Golf VXFranchise Cost, Revenue & Review 2026
Data from FDD filing
FranchiseVerdict summary · 2026
A Golf VX franchise requires a total initial investment of $340K – $2.6M, including a $35K franchise fee and an ongoing 6.0% royalty[2]. The 2026 FDD does not disclose unit-level revenue (no Item 19). Verdict grade: D. Run a live ROI scan →
Data last verified June 18, 2026 · figures per the 2026 FDD issuance
Overview
- Investment
- $340K – $2.6M
- 26th pct Recreation & …
- Avg gross sales
- N/A
- 23rd pct Recreation & …
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- 6th pct Recreation & …
- Units
- 3
- 11th pct Recreation & …
- SBA default
- N/A
Quick verdict · Recreation & Entertainment · color = vs category peers
Green = >15% above Recreation & Entertainment avg · No shading = within ±15% · Red = >15% below avg · Source: FDD filings + SBA 7(a)
Data from public FDD filings and SBA records. Not financial advice. Methodology
Started franchising in 2024. Newer systems carry more uncertainty but may offer better territories.
Bottom line
- Total investment $340K – $2.6M including a $35K franchise fee, 6.0% ongoing royalty.
- No Item 19 financial performance data disclosed. The franchisor chose not to publish revenue figures.
- Verdict D (Below Average) with a risk score of 77/100.
- No Item 19 financial performance representation. Without franchisor-disclosed revenue data, you'll need to gather unit economics directly from existing franchisees.
Item 1 · who you're contracting with
The Franchisor
- Legal entity
- Golf VX Franchising, LLC
- Parent company
- Golf VX Corp.
- Incorporated in
- IL
- HQ
- 1945 Techny Road, #8, Northbrook, Illinois 60062
- Auditor
- PNJK Partners LLP
- Audited financials
- Franchisor revenue
- $0
- Most recent fiscal year
Overview
About
Golf VX franchisees operate golf entertainment/instruction centers or golf-related venues, likely combining simulator technology, coaching services, and retail/food operations. Day-to-day operations include managing customer bookings, instructor scheduling, equipment maintenance, facility upkeep, and point-of-sale management while paying 6% of gross sales to corporate.
- CEO
- Kyu Choi
- Headquarters
- IL
- Founded
- 2023
- FDD year
- 2026
- States available
- 2
FDD Item 7 · 2026 filing
Initial investment breakdown
| Cost component | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee | $35K | $35K |
| Working capital (3–6 mo) | $12K | $156K |
| Equipment, build-out, other | $293K | $2.4M |
| Total initial investment | $340K | $2.6M |
Source: Golf VX 2026 FDD, Items 5 and 7[2]. “Equipment, build-out, other” is computed as total minus disclosed line items above.
Item 7 · what it costs to open + operate
The Vitals
- Total investment
- $340K – $2.6M
- Better than avg vs category
- Liquid capital req'd
- $12K – $156K
- Better than avg vs category
- Franchise fee
- $35K – $35K
- Better than avg vs category
- Royalty
- 6.0%
- Gross Sales · typical 6–8%
- Ad fund
- 2.0%
- typical 3–5%
- Total fee load
- 8.0%
- vs 9–13% typical
Ongoing fees · Item 6
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty | 6.0% of gross sales |
| Marketing / ad fund | 2.0% of gross sales |
| Technology fee | $2K |
| Transfer fee | $15K |
| Renewal fee | $5K |
| Total fee load | 8.0% of rev |
Financial Performance
This franchisor did not disclose financial performance representations in Item 19, or our extractor could not parse them.
vs Recreation & Entertainment averages
How Golf VX Compares
Unit growth
Item 20 · unit dynamics
The Growth Chart
- Total units
- 3
- Opened
- 2
- Last reporting year
- Closed
- 0
- Turnover rate
- 0.0%
- Company-owned
- 1
- Corporate units in the system
- % franchised
- 67%
- vs corporate-owned
3-year detail · Item 20
- Transfers (3yr)
- 0
Year-over-year franchised unit counts and net change. Source: FDD Item 20.
Item 20 · 3 states with active franchisees
The Territory Map
Derived from franchisee contact records. Shows states with at least one current operator. Not where the franchisor is registered to sell new units (that data is re-extracting in a future refresh).
