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From the filings
+166.667% units YoYHQ-led decisions
GolfCave
FitnessSoftware purchasing at GolfCave is controlled at the headquarters level, where President Russel Wechsler and Vice President Lee Allen oversee operations for a small but growing system of 11 total units. The franchisor mandates a centralized customer scheduling database and an online scheduling system, with OpenPath as a named access control vendor. With 8 franchised locations and 3 company-owned sites, the addressable market is compact but presents a focused opportunity for vendors offering scheduling, access control, or customer management solutions.
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Total units
11
8 franchised
Unit growth YoY
+166.667%
vs prior filing
AUV
—
Item 19, 2026
Royalty
8.5%
of gross sales
Ad fund
3%
national + local
Initial fee
$50K
per unit
Investment range
$524K–$1.31M
all-in, Item 7
Procurement
Approved supplier
from the filing
Item 19
No claims
from the filing
Ongoing fee load
What the operator pays every month
The recurring percentage of gross sales named in this filing, before rent, labour or any technology fee.
11.5%of gross sales (FY2026)
15% reference
Mandated & recommended tech
The systems vendors compete with
1 of these are mandated in the franchise agreement. Each is named in Item 11 of the filing, the incumbents a challenger must displace or integrate with.
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prove, further develop, or otherwise modify from time to time (the “System”), including through the use of a page or profile on a social media website such as (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram,
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ther develop, or otherwise modify from time to time (the “System”), including through the use of a page or profile on a social media website such as (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat,
LinkedInLinkedIn
dify from time to time (the “System”), including through the use of a page or profile on a social media website such as (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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p, or otherwise modify from time to time (the “System”), including through the use of a page or profile on a social media website such as (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, Li
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rwise modify from time to time (the “System”), including through the use of a page or profile on a social media website such as (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn or
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me to time (the “System”), including through the use of a page or profile on a social media website such as (but not limited to) Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, LinkedIn or Twitter. We may esta
Franchisor behaviours
What the franchisor requires
24 requirements the franchisor states in this filing, each in its own words; 8 explicit no's; 2 questions the text does not settle, which is not a no.
Accounting
Does the franchisor have direct or independent electronic access to the franchisee's financial, sales or customer records?
YesItem 11
We will have independent access to and may retrieve from your Computers and Point of Sale Systems all information that we consider necessary, desirable or appropriate.
Must the franchisee submit periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly or annual) to the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
(30) days following the end of each calendar quarter during the term of this Agreement, you agree to furnish to us, in a form we approve, a statement of the franchised Business's profit and loss for the quarter and a balance sheet as of the end of the quarter.
How the franchisor buys
Does the franchisor reserve the right to change designated suppliers or systems at any time?
YesItem 11
We may change the vendor(s) we designate or approve for this purpose at any time.
How much revenue did the franchisor and its affiliates earn from franchisee purchases in the last fiscal year?
0Item 8
Other than the above, we currently receive no revenues from sales of proprietary products to franchisees by us or a designee or from required purchases or leases by franchisees, nor did we in our last fiscal year (2025), but we may receive revenues from more of such sources in the future.
Does the franchisor or an affiliate receive rebates, commissions or other revenue from designated or approved suppliers?
YesItem 8
We and/or our affiliates may derive revenue - - in the form of promotional allowances, volume discounts, commissions, other discounts, performance payments, signing bonuses, rebates, marketing and advertising allowances, free products, and other economic benefits and payments - - from suppliers that we designate…
Does the franchisor charge a fee to evaluate a proposed supplier?
YesItem 8
We may test, at your expense, the product or service of any supplier you propose, whether or not the supplier is then approved by us.
Can a franchisee propose a new supplier for the franchisor's approval?
YesFranchise agreement
You may propose a new or substitute supplier in accordance with the following procedure:
Communications
Does the franchisor own or control the business telephone numbers, or take them over when the agreement ends?
YesFranchise agreement
At our option, either change the telephone numbers utilized by your franchised Business or, upon our written demand, direct the telephone company to transfer the telephone numbers (and associated listings) listed for the franchised Business to us or to any other person or location that we direct.
Data and IT
Must the franchisee comply with PCI, data-security or cybersecurity standards set by the franchisor?
YesFranchise agreement
(iv) comply with all Safeguards that have been and are in the future developed and compiled by us that relate to Privacy Laws and the privacy and security of Personal Information;
Franchise management
Does the franchisor conduct periodic inspections, audits or evaluations of the franchised business?
