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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Finding A Great Site

Learn how we identify, secure, and structure high-performance locations designed for visibility, accessibility, and long-term profitability.

Site Selection

Our initial focus is on Major Regional Shopping Centers — high-traffic destinations typically featuring:

  • 100+ tenants

  • Multiple national anchor brands (e.g., Nordstrom, Macy’s)

  • Established food and entertainment zones

  • Significant built-in parking and infrastructure

These centers are actively evolving.

As traditional retail faces pressure from e-commerce, landlords are prioritizing experience-driven tenants that attract foot traffic and increase dwell time.

Links Golf Cafe is exactly the type of experiential concept they are seeking.

Strategic Positioning Within the Center

Rather than competing for premium storefronts, we intentionally target:

👉 Underutilized or “dead wing” areas

This creates multiple advantages:

  • Easier access for Members bringing golf clubs

  • Convenient, often free parking near the entrance

  • Reduced congestion compared to main corridors

  • Significantly lower lease costs

This strategy allows us to secure prime square footage at below-market rates, while still benefiting from the overall traffic of the center.

Ideal Location Criteria

We target locations that meet the following:

  • Minimum 6,000 square feet

  • Minimum 60 feet of frontage

  • Strong accessibility from exterior entrances

  • Proximity to complementary traffic drivers (dining, entertainment, fitness)

Market Intelligence Resources

To support site selection across multiple markets, we leverage curated data on major retail centers:

Lease Negotiation Strategy

One of the most powerful advantages of our model is how we structure leases.

Major Regional Shopping Centers are highly motivated to attract experiential tenants — which creates an opportunity to negotiate significant economic incentives.

Tenant Improvement Allowances (TI’s)

Landlords frequently provide Tenant Improvement (TI) funding — capital used to offset buildout costs.

These incentives can include:

  • Free rent periods

  • Free CAM (Common Area Maintenance) charges

  • Direct cash contributions toward construction

Typical Outcomes

Through experienced negotiation, it is common to secure:

  • $10 to $50 per square foot in TI funding

  • Multiple months of free rent

  • Favorable lease terms aligned with ramp-up

Real Example

For a 6,000 sq ft location

  • $10 per sq ft = $60,000 in TI funding

Structured over a 5-year lease:

  • ~$1,000/month repayment

  • 0% interest (built into lease terms)

👉 Result:


A direct reduction in upfront construction capital, improving overall project returns.

Built-In Advantage

One of our Founders previously worked with the largest shopping center developers in North America and has personally negotiated hundreds of leases.

This experience translates into:

  • Strong landlord relationships

  • Proven negotiation leverage

  • Consistently favorable deal structures

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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