About Dryvebox Franchise
Dryvebox is a mobile golf simulator franchise that provides rentable golf simulation bays for events, individual practice, instruction, and casual play.
The business operates from a specialized trailer (called a Box) equipped with advanced golf simulation technology that can be transported to customer locations or operated from an approved home base.
The franchise fee ranges from $34,000 to $84,000, and the company began franchising in 2024 under Dryvebox Inc.
Dryvebox Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$136K
Average Investment
$256K
Maximum Investment
$376K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $34,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of gross sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of gross sales per month (Brand Advertising Fund) and the greater of $400 or 3% of gross sales per month (Local Advertising) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $136,347 – $376,270 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $136K–$376K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of gross sales) and marketing fee (2% of gross sales per month (Brand Advertising Fund) and the greater of $400 or 3% of gross sales per month (Local Advertising)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $34,000 | $84,000 |
| Base Box purchase | $35,008 | $122,793 |
| Box branding | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Box outfitting | $35,050 | $45,300 |
| Launch monitor lease / purchase | $0 | $21,000 |
| Box shipping | $0 | $6,500 |
| Truck procurement | $0 | $10,500 |
| Vehicle registration and taxes | $2,500 | $10,200 |
| Vehicle & business insurance | $1,388 | $4,100 |
| Parking space rental & security deposits | $0 | $3,000 |
| Pre-launch build and launch expenditures | $2,225 | $10,900 |
| Merchandise | $1,236 | $1,236 |
| Business licenses and permits | $350 | $1,300 |
| Internet | $135 | $450 |
| Software licenses purchased through us | $72 | $261 |
| Software and other licenses purchased directly from vendors | $583 | $1,830 |
| Maintenance and cleaning | $300 | $600 |
| Costs to attend training | $1,500 | $8,000 |
| Our launch visit to you | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Professional/ legal expenses | $2,200 | $9,500 |
| Additional funds (first 3 months) | $15,000 | $30,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 if sold to an existing Dryvebox franchisee, otherwise $10,000 |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of $7,500 or 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Technology Fee | The greater of $300 or 2% of gross sales per month |
| Audit Fee | Cost of audit and inspection, understated amounts, accounting and legal expenses, travel costs, plus maximum legal interest on late payments Estimated to be between $1,000 and $12,000 |
| Non-PGA Coach Approval Fee | $150 - $300 |
| Additional Training | If provided virtually, $200 per day of additional training, up to two people. $50 per hour per additional person. If we provide the training in person, it is $400 per day. |
| Replacement Initial Training | $5,000 for up to two people. |
| Additional Box Fee | $5,200 |
| Relocation | $1,000 plus third-party costs for legal and other services. Approximately $2,000 - $5,000 total. |
| Insufficient Funds, Late Fees and Interest | $100 per insufficient funds notice. For amounts owed: 12% per annum in interest, plus late fee of $100 per week that any amount owed remains unpaid. |
| Payment Service Fee | Up to 4% of total charge |
| Annual Convention Fee | Our current fee is estimated to be $1,000 per person |
| Supplier and Product Evaluation Fee | Costs of evaluation (estimated to be between $100 to $500) |
| Insurance Replacement | Costs and expenses, plus 20% administration fee, as applicable. |
| Customer/Warranty Issue Resolution | Actual costs incurred for responding to customer complaints or warranty issues, plus $200 |
| Non-Compliance Fee | $400 per occurrence and $400 per additional week that the non-compliance continues after we provide you with notice |
| Indemnification | Varies |
| Management Fee | $2000 per month plus $150 per hour of time spent on management activities. |
| Liquidated Damages | Your average monthly royalty over the past 12 months multiplied by the lesser of 24 or the number of months left in the term of your Franchise Agreement. |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 22.5 hours classroom, 6 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 22.5 |
| On-the-Job Training | 6 |
| Training Location | San Francisco, CA and your location |
| Additional Training | The franchisor has the option, but not the obligation, to provide an additional refresher training for up to 2 days per year. Franchisees may also be required to participate in monthly video conferences. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | approximately 500,000 people (standard), with increments of approximately 100,000 residents for larger territories |
| Description | You will receive a protected territory, defined by zip codes, consisting of approximately 500,000 people. This number will be approximate and will be based on recent data available to us regarding population. We will adjust the number of people in the territory lower than 500,000 where the household income or density of golfers is higher in that geographic area than the average in the United States, and we will create a larger territory by population where the opposite is true. Franchisees may operate a 'Home Base' within their territory, which requires franchisor approval. The franchisor reserves the right to market and sell Drive-Up and Major Events within the territory, offering the franchisee the first opportunity to operate them. The franchisor also reserves the right to establish brick-and-mortar facilities within the territory, with a right of first refusal for the franchisee. Territories may be modified if minimum sales quotas are not met. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 6 years |
| Renewal Term | three additional terms of 6 years each |
| Renewal Fee | The greater of $7,500 or 25% of the then-current initial franchise fee |
