Franchising
Canada's best indoor golf simulator franchise. Automated 24/7 access, TrackMan iO in every bay, six locations open across Ontario and three more on the way in Alberta and Manitoba. Here's how the business works, in plain language.
Operating locations
6
Ontario
In development
3
Alberta, Manitoba
Gross margin on bookings
85%+
automated, unstaffed
Hours open
24/7
365 days
Start here
What a franchise is, what the FDD is, who does what, and franchise vs independent.
OpenSide-by-side financials against QSR, fitness and other golf simulator franchises.
OpenOperating, in-development and available markets across Canada.
OpenInitial investment range, royalty and brand fund, and a format comparison.
OpenHow a five-bay location earns, what it costs to run, and how many booked hours a day it takes to break even.
OpenWhy a national brand gets you further with lenders, and how we support your application.
OpenLease → build-out → open, phase by phase.
OpenShort qualification, then the disclosure document.
OpenEach Shotgun Golf location runs entirely through our proprietary booking and access system — no staff required. Members book online, receive an access code, and enjoy a premium TrackMan experience, 24/7.
From serious players to casual groups, Shotgun Golf appeals to anyone who loves golf — without needing a full 18 holes or a sunny day. We've perfected a premium, tech-driven atmosphere that feels more like a members-only lounge than a simulator bay. Each bay features:
Franchisees benefit from a complete turnkey system designed for efficiency and growth:
Key facts
Unit economics
Operating break-even
3 of 24 hours booked per bay
Covers rent, royalty and brand fund, software, utilities and consumables. Before financing, your own draw and tax.
Break-even with loan payments
5 of 24 hours booked per bay
Roughly four to five hours, depending on how much you finance and on what terms. Everything booked beyond this is yours.
Occupancy is easiest to picture as booked hours per bay per day. A bay is available 24 hours a day, so the model does not need a full house. Because there is no payroll and most costs are fixed, every hour booked past break-even is mostly margin.
FAQ
The FDD is the document a franchisor must give you at least 14 days before you sign a franchise agreement or pay any money. In Ontario that's under the Arthur Wishart Act; Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick and PEI have equivalent laws. Inside you'll find the franchisor's background, every fee and cost, financial statements, a list of current and former franchisees, territory rights, both sides' obligations and a copy of the franchise agreement. The Franchising 101 page walks through it in plain language.
The modelled initial investment for a five-bay location is $475K to $610K before HST, covering the franchise fee, TrackMan iO simulators, bay build-out, leasehold improvements, furniture, deposit and working capital. The Franchise Disclosure Document itemizes every line.
A 7% royalty and a 3% brand marketing fund, both on gross revenue. Technology and software licences are itemized in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
No. Locations run unstaffed. Booking, payment, access codes and bay automation are handled by the platform, so your time goes into marketing, upkeep and your members rather than a front desk.
We describe occupancy as booked hours per bay per day. In our illustrative model a five-bay location covers its operating costs at about three booked hours per bay per day out of 24 available, and covers a typical loan payment at roughly four to five. Because there is no payroll and most costs are fixed, hours booked beyond that are mostly margin. The full model comes with the Franchise Disclosure Document.
TrackMan iO, the dual-radar launch monitor used by PGA Tour players, in every bay. It tracks 30+ data points per shot and includes 400+ virtual courses.
Territories are available across Ontario outside our existing markets, including Southwestern, Eastern and Northern Ontario, and in Alberta, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Six locations operate in Ontario today and three more are opening in Alberta and Manitoba. Tell us the market you have in mind when you request the FDD.
Most owners combine equity with bank financing. Being part of a national franchise system with standardized build costs and a documented operating model makes lenders more comfortable, and equipment and leasehold improvements are eligible for the government-backed Canada Small Business Financing Loan program. The franchise team provides the financial model and introductions to franchise-lending specialists.
About four months in the ideal case. Build-out is the long pole at three to four months; financing, site selection and design overlap with it, operator training is three days during construction, and equipment install and launch fill the final weeks. Design and permits need at least a month and are the open variable, since municipal permit timing cannot be guaranteed.
Fill in the short form on the Request the FDD page. We'll reply within two business days. If you meet our investment guidelines, we'll send a short confidentiality agreement, set up a discovery call, and provide the FDD after that call.
Let's Build Your Shotgun Golf
If you've been looking for a business that runs on technology rather than staffing, earns around the clock and comes with a brand golfers already know, we'd love to talk.
A note on the numbers. The figures on this site are illustrative. They are drawn from our own operating model for a five-bay Ontario location and are here to show how the business works, not to predict what any individual location will earn. Your Franchise Disclosure Document is the definitive reference, and where anything here differs from it, the FDD applies.