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Own the Future of Indoor Golf

Become a franchisee of a turnkey indoor golf business built for growth, innovation, and community appeal.
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Your indoor golf business starts here.

Golf VX franchise options fit a range of investment levels: from focused 3-5 bay facilities to full multi-bay destinations with food, drinks, and events. Advanced tech, thoughtful design, and a streamlined operational blueprint make it simple for franchisees to launch, operate, and grow a successful indoor golf business.

Lab Overview

A Smarter, Simpler Way to Own a Golf Business

Semi-Passive Ownership: Golf VX Labs run with autonomous access, monitoring, and control systems, allowing franchisees to operate efficiently with minimal staffing.

Predictable Monthly Revenue: Memberships drive strong recurring income, supported by golfers who value consistent, high-quality practice time.

Smaller Footprint: With flexible space requirements and a lighter buildout, Labs are easier to place, faster to open, and more accessible for new

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Lounge Overview

A High-Energy, High-Revenue Golf Lounge Concept

Turnkey Franchise Systems: With integrated tech, design support, and operational playbooks, Golf VX delivers a seamless hospitality model that frees operators to focus on scaling.

Multiple Revenue Streams: With league play, bay rentals, events, and food and beverage sales, Lounges generate diversified revenue that increases spend per guest and extends peak hours.

Scalable Social Destination: Modern, high-energy venues backed by Golf VX technology and programs give franchisees a scalable, repeatable model that thrives in a wide range of markets.

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The Advantages of Golf VX

Proprietary, Industry-Leading Golf Technology

End-to-End Franchise Support System

Multiple Business Models to Fit Any Market

A Modern Simulator Experience Customers Prefer

Community-driven Growth and Scalability

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Why become a Franchisee?

According to the “Open for Opportunity” market research, franchised businesses:

Drive 1.8 times higher sales than comparable non-franchise establishments.

Provide 2.3 times as many jobs than their non-franchise counterparts.

Pass their success on to employees in the form of higher wages and benefits and greater opportunity for advancement.

Becoming a franchise owner with Golf VX gives you access to this and so much more.

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Meet our Founder

Kyu Choi, a successful telecommunications entrepreneur from Chicagoland, is the visionary behind Golf VX. A devoted family man with four children, Kyu balances his career with his love for golf, practicing daily with the goal of continuous improvement. His vision for Golf VX is to connect people through indoor golf, building a vibrant community around the growing sport. Kyu’s entrepreneurial spirit is matched by his commitment to family. When he founded Golf VX, he realized his wife Gina’s dream of becoming a Golf Teaching Pro, a dream she had put aside for their family. Now, Kyu is committed to helping her achieve it, demonstrating his passion for both family and golf. He is equally dedicated to the success of Golf VX franchisees, offering an incredible network of support and resources to help his business partners flourish. Kyu believes that each individual franchisee’s success is vital to the mission of Golf VX and is focused on creating a network of shared success and mutual support.

Culture

Fun Responsibility Integrity Excellence Nurture Drive Service

Mission

Connecting everyone, everywhere, every day through the love of golf

Vision

Golf VX continuously drives the latest and greatest innovations in golf simulator technology and indoor golf business operations

History & Growth

From humble beginnings, we’ve grown into a leading indoor golf venue by combining passion, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Over the years, we’ve expanded our offerings, upgraded our technology, and built a loyal community of golf enthusiasts.

Launched indoor golf brand ‘T-Up’

2012

Asian Market Expansion

2013

Changed company name to ‘Kakao VX’

2017

Kakao VX launches in the US as 'Golf VX'

2023

Golf VX launches flagship venue in Chicago, IL

2024

Golf VX launches first franchise location in
Boston, MA

2025

Golf VX launches second franchise location in Atlanta, GA

2026

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