With a track record of having built 187 coffee bars, our Founders launch
“possibly the most advanced start-up in franchise history”
– Entrepreneur Magazine
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Key Operating Costs & Estimates
This section outlines the primary operating expenses for a Links Golf Cafe™, excluding wages and salaries.
We’ve divided these into:
- Variable Expenses (scale with revenue)
- Fixed Expenses (largely stable month-to-month)
🟩 Variable Expenses
These costs increase as revenue grows.
Food & Beverage Costs
👉 Typically 32% – 34% of sales
We leverage preferred supplier relationships and buying groups to help reduce these costs where possible.
Membership & Event Costs
These vary depending on the specific offering.
👉 See the Assumptions Sheet in the Pro Forma for detailed projections.
Advertising
👉 Budget approximately 5% of Gross Revenue
Promotions
👉 Budget approximately 5% of Gross Revenue
These include campaigns, incentives, and customer acquisition initiatives.
System Rental Fee
👉 7% of Gross Revenue
This supports:
- the AI Revenue Operating System
- ongoing system improvements
- marketing infrastructure
- support and training
Franchise Marketing Fund
👉 Typically 2% – 5% of Gross Revenue
Set by the Franchise Advisory Council, this fund supports brand-level marketing and growth initiatives.
Percentage Rent (if applicable)
In some large shopping centers:
👉 5% – 6% above a defined sales threshold
Our goal is to negotiate this out wherever possible.
👉 When applicable, it generally reflects strong performance.
🟩 Fixed Expenses
These are relatively stable and do not fluctuate directly with customer volume.
Lease Rent
A typical Links Golf Cafe™ is approximately 7,000+ square feet.
Market rates: $30 – $75 per sq. ft. annually
Target range: $30 – $35 per sq. ft. annually
👉 Example:
$50/sq. ft. = ~$300,000/year (~$25,000/month)
Strategic Site Selection Advantage
We focus on:
- high-traffic shopping centers
- underutilized (“dead wing”) locations
easy access and parking
This often results in:
- reduced rent
- significant Tenant Improvement (TI) contributions
- favorable lease terms
Common Area Maintenance (CAM)
Also known as “Triple Net”
👉 Typically $18 – $38 per sq. ft. annually
This covers:
- maintenance
- shared services
- property management
We actively negotiate these costs and explore creative strategies to reduce them.
Legal, Audit & Bookkeeping
👉 Approximately $1,450/month
Includes:
- financial reporting
- compliance
- accounting systems
Utilities
👉 Approximately $1,650/month
Varies by location and may be partially included in CAM.
Maintenance & Repair
👉 Approximately $2,500/month
Includes:
- simulator screen replacement
- projector maintenance
- general upkeep
Licenses & Insurance
👉 Approximately $225/month
Office Expenses
👉 Approximately $250/month
Miscellaneous Expenses
👉 Approximately $500 – $900/month
Includes:
- security
- bank fees
- minor operating costs
Financing Costs
Varies based on:
- capital structure
- lending terms
👉 These can be reduced through:
- Tenant Improvement allowances
- Founders Club pre-sales
🟩 What This Means
The Links Golf Cafe™ model is designed to:
balance fixed and variable costs
create multiple revenue streams to support overhead
improve performance through system optimization
Combined with our:
👉 AI Revenue Operating System
👉 Founders Club pre-sale strategy
…the goal is to create a business that ramps efficiently and improves over time.
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.
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