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Drive Your Success with a GOLF VX Franchise!

Tap into the rapidly expanding indoor golf market and invest in your future with a simulator franchise that delivers innovation and profitability

Golf VX is a premiere entertainment facility featuring indoor golf simulators and food & beverage service. We offer Memberships, leagues, events, coaching, and many other revenue drivers.

Why become a franchisee?

According to the “Open for Opportunity” market research, franchised businesses:

Drive 1.8 times higher sales than comparable non-franchise establishments.

Provide 2.3 times as many jobs than their non-franchise counterparts.

Pass their success on to employees in the form of higher wages and benefits and greater opportunity for advancement.

Becoming a franchise owner with Golf VX gives you access to this and so much more.

The Advantages of Golf VX

Access to cutting edge, proprietary technology.

Growing interest in off-course golf by all ages, men and women alike.

Multiple revenue streams:

Monthly Memberships

Lessons

Pro Shop Products

Bay Rental Fees

Leagues

Parties & Private Events

MEET OUR FOUNDER

Kyu Choi, a successful telecommunications entrepreneur from Chicagoland, is the visionary behind Golf VX. A devoted family man with four children, Kyu balances his career with his love for golf, practicing daily with the goal of continuous improvement. His vision for Golf VX is to connect people through indoor golf, building a vibrant community around the growing sport. Kyu’s entrepreneurial spirit is matched by his commitment to family. When he founded Golf VX, he discovered his wife Gina’s dream of becoming a Golf Teaching Pro—a dream she had put aside for their family. Now, Kyu is committed to helping her achieve it, demonstrating his passion for both family and golf. He is equally dedicated to the success of Golf VX franchisees, offering an incredible network of support and resources to help his business partners flourish. Kyu believes that each individual franchisee’s success is vital to the mission of Golf VX and is focused on creating a network of shared success and mutual support.

History & Growth

From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a leading indoor golf venue by combining passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Over the years, we’ve expanded our offerings, upgraded our technology, and built a loyal community of golf enthusiasts.

Launched indoor golf brand ‘T-Up’

2012

Asian Market Expansion

2013

Changed company name to ‘Kakao VX’

2017

T2 golf simulator launched

2020

Our leadership team brought the Golf VX technology to the US Market

2023

Ownership opportunities became available in January

2024

The first Golf VX location opened in Arlington Heights

2024

Start Up Investment

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FAQs

"We want our owners to be involved in the management of the business, but not working “in” the business. Most of our franchise owners will be focused on hospitality, marketing and business development."
"Yes. We believe some owners will operate multiple facilities. We offer a 50% discount on initial franchise fees for owners who commit to additional units later, plus a multi-unit development program."
"Between 4,000 and 15,000 square feet depending on the model you choose. Either way, things like drive by traffic, customer demographics, parking and co-tenants matter. We have established site criteria and guidelines which will help you evaluate real estate for your Golf VX location."
"You could be open in about 2 to 4 months choosing our Academy franchise model. If you choose our full entertainment model serving food and beverages, the timeline would be 7 to 9 months."
"Typically between 3 and 6 full time and part time employees per shift."
"Startup costs include the initial franchise fee and estimated expenses for buildout, furniture, fixtures, equipment, grand opening and 3-months of working capital."