Themed mini golf course

Families, teens, date-night couples, tourists, and groups booking birthday parties, team outings or school trips.

Per-round admission, with discounts for kids and groups. Extra income from birthday party packages, snacks and drinks, private bookings and season passes.

• Customer service and managing seasonal staff
• Basic maintenance such as turf, paint and landscaping
• Local marketing and social media
• Budgeting around a seasonal business

• Zoning, building permits and site plan approval, check with your city or county before you commit to land
• General liability insurance, plus workers' compensation once you hire staff
• A health department permit if you sell food or drinks, and your state's rules on sales tax registration
• Seasonal and weather-dependent income, so check your cash flow for off-season months
• Accessibility requirements, such as the ADA, and safety of the playing surface
• Construction costs and timelines can vary a lot, so get several quotes

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $100,000 to $400,000, depending on land, construction and extras such as a snack window or party area. Construction costs and timelines can vary a lot, so get several quotes.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $6,000 to $30,000, depending on your site, the season and extras such as parties. Income is seasonal and weather-dependent, so check your cash flow for off-season months.

Check zoning, building permits and site plan approval with your city or county before committing to land. Also check general liability insurance, workers' compensation once you hire, a health department permit if you sell food or drinks, state sales tax registration and ADA accessibility.