About Monster Mini Golf Franchise
Monster Mini Golf is a family entertainment franchise that combines glow in the dark miniature golf with a monster themed party and arcade experience.
The brand has been franchising since 2005, creating unique, immersive entertainment venues where families, groups, and date night visitors enjoy blacklight illuminated mini golf courses surrounded by custom monster characters and animatronics.
The franchise fee is $35,000.
Monster Mini Golf Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$654K
Average Investment
$724K
Maximum Investment
$794K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $35,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales (subject to increase up to 3%) | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $653,560 – $793,555 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $654K–$794K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (7% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales (subject to increase up to 3%)) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Real Estate/Rent | $30,000 | $40,000 |
| Phase I Leasehold Improvements | $250,000 | $300,000 |
| Architectural Plans | $24,000 | $30,000 |
| Initial Insurance Deposits | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Equipment (Office, etc.) | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Point-of-Sale System | $30,060 | $47,555 |
| Training | $2,500 | $3,500 |
| Signage | $20,000 | $25,000 |
| Golf Course Phase II Build-Out Package Fee | $251,000 | $251,000 |
| Operating Supplies, UV lighting, clubs/balls, mini golf supplies, Redemption Stock, etc. | $18,000 | $22,000 |
| Grand Opening | $10,000 | $12,000 |
| Miscellaneous | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Legal & Accounting | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| Additional Funds (3 months) | $40,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Audit Fee | All costs and expenses associated with audit (if understatement > 3%) |
| Local Advertising | At least 2% of Gross Sales |
| Late Fees | 12% per year or the highest rate allowed by law, whichever is less |
| Approval of Products or Suppliers | All reasonable costs of evaluation |
| Insurance Policies | Amount of unpaid premiums plus our reasonable expenses in obtaining the policies |
| System Modifications | Amount of your out-of-pocket expenses |
| Customer Service | Our out-of-pocket costs in resolving any customer complaints |
| Ongoing Training Programs | You are required to pay your expenses as well as your employees’ expenses in attending |
| Additional Training | Rates as published in the Manual; currently, $300 per day, plus our expenses and your expenses as well as your employees’ expenses in attending |
| Replacement Manager Initial Training | Our training costs of approximately $300 per day, plus your travel costs, room and board, and employees’ salaries |
| Operations Assistance | Rates as published in the Manual; currently, $300 per day plus our expenses |
| Cost of Enforcement | All costs including attorneys’ fees |
| Relocation Fees | All costs including attorneys’ fees |
| Indemnification | All costs including attorneys’ fees |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 2.5 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 36 hrs |
| On-the-Job Training | 64 hrs |
| Training Location | Virtual (online & conference call) and an Operating Monster Mini Golf Business that we designate |
| Additional Training | We provide approximately 2 weeks of initial training for you and one additional person, included in the Franchise Fee. You pay for additional training if you request it, currently $300 per day plus expenses. We may require you to pay costs for a replacement Designated Manager's training if manager changes are excessive or due to poor hiring practices. Ongoing training programs are provided from time to time, with no tuition or training fees, but you are responsible for travel, lodging, and food expenses. Attendance will not be required more than 2 times per year and collectively will not exceed 2 days in any year. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | minimum population of approximately 350,000 people |
| Description | You will be granted a Protected Territory consisting of a geographic area or radius containing a minimum population of approximately three hundred fifty thousand (350,000) people, as determined by reference to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau figures. The size will vary based on factors like population, drive time, natural boundaries, demographics, and traffic counts. The boundaries will be defined by streets, zip codes, or other appropriate boundaries and specified in the Franchise Agreement or an Exhibit. If you are in compliance with the Franchise Agreement, we will not establish or license other MONSTER MINI GOLF Businesses or competing businesses within your Protected Territory. We reserve the right to operate other businesses or channels of distribution outside your Protected Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 5 years |
| Renewal Term | 3 additional terms of 5 years each |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, you must have substantially complied with the Franchise Agreement, have the right to possess the Approved Location, made necessary capital expenditures, satisfied all monetary obligations, not be in default, given timely written notice of intent to renew, sign a current Franchise Agreement (terms may differ materially, but Protected Territory remains the same), comply with current qualifications and training, and sign a general release. |
| Transfer Fee | $7,500 |
| Transfer Conditions | You may not transfer your interest without our prior written consent, which will not be unreasonably withheld. Conditions include: compliance with Section 19, all obligations paid, refurbishment of the business to current standards, execution of a general release by transferring owners, prospective transferee meeting our business and financial standards, transferee executing the then-current Franchise Agreement, transferee executing a general release, providing copies of all transfer contracts, payment of a $7,500 transfer fee, transferee (or 20%+ owners) agreeing to be personally bound, franchisee remaining liable for prior obligations, transferee obtaining all necessary third-party consents, and transferee's Designated Manager completing initial training. |
