Indoor golf lounge with several bays

Golfers and members, friend groups, office teams, birthday and event bookings, and league players.

Hourly bay fees, memberships, league fees, private event packages, plus food and drink sales, and sometimes lessons or club fitting through partners.

• Managing a team and rosters
• Event sales and customer service
• Budgeting and cash flow
• Hospitality basics

• Liquor licensing varies by province and can take time, check your provincial regulator
• Food service usually needs a permit or inspection from your local public health unit
• Fit-out, ventilation and fire code requirements can add large costs, check early
• Commercial general liability insurance, plus WCB or WSIB coverage once you hire (rules vary by province)
• Simulator software must be licensed for commercial use
• Winter is usually the busy season, so plan for a quieter summer
• High fixed costs mean slow weeks can hurt, keep a cash buffer

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $150,000 to $450,000, depending on the venue, how many simulator bays you install, the fit-out and whether you add a bar or snack area. Get detailed quotes before you commit.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $15,000 to $60,000, depending on the number of bays, memberships, leagues, group bookings and food and drink sales. Winter is usually busier, and high fixed costs mean you should keep a cash buffer.

Check liquor licensing with your provincial regulator, food service permits with your local public health unit, and fit-out, ventilation and fire code requirements early. Also check commercial insurance, WCB or WSIB coverage when hiring, and commercial software licensing.