YesFranchise agreement
We may conduct such inspections with or without prior notice to you.
Can the franchisor change the operations manual and brand standards unilaterally?
YesFranchise agreement
We have the right to prescribe additions to, deletions from or revisions of the Brand Standards (the "Supplements to the Brand Standards"), all of which will be considered a part of the Brand Standards.
Must the franchisor approve the franchisee's site or location before opening?
YesItem 12
You may operate your franchised Business from only one Store Location. "Store Location" means a location you select and we approve, from which you conduct the GolfCave Business, stated in Exhibit A of your Franchise Agreement.
Marketing
Is the franchisee prohibited from operating its own website or social media accounts, or required to use pages the franchisor provides?
YesItem 11
Other than the foregoing, you may not maintain your own website or social media page; otherwise maintain a presence or advertise on the internet, through social media or in any other mode of electronic commerce in connection with your franchised Business, including through the use of a page or profile on a social…
Must the franchisee participate in a customer loyalty or rewards program?
YesItem 8
You must participate in, and comply with the requirements of, any gift card, gift certificate, customer loyalty or retention program that we (or our affiliates) implement, at your expense, for all or part of our franchise system and shall sign the forms and take the other action that we require in order for you to…
Operations
Must the franchisee buy products from a designated distributor?
YesItem 8
You must buy golf simulator software and equipment from the vendors we designate.
Must equipment be purchased from designated or approved suppliers?
YesFranchise agreement
You must purchase certain required non-proprietary programs, products, systems, methods, platforms, supplies, equipment, materials or services, and comply with all specifications for same, from suppliers we designate in writing; from suppliers you propose and we approve; and/or, in accordance with our written…
Payments
Must the franchisee use a payment processor or merchant-services provider designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
We currently require you to use our designated or approved vendor for credit card processing, and to follow their specifications for your cash register and receipt printer at your Store.
Must the franchisee participate in a gift card program?
YesItem 8
You must participate in, and comply with the requirements of, any gift card, gift certificate, customer loyalty or retention program that we (or our affiliates) implement, at your expense, for all or part of our franchise system and shall sign the forms and take the other action that we require in order for you to…
People
Does the franchisor require minimum staffing levels or specific roles?
YesFranchise agreement
Franchisee affirms, warrants and understands that it may staff its Store with as many employees as it desires at any time so long as Franchisor’s minimal staffing levels are achieved.
Must employees wear uniforms specified by the franchisor?
YesItem 8
You must purchase from suppliers designated or approved by us (as updated in our Operations Manual from time to time): cleaning supplies, office supplies, miscellaneous in-store supplies and branded merchandise (such as golf balls hats, bags and pens), electronics, certain printed materials, brochures, business…
Point of sale
Must the franchisee use a specific point-of-sale system designated or approved by the franchisor?
YesItem 11
When we direct, you must purchase and install, at your expense, the required point-of-sale computer hardware, software, wired and/or wireless internet connections and service, required dedicated telephone and power lines, “smart phone” automated customer purchase tracking facilities and computer-related accessories…
Does the franchisor have independent access to the data in the franchisee's POS or computer system?
YesItem 11
We will have independent access to and may retrieve from your Computers and Point of Sale Systems all information that we consider necessary, desirable or appropriate.
Training
Can the franchisor charge the franchisee for additional, refresher or remedial training?
YesItem 11
Any Managing Owners or General Managers you appoint after the opening of your GolfCave Business (including any replacements) must attend and successfully complete our next scheduled Initial Training Program at a charge of $500 per day per trainee.
Is attendance at an annual convention or conference mandatory for the franchisee?
YesFranchise agreement
You (if an individual) and your General Manager must attend each annual conference, convention or training session at your sole expense (including travel, lodging, food and other living expenses).
The filing answers no to 8 questions
- Must the franchisee use an accounting or bookkeeping system designated or approved by the franchisor?Franchise agreement
- Is the franchisor or an affiliate itself a supplier of required products, services or systems?Item 8
- Is there a franchisee advisory council, association or committee?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a customer-satisfaction or net-promoter survey program?Franchise agreement
- Is a minimum grand opening advertising spend required?Item 11
- Is the franchisee required to spend a minimum amount on local advertising or marketing, as a percentage of sales or a fixed amount?Item 11
- Must the franchisee participate in a regional advertising cooperative when one exists?Franchise agreement
- Are royalties and other fees collected by automatic bank debit (ACH or electronic funds transfer) from the franchisee's account?Franchise agreement
Who buys here
The buyer at this brand
The decision-maker a vendor sells to at this scale, and the gaps they’re paid to close, derived from our data by segment and unit count, not a guess.