| Termination for Cause | We have the right to terminate without opportunity to cure if you fail to establish/equip the business, fail to complete training, make material misrepresentation, are convicted of a felony, disclose confidential information, abandon the business, transfer control without approval, fail to maintain Designated Manager supervision for 180 days after death/incapacity, understate amounts due by more than 3% on two or more occasions, are adjudicated bankrupt, misuse Marks, fail to submit reports/pay fees on two or more occasions, violate health/safety laws, engage in unauthorized alcohol sales, engage in exclusively reserved franchisor activity, fail to comply with law after notice, repeatedly breach the Agreement, default under other agreements, fail to obtain financing within 60 days, or fail to select an approved site within 120 days. For other defaults (e.g., failure to pay amounts due, non-compliance with specifications), you may have 5 or 30 days to cure after notice. |
| Non-Compete Period | 3 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the Agreement and for three (3) years after its expiration or termination, neither you, your owners, nor certain employees may directly or indirectly own an interest in, manage, operate, or provide services to any Competitive Business within a thirty (30) mile radius of your Approved Location or any other MONSTER MINI GOLF™ Business. You are also prohibited from soliciting customers or employees of the franchisor or other franchisees during this period. The franchisor reserves the right to reduce the scope of this covenant without your consent. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchised Business must always be under the direct full-time supervision of a Designated Manager. If you are an individual, you are the Designated Manager. If you are a business entity, you select an individual to be the Designated Manager. The Designated Manager must attend and satisfactorily complete our initial training program before opening. Anyone owning a 20% or greater interest in a business entity franchisee must personally guarantee all obligations under the Franchise Agreement. |
| Required Suppliers | Many products, supplies, and services, including point-of-sale system and software, certain advertising and marketing items, branded retail merchandise, certain redemption items, certain arcade, bowling and amusement equipment, and laser tag software, vests, guns and supplies may only be purchased from Approved Suppliers. Our Affiliate, Twisted Toybox, is currently the only Approved Supplier of the Phase II Build-Out Package (including sound, lighting and effects package, golf course materials, construction materials and services, and props) and the Laser Tag Arena Theming Package. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisees must purchase goods and services from us, our Affiliate, or Approved Suppliers, or in accordance with our standards and specifications. If a franchisee wishes to use an unapproved item, service, or supplier, they must submit sufficient information for franchisor approval, which may be denied in our sole discretion. We reserve the right to designate ourselves or our affiliates as the only Approved Supplier for certain products and services. We may revoke approval of any item, service, or supplier at any time. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | In the year ending December 31, 2021, our affiliate Twisted Toybox received $219,107.00 of its total revenue from required purchases or leases by our franchisees. We and our affiliates may derive revenue and other material benefits, including rebates (approximately 0.5% to 22% of total purchases) from some suppliers based on franchisee purchases, and we have no obligation to pass these on to franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | Yes |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your lease or other obligations. You have the option, but are not required to, seek financing through a third-party lender with whom we have a relationship, Benetrends Financial. If you obtain financing with Benetrends Financial, the terms of your financing will be determined by your agreement with them. We will receive a $1000 referral fee for each loan Benetrends Financial issues to one of our referred franchisees. |
Monster Mini Golf Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Average Revenue
$888K
Median Revenue
$872K
Revenue Range
$355K – $1.2M
Sample Size
19 units
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Monster Mini Golf Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMonster Mini Golf 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.
Monster Mini Golf System Growth
Total Units
23
Franchised
18
Company-Owned
5
Monster Mini Golf currently operates 18 franchised locations and 5 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 21 |
| 2021 | 0 | 3 | 18 |
Transfers: 2 | Closures: 3
State Registrations
Registered in 16 states: CA, CT, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, OR, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$1.3M
Net Income
$460K
Total Assets
$1.3M
Audited by OTRANDO PORCARO & ASSOCIATES for year ending December 31.
Monster Mini Golf Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Monster Mini Golf franchise ranges from $653,560 to $793,555, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $35,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Monster Mini Golf charges a royalty fee of 7% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales (subject to increase up to 3%) contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Monster Mini Golf 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 Monster Mini Golf to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
According to the Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, Monster Mini Golf franchise owners report average revenue of $888K and median revenue of $872K. This is based on a sample of 19 units. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Monster Mini Golf has been franchising since 2005. The FDD shows an investment range of $653,560-$793,555, a 7% 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 $35,000 and the total investment ranges from $653,560 to $793,555 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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