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X-Golf

FDD-based analysis. Item-level data. No franchisor input.

X-Golf costs $1,153,500 to $1,803,850 to open (2026 FDD Item 7), with a Variable fee model fee structure. Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Litigation History, and Term & Exit Terms, Strength on Unit Economics and Operator Validation. Independent analysis, no commissions, no franchisor revenue.
Rank #202 on Entrepreneur 2026RecreationFDD issued 4/16/2026
Ranking ContextRanking from Entrepreneur Media's 2026 Franchise 500. Zorzee is independent and not affiliated with Entrepreneur Media.
Source File2026 Franchise Disclosure Document
About the Brand

About X-Golf

X Golf Franchise Corporation franchises X-Golf businesses that offer golf simulator training and play services along with food and beverage service under the X-Golf trade name. The business is entertainment-based, targeting young adults between roughly 25 and 65 who lead an active, healthy lifestyle, ranging from golf enthusiasts to first-time golfers, and is designed to make golf convenient regardless of weather. X-Golf competes in the highly competitive indoor and sports-related entertainment industry against actual sporting events, public and private golf clubs, sports bars, and sports-themed restaurants.

Source: Entrepreneur 2026 ranking/profile data and Franchise Disclosure Document, rewritten by Zorzee

Investment Summary

The Numbers At a Glance

Total Investment Range
$1,153,500 to $1,803,850
FDD Item 7
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Development fee: $25,000 to $40,000 collected initial fee range; $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 opening deadline extension fees; $407,850 to $536,850 simulators.
FDD Item 5
Royalty + Fees
Variable fee model
Visible current recurring percentage burden includes 7% royalty plus 1% marketing fund contribution, totaling 8% of adjusted gross sales, plus possible cooperative, technology and other fees.
FDD Item 6
Earnings Claim
Yes
Average Unit Metric $112,944. Median Unit Metric $94,970.
FDD Item 19

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The FDD Data Table

Everything the 2026 Filing Discloses

Every data point Zorzee tracks for this brand, in FDD Item order. Missing source data stays blank; Pro-only interpretation remains locked.

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ItemData PointValueSource
Item 3Litigation Actions (total) 3 actions disclosed FDD Item 3
Item 5Initial Franchise Fee The Initial Franchise Fee is $40,000. FDD Item 5
Item 5Development Fee $25,000 to $40,000 collected initial fee range; $5,000, $10,000, and $15,000 opening deadline extension fees; $407,850 to $536,850 simulators FDD Item 5
Item 6Royalty Fee Royalty is 7% of adjusted gross sales, due monthly on the 10th day of the following month; threshold may increase on 45 days notice. FDD Item 6
Item 6National Media Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Corporate Ad & Development Fund Pro FDD Item 6
Item 6Total Ongoing Fee Burden Pro Calculated (Item 6)
Item 7Total Investment (low) $1,153,500 FDD Item 7
Item 7Total Investment (high) $1,803,850 FDD Item 7
Item 8Required Purchases (food/supplies) Pro FDD Item 8
Item 11Franchisor Assistance Pro FDD Item 11
Item 12Exclusive Territory Pro FDD Item 12
Item 12Territory Size Pro FDD Item 12
Item 15Operating Participation Pro FDD Item 15
Item 17Initial Term Length Pro FDD Item 17(a)
Item 17Renewal Terms Pro FDD Item 17(b)-(c)
Item 17Required Remodel at Renewal Pro FDD Item 17(c)
Item 17Termination Triggers Pro FDD Item 17(f)-(h)
Item 17Transfer Fee Pro FDD Item 17(m), Item 6
Item 17ROFR Provisions Pro FDD Item 17(n)
Item 17Post-Termination Non-Compete Pro FDD Item 17(r)
Item 19Revenue Metric Disclosed Yes: Average Unit Metric $112,944 / Median Unit Metric $94,970 FDD Item 19
Item 20Total Franchised Units (2025) 129 FDD Item 20
Item 20Company-Owned Units (2025) 4 FDD Item 20
Item 20Total System Net Unit Growth (YoY) +10 FDD Item 20
Item 20Terminations Pro FDD Item 20
Item 20Agreements Signed, Not Yet Open Pro FDD Item 20
Item 21Audited Financials Pro FDD Item 21
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The Signal Tracker

Five Signals From the 2026 Filing

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Fee Structure
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 6
The Pro Read

Fee terms are disclosed in Item 6. The full ongoing fee burden and the supporting math are included in Pro.

Unit Economics
Strength
FDD Item 19
The Pro Read

X-Golf provides a multi-year historical financial performance representation covering three consecutive years, and each year reports averages, medians, high and low outcomes, and a share of outlets above average. The figures are normalized on a per-simulator basis rather than per outlet, and the sample is limited to locations open at least twelve months, so prospects must scale the numbers by their planned simulator count and treat them as gross sales rather than profit.

