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Five Iron Golf Franchise Cost and Profit

FDD-based startup cost, franchise fee, revenue, profit, SBA default rate, and investment risk signals for Five Iron Golf.

Based on 2025 FDD · 7 filings in corpus

FranchiseIQ Score
62
C
Moderate Risk
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Health Score
D
54/100
4/7 metrics · Medium confidence
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Cost and profit at a glance

How much does a Five Iron Golf franchise cost and make?

Based on FDDIQ's FDD corpus, a Five Iron Golf franchise shows an estimated initial investment of $1.7M – $4.4M. Reported owner economics show $287K. Use the links below to compare the cost, revenue, SBA loan history, and ROI against other franchises before you request the full FDD.

Startup Cost
$1.7M – $4.4M
Total initial investment
Profit / Revenue
$287K
FDD Item 19 signal
Payback Signal
10.6 years
Modeled return metric
SBA Default Rate
No matched SBA history
Loan repayment history
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Quick fee read: $50K franchise fee · 9% royalty/ad burden. These figures are directional screening data, not a substitute for reading the current FDD and speaking with existing operators.

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Five Iron Golf Franchise Analysis

Five Iron Golf requires a total initial investment of $1.7M to $4.4M (midpoint approximately $3.1M), with an initial franchise fee of $50K. The ongoing fee burden is 9% (7% royalty plus 2% advertising fund). This is below the industry average of approximately 18.1%, leaving more margin for the operator.

According to Item 19 of the 2025 FDD, the median revenue for Five Iron Golf locations is $2.2M. The implied franchisee EBITDA is approximately $287K, based on the margin assumptions disclosed in the FDD. The estimated cash-on-cash return is 9.4% with a payback period of approximately 10.6 years.

Five Iron Golf operates approximately 0 franchised units.

Prospective franchisees should verify all figures against the most recent FDD, conduct validation calls with multiple existing franchisees, and consult with a franchise attorney before signing any agreement.

Analysis based on 2025 FDD filing. FDDIQ Editorial Team · Methodology

Total Investment Range$1.7M$4.4M
MinMid: $3.1MMax

Key Metrics

Franchise Fee
$50K
Royalty Rate
7%
Ad Fund Rate
2%
Total Burden
9.0%
Royalty + ad fund
Units (2023)
-
Net Unit Growth
-
Year over year
Cash-on-Cash Return
9.4%
Annual estimated return
Payback Period
10.6 yrs
Break-even timeline
SBA Default Rate
~3–8%
Fewer than 50 loans on record
Median Revenue
$2.2M
Item 19 disclosed
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Five Iron Golf vs. Fitness Average

MetricFive Iron GolfFitness Avg
SBA Default Rate - 3.8%
Cash-on-Cash Return9.4%18.1%
Total Investment$3.1M$420K

Industry averages based on FranchiseIQ corpus benchmarks. ▲ = better than avg, ▼ = worse.

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Data sourced from publicly filed Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDDs) submitted to state franchise regulators. SBA loan data from public SBA 7(a) records. Information reflects the most recent FDD filing in our database and may not reflect current terms. Always verify with the franchisor's current FDD before making any investment decision. Not legal or financial advice.

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