| Renewal Conditions | You must: (i) give written notice of election to renew 6-12 months before term expires; (ii) not be in default of any material provision of the Franchise Agreement or any amendments; (iii) satisfy all monetary obligations prior to commencement of the renewal term (iv) at our option, execute our then-current franchise agreement, which shall waive any initial franchise fees; (v) execute a general release of any and all claims against us and our affiliates, officers, directors, agents, and employees, arising out of or related to the franchise agreement; (vi) bring your Box and truck and equipment into compliance with our then-current standards (vii) obtain our approval for your Territory, or agree to our modification of your Territory; and (viii) pay a renewal fee equal to the greater of $7500 or 25% of our then-current initial franchise fee, adjusted as applicable for any larger size territory you had and are renewing. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 if sold to an existing Dryvebox franchisee, otherwise $10,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Our prior written approval is required for any transfer. If we decline to exercise our right of first refusal, you must comply with conditions for transfer including paying a transfer fee. In addition, we must approve the person to whom you are transferring and they must successfully pass training. Any transferee must meet the same criteria required of any franchisee, including passing our required background check. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor can terminate for material breach of the agreement or operations manual if not cured within specified timeframes. Non-curable defaults include misrepresentation, failure to open within required time, insolvency/bankruptcy, material misconduct threatening brand goodwill, felony conviction, unauthorized transfer, unauthorized use/disclosure of confidential information, failure to comply with law after notice, conduct posing imminent danger to public health/safety, conduct damaging brand goodwill, engaging in a competitive business, or repeated breaches within 12 months. |
| Non-Compete Period | two years |
| Non-Compete Details | For a period of two years after your Franchise Agreement ends for any reason, unless already approved, you may not own or operate a business consisting of any physical golf facility, the offering of any golf simulation or other mobile golf or golf events business that is operated anywhere within the territory we granted to you, or within 10 miles of that territory or the current territory of any other Dryvebox franchisee (subject to state law). |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | On an ongoing basis, you, or a manager you choose who has completed initial training, must participate personally in the direct operation of the franchise by engaging in oversight of the franchise’s operations and finances, managing staff, hiring, and operational decisions. For the first 6 months, you or such manager must directly operate the business, including at least 4 hours per month of sales activities, attending all Major Events, attending at least one Drive-up event per month, and personally handling the onboarding of at least 25% of new members. If the franchisee is a company or business entity, at least one of its shareholders or members must attend and pass training, and any manager left in charge of the business must also have attended and passed training. |
| Required Suppliers | Dryvebox, Inc. (for the Box); Boondoctor (for solar and battery system); Trackman 4 or Foresight GC3 units (for launch monitor); Square (for credit card processing); Google Workspace, Slack, Zapier (for software licenses through franchisor). |
| Supply Restrictions | You must purchase the Box from our affiliate Dryvebox, Inc., which is built by one of our authorized manufacturers, and bearing our branding. You must purchase or lease a truck, certain operating software and hardware, golf balls, clubs, and other supplies and merchandise that we specify under specifications in the operating manual. You must purchase through us an upgrade provided by Boondoctor to add the solar and battery system. We require you to use software and hardware from specific suppliers. You may not use an older launch monitor or one that is not in good visible and functional condition. You may not use a truck that is branded with any third-party advertising. Truck branding requires prior approval. Non-PGA certified golf coaches require prior approval. Any local advertising must be pre-approved or use approved vendors. You are not permitted to establish and maintain your own website for the Franchised Business. You must play music from approved playlists at your Box. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In 2023, our affiliate received $115,171 in revenue from our license of the patented technology to manufacturers who produce the Box, when those manufacturers sold Boxes to franchisees. We did not receive any revenue from franchisee purchases or leases. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee any truck, Box, or TrackMan lease or any other obligation. |
Dryvebox Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Dryvebox does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Dryvebox does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Dryvebox Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDryvebox has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Dryvebox System Growth
Total Units
9
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
8
Dryvebox currently operates 1 franchised locations and 8 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | 9 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$5K
Net Income
$-57,281
Total Assets
$415K
Audited by Johnson O'Connor for year ending December 31.
Dryvebox Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Dryvebox franchise ranges from $136,347 to $376,270, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $34,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Dryvebox charges a royalty fee of 6% of gross sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of gross sales per month (Brand Advertising Fund) and the greater of $400 or 3% of gross sales per month (Local Advertising) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Dryvebox Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Dryvebox to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Dryvebox does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Dryvebox has been franchising since 2024. The FDD shows an investment range of $136,347-$376,270, a 6% of gross sales royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $34,000 and the total investment ranges from $136,347 to $376,270 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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