The franchisee/operator personally, or a small franchisor still owner-run. Wears every hat.
OwnerCEOPresidentPrincipal
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The vendor opportunity at GolfCave
GolfCave operates 11 total locations—8 franchised and 3 company-owned—making it a compact fitness concept headquartered in New Jersey. For software vendors, the addressable market is small but concentrated: all units follow the same operational playbook, and technology mandates flow from a single HQ team. The franchisor collects an 8.5% royalty on franchisee gross revenue, and the initial franchise term runs 10 years. While average unit volume is not disclosed in the 2026 FDD, the mandated tech stack signals clear integration points for scheduling, customer management, and facility access vendors.
Who controls software purchasing
The FDD’s Item 1 lists five individuals in leadership roles. Russel Wechsler serves as President, and Lee Allen holds the Vice President title—these are the most likely decision-makers for software evaluation and procurement. Amy Wechsler is the LLC Manager, David Wechsler is listed as Investor/Advisor, and Sherry Varian handles franchise sales. In a system of this size, vendors should expect purchasing authority to sit with the President and Vice President rather than a separate IT or procurement function. No operator-level buyers are mapped in our corpus, reinforcing the HQ-centric purchasing model.
Mandated and current tech stack
GolfCave’s Item 11 mandates three technology components. First, a centralized customer scheduling database is required across all locations. Second, franchisees must maintain an online scheduling system and customer database software service or subscription. Third, OpenPath is named as a mandated access control system. These mandates create a defined technology footprint: any vendor selling scheduling, CRM, or access control solutions must either integrate with or displace OpenPath and the existing scheduling infrastructure. No POS system is disclosed as mandated or recommended in the FDD.
Procurement, renewals, and timing
The 2026 FDD does not include an Item 8 extract, so GolfCave’s procurement model—whether designated supplier, approved supplier, or open—remains undisclosed. Vendors should inquire directly about supplier qualification processes. On renewals, Item 17 permits franchisees to enter up to two consecutive 5-year successor terms, provided they notify the franchisor between 6 and 9 months before the initial 10-year term expires and meet all compliance and financial obligations. These renewal windows represent natural points when franchisees may reassess technology commitments, though the franchisor’s mandates will continue to govern core systems.
How to read the GolfCave FDD
The 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document is the authoritative source for understanding GolfCave’s technology requirements, unit economics, and leadership structure. Item 1 identifies the executives who control purchasing. Item 11 spells out the mandated scheduling and access control systems, including the OpenPath vendor name. Item 17 defines the renewal timeline that shapes contract cycles. Because no parent company is on file, GolfCave appears independently owned, meaning decisions are made within this single entity rather than a larger portfolio. For software vendors building a target list, the embedded FDD viewer below provides the full regulatory filing for direct analysis.
Questions vendors ask
GolfCave, answered from the filing
President Russel Wechsler and Vice President Lee Allen are the key executives listed in the FDD. As a small system, purchasing decisions likely route through these senior leaders rather than a dedicated IT procurement team.
The FDD mandates a centralized customer scheduling database, an online scheduling system and customer database software service/subscription, and OpenPath for access control. No POS system is disclosed as mandated.
GolfCave has 11 total units: 8 franchised and 3 company-owned. The FDD does not disclose a state-level footprint breakdown.
The FDD does not include an Item 8 procurement extract, so whether GolfCave uses designated suppliers, approved suppliers, or an open procurement model is not disclosed in the most recent filing.
Initial franchise terms run 10 years, with up to two 5-year successor terms. Franchisees must notify GolfCave 6–9 months before expiration to renew, creating potential re-evaluation windows around those renewal cycles.
The 2026 GolfCave FDD is filed with state franchise regulators. You can view the full document using the embedded PDF viewer below to analyze tech mandates, executive contacts, and unit economics directly.
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Operator footprint
Who runs the locations
11 operators run 11 mapped locations. 0 of them are multi-unit. Aggregate counts from the filing; no names.
Operators by units owned
Single-unit11
Top states by locations
| NJ | 8 |
|---|---|
| NY | 3 |
Ownership
The portfolio behind GolfCave
unknown of golfcave franchising holdings.
Related Fitness brands
Primary franchise filings · updated June 2026. Every figure is source-traceable and QA-checked.