With a track record of having built 187 coffee bars, our Founders launch
“possibly the most advanced start-up in franchise history”

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Development & Launch Timeline

From initial commitment to grand opening, our process is designed to build momentum, reduce risk, and generate revenue before the doors ever open.

Unlike traditional concepts that build first and hope demand follows, Links Golf Cafe is engineered to create demand, community, and cash flow before construction begins.

Phase 0: Founders Club Pre-Sale (Weeks 1–12)

Before construction begins, we activate one of the most powerful parts of our model:

👉 Pre-selling Founders Club memberships

During this phase:

  • Early Members secure exclusive Founding Charter positions

  • Significant upfront capital is generated

  • A built-in community begins forming

  • Local awareness and demand accelerateure

This model is inspired by ClubCorp, which used this strategy to build over One Billion USD in golf assets.

👉 Outcome:


Revenue, demand, and community established before construction begins

👉 (Learn more about the Founders Club model here →)

Phase 1: Pre-Construction Planning (Weeks 8–16, overlapping Phase 0)

While Founders Club sales are underway, we simultaneously begin:

  • Architectural design and layout

  • Engineering coordination

  • Permitting preparation

  • Vendor and contractor alignment

👉 Key Advantage:

Sales and development happen in parallel, reducing total time to opening.

👉 Outcome:

Fully designed space ready for approvals and build

Phase 2: Permitting & Approvals (Weeks 12–20)

We navigate the permitting process alongside local authorities:

  • Building permits

  • Health and food service approvals

  • Electrical and mechanical permits

  • Landlord approval

Because of our standardized model, this process is streamlined and repeatable.

👉 Outcome:


Approved plans ready for construction

Phase 3: Construction & Buildout (Weeks 16–28)

This is where the vision becomes reality:

  • Demolition and site preparation

  • Framing, electrical, and plumbing installation

  • Simulator infrastructure and AV setup

  • Flooring, lighting, and finish work

  • Kitchen and service area buildout

We coordinate closely with contractors to ensure timelines and budgets stay on track.

👉 Outcome:


Fully built, branded Links Golf Cafe environment

Phase 4: Equipment Installation & Setup (Weeks 22–30)

As construction nears completion:

  • Golf simulators installed and calibrated

  • POS systems and technology configured

  • Furniture, fixtures, and décor installed

  • Menu systems and kitchen equipment tested

👉 Outcome:


Fully operational facility ready for training

Phase 5: Training & Soft Opening (Weeks 26–32)

Before opening to the public:

  • Staff hiring and onboarding

  • Operational systems training

  • Marketing campaigns activated

  • Founders Club Member onboarding

  • Soft opening events and live testing

👉 Outcome:


Confident team, refined operations, early revenue

Phase 6: Grand Opening (Weeks 30–34)

Your official launch is designed to create immediate momentum:

  • Grand opening event

  • Community and business outreach

  • Strategic partnerships activated

  • Full marketing rollout

👉 Outcome:


Strong launch with visibility, demand, and built-in customer base

The Links Golf Cafe™ Advantage

We Don’t Start with Construction. We Start with Demand.

Most concepts:

  • Build → Open → Hope

Links Golf Cafe:

  • Build demand → Build community → Build the space → Launch with momentum

Systemized, Not Custom

Our model is:

  • Repeatable

  • Scalable

  • Continuously refined

This reduces delays, eliminates guesswork, and improves execution across every location

Designed for Speed and Capital Efficiency

Because we:

  • Pre-sell memberships

  • Overlap development phases

  • Leverage landlord incentives

We significantly reduce:

  • Upfront capital requirements

  • Time to revenue

  • Operational risk)

Why consider a franchise instead of building it on your own?

The advantage comes down to three key factors: proven systems, strategic buying power, and marketing designed to drive results.

At Links Golf Cafe™, this is amplified by our AI Revenue Operating System and eight integrated revenue streams - working together to simplify operations, increase efficiency, and maximize performance across every location.

Our Five Stage Franchise

Awarding Process

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