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

8.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

0.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$600 – $600

Item 6 of FDD

8% royalty + 0% brand fund + $250/mo marketing system fee + $350/mo internal systems fee

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Data Based On: Rolling 12 Month Revenue Average for 22 franchised outlets.

* Average gross revenue is the 'Rolling 12 Month Revenue Average' for 'Total Locations' from the Item 19 Supporting Numbers table, which was verified by calculating the average of the individual outlet rolling 12-month averages. Other segmented revenue data could not be used for quartile calculations due to lack of specific segment average values. Profit estimates could not be made as only average rent expense was provided, which is insufficient for a comprehensive profit calculation.

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How The Back Nine Compares

Key Insights

Top 10 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Back Nine Current	$276K – $604K	$50K	8.0%	26
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.

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Back Nine franchisees (2023 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$264,194

Total Volume

$22.2M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

Franchisee Contacts

26 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a The Back Nine franchise ranges from $276,050 to $603,550. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.