States derived from franchisee contact records (FDD Item 20). Shows states with at least one current operator on file. Full state registration data (Item 12) will appear on a future FDD refresh.
SBA loan performance
Government records
SBA Loan Data
Aggregated from SBA 7(a) and 504 loan disclosures, public data unique to FranchiseVerdict.
No SBA loan data available for this brand.
Risk analysis
FranchiseVerdict rating + FDD Items 3, 5, 6, 12, 17
Risk & Legal
Golf VX presents HIGH RISK due to a microscopic 3-unit system with active fraud litigation, undisclosed financial metrics, and potential franchisor solvency concerns—unsuitable for most investors.
Audited financials (Item 21)
Yes · PNJK Partners LLP
Franchisor revenue (Item 21)
Franchisor entity revenue (not unit-level)
Score breakdown · what drove the 77 / 100 rating
- 01MINOROnly 3 units systemwide with unknown growth trajectory indicates minimal market validation and potential system contraction risk
- 02HIGHActive litigation involving founder/principal alleging breach of contract and fraudulent concealment creates credibility and operational uncertainty
- 03MEDNo disclosed average revenue or net income data prevents ROI assessment and suggests either poor performance or deliberate opacity
- 04MEDHigh investment range ($339K-$2.5M) with 6% royalty on undisclosed sales creates profitability uncertainty and potential cash flow stress
- 05HIGHGoing concern status is FALSE, which may indicate accounting/solvency red flags at corporate level
- 06MINORTiny franchisee base (3 units) means minimal peer support network and franchisor scalability concerns
- 07HIGH10-year term is long commitment for an unproven, litigation-encumbered, sub-5-unit system
Severity inferred from the FDD text · not a regulatory classification
FDD Items 5, 6, 12, 17 · continued from Risk & Legal
Contract & Territory Detail
| Initial term | 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 5 years |
| Allowed renewalsℹ | 2 |
| Territory type | Radius and Population |
| Protected territory | Yes |
| Online sales rights | Restricted |
| Franchisor can compete | Yes |
| Hire a manager? | Allowed |
| Owner-operator | Required |
| Non-compete (years)ℹ | 2 years |
| Right of first refusalℹ | Yes |
| Termination notice | 30 days |
| Mandatory arbitration | Yes |
| Jury trial waiver | Yes |
| Governing law | Illinois |
| Litigation count | 1 |
Items 10, 11
Training & Operations
- Classroom training
- 15 hrs
- On-the-job training
- 25 hrs
- POS system
- Toast and Square
- Operating tech stack
Items 5 & 11
Franchisor Support
Technology: Toast and Square
Item 20 · call current owners
Franchisee Contacts
3 owners to call
Name · phone · city · state. Extracted from FDD Item 20
FDD download
Golf VX · FDD (2026) PDF
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to open a Golf VX franchise?
The total investment to open a Golf VX franchise ranges from $340K – $2.6M, with an initial franchise fee of $35K. This includes real estate, equipment, inventory, and working capital as disclosed in their Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).
What do Golf VX franchise owners earn?
Golf VX does not disclose average franchise owner earnings in their FDD Item 19. Not all franchisors are required to make financial performance representations. We recommend asking existing franchisees directly about their financial experience.
What is Golf VX's franchise failure rate?
SBA 7(a) loan charge-off data is not available for Golf VX (fewer than 10 loans on file). Charge-off rates are one way to gauge franchise risk, but not all franchise loans go through the SBA program. We recommend reviewing turnover and closure data in the FDD and speaking with current franchisees.
How many Golf VX franchise locations are there?
As of their most recent FDD filing, Golf VX has 3 total units in the United States, including 0 franchised units and 1 company-owned units. 2 new units were opened in the latest reporting year.
Is Golf VX a good franchise to buy?
FranchiseVerdict rates Golf VX as a D-grade franchise with a risk score of 77 out of 100, based on our analysis of investment costs, revenue data, SBA loan performance, and growth trends. Our rating is based solely on publicly available FDD and government data; we recommend speaking with current franchisees before making any investment decision. This is not investment advice.
Data sourced from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) FOIA records. Not financial advice.
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Data extracted from public FDD filings and SBA 7(a) loan disclosures (FOIA). This information is provided for research purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or investment advice. Verify all figures with the franchisor's current Franchise Disclosure Document before making any investment decision.