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Estimate your potential ticket revenue, additional sales, operating costs and payback period. Adjust the assumptions to explore what your indoor mini golf business could look like.
Your business assumptions
Start with the example values, then replace them with estimates for your location. Results update automatically as you edit the fields.
Example inputs only — not industry averages.
1 Course setup & revenue assumptions
2 Monthly operating costs
3 Initial investment
Before you compare currencies: changing the currency changes the display format only. Update every monetary input so all values use the same currency.
Transparent calculations
Every result is calculated from the values you enter. Use the formulas below to see exactly how revenue, operating costs, profit, break-even attendance and payback are estimated.
This estimates total paying visits during a typical month.
Use the average amount actually collected per paying visitor, after typical discounts if relevant.
Include eligible add-on sales such as drinks or merchandise. Do not count ticket revenue again.
Party and event revenue should only include sales not already counted in visitor spending.
Fixed costs include rent, payroll, marketing, utilities, maintenance/insurance and other fixed expenses entered above.
This estimate is before any taxes, loan payments or depreciation not included in the cost inputs.
If total revenue is zero, the margin is shown as unavailable rather than dividing by zero.
Contribution per visitor = Ticket revenue per visitor + Additional spend per visitor − Variable cost per visitor. The result is unavailable if contribution per visitor is zero or negative.
Shown only when monthly operating profit is positive. It assumes that monthly profit remains constant.
Understand the numbers
A useful estimate starts with clear assumptions. Actual results depend on your market, the venue concept, operating model and local costs.
Daily paying visitors and average ticket revenue are the main inputs behind ticket sales. Think about weekday versus weekend traffic, local competition, session length, group sizes and the price customers are willing to pay.
Food, drinks, merchandise, party packages and group events may add revenue where your venue offers them. Use realistic estimates and avoid counting a sale in more than one category.
The number of holes alone does not determine capacity. Layout, round duration, queue space, group size, staffing and the flow between holes all influence how many guests you can serve comfortably.
Rent, payroll, utilities, maintenance, marketing, insurance, payment fees and consumables vary significantly by country and business model. Use local quotes wherever possible.
From estimate to action
Your calculator result is a starting point. A practical project plan also needs a workable layout, equipment choices and cost assumptions matched to the venue.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions about interpreting a revenue and payback estimate.
Estimate ticket revenue by multiplying average paying visitors per day by operating days per month and average ticket revenue per visitor. Add additional visitor spending and separate party or event revenue that is not already included in those figures.
No. Revenue is the money generated by sales. Estimated operating profit subtracts the operating costs entered in the calculator. Taxes, financing, depreciation and other items may reduce the final profit or cash available to the owner.
The simple payback estimate divides the initial investment by estimated monthly operating profit. It assumes that monthly profit remains constant, so it does not account for seasonal traffic, ramp-up time, reinvestment or unexpected expenses. Treat it as an initial scenario, not a promise.
Consider mini golf equipment, shipping, installation, venue fit-out, design, permits where applicable, deposits, pre-opening payroll, marketing and working capital. Costs vary by location and project scope, so validate the numbers with local suppliers and advisers.
It can be considered alongside other entertainment options when the target audience, space, budget and operating plan fit. The right mix depends on your venue; adding more attractions does not automatically mean higher profit.
Yes. You can share your venue dimensions and project goals with NextPlay to discuss a customized layout and equipment plan. Start with our free 3D layout design page.
Take the next step
Tell us about your space, location and project stage. NextPlay can help you explore a mini golf layout and equipment mix before you finalize your plan.