Litigation History
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 3
The Pro Read

FDD Item 3 discloses 3 actions. Case names, allegations, procedural posture, and source quotes are locked in Pro.

Operator Validation
Strength
FDD Item 20
The Pro Read

The system has grown steadily every year from 2023 through 2025, with net outlet additions in each year and a large validation pool of franchisees to reference. Terminations and non-renewals were nil across the reporting period, though the most recent year did show a handful of franchised outlets reacquired by the franchisor or ceasing operations for other reasons, and franchisee-to-franchisee transfers have been minimal.

Term & Exit Terms
Deal-Specific
FDD Item 17
The Pro Read

The initial franchise term is ten years, with two additional successor terms of five years each available subject to compliance and notice. Transfer, right of first refusal, an option to purchase, and a post-term non-compete are disclosed. The franchisor may purchase the business assets at exit.

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Item 19: Earnings Disclosure

What the Earnings Claim Says, and What It Does Not

Item 19 earnings data is disclosed for X-Golf. The full disclosure is free below; Zorzee's read of what it means stays in Pro.

What the Claim Discloses
Average Unit Metric
$112,944
Median Unit Metric
$94,970
Sample Size & Coverage
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114-store 2025 simulator-sales cohort; unit-count reconciliation held because Item 19 text references 134 franchised units while Item 20 shows 129 franchised plus 4 company-owned.
High / Low Range
$58,785 to $247,991
Met or Beat the Average
51 / 45%
What the Disclosure Excludes
Expenses, net income, owner compensation
Gross revenue is not profit
What the Number Doesn't Tell You
Free, because misreading Item 19 is one of the costliest mistakes a first-time buyer can make.
  • Item 19 reports the disclosed sales or revenue metric. That is not profit, and not a forecast of what you would personally take home.
  • An average and a median are not the same number. Know which you are shown and how far apart they sit.
  • What reaches you is whatever survives operating costs and debt service. Item 19 never shows that figure.
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Unit Count and Trajectory

A System Still Expanding

Total Units
133
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Franchised
129
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Company-Owned
4
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Net Change (YoY)
+10
As of 2025, FDD Item 20
Total System Units, Latest Available FDD Years
98
2023
123
2024
133
2025

X-Golf trajectory is shown only where source-backed. Missing Item 20 fields stay blank inside the locked layout instead of removing the section.

Source: FDD Item 20 where present. Total system units, franchised plus company-owned. Not financial advice.

Beyond the Net Number
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Litigation History

What FDD Item 3 Discloses

3 actions disclosed in FDD Item 3. Case-level detail remains locked in Pro.

Case 01
Item 3 action disclosed
Case-level detail locked in Pro
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Case 02
Item 3 action disclosed
Case-level detail locked in Pro
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Case 03
Item 3 action disclosed
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What a Litigation Count Doesn't Tell You
Free, because a raw lawsuit count is one of the most misread lines in any FDD.
  • A count means nothing without scale and time. Always compare it to system size and years covered.
  • The pattern matters more than the total. Repeated allegations matter more than isolated disputes.
  • Concluded and open matters are not the same weight. Open matters require different diligence than old resolved matters.
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Editorial Analysis

The Zorzee Read

The Zorzee Take
The editor's synthesis: what the filing actually means once the numbers, diligence, and operator reality are weighed against each other. The Take names what matters, what does not, and what must be validated before any decision.
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The Inversion
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The Decision

You've Seen the Filing. The Read Is Still the Missing Piece.

The filing tells you what X-Golf costs to open. Pro adds the read on whether the numbers work for you, in your market, and whether this brand is a business or a job you bought.

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FAQ

X-Golf Franchise Questions, Answered

How much does a X-Golf franchise cost?

A X-Golf franchise costs $1,153,500 to $1,803,850 to open, disclosed in FDD Item 7 of the 2026 filing, covering the franchise fee, buildout, equipment, and working capital to breakeven. No commissions, no franchisor revenue, independent analysis only.

What are the royalty and fees for X-Golf?

X-Golf uses a Variable fee model fee structure, disclosed in FDD Item 6.

What does X-Golf disclose in FDD Item 19?

Item 19 for X-Golf includes a unit sales or revenue metric. The figure is gross sales, not profit. Zorzee reads the full metric and what it excludes in the Pro dossier.

Does X-Golf have any lawsuits or litigation?

X-Golf's FDD Item 3 discloses 3 legal actions. A raw count means little without scale and time, so weigh it against the system's 133 units and the years covered. The case-level detail is the Pro read.

Is X-Golf a good franchise investment?

Zorzee does not rate franchises good or bad; it reports what the filing discloses so you can judge fit. X-Golf shows Deal-Specific reads on Fee Structure, Litigation History, and Term & Exit Terms, Strength on Unit Economics and Operator Validation. Whether it fits depends on your capital, your market, and your operating style. Independent analysis, no franchisor revenue.