Monster Mini Golf Continues Rapid Expansion in 2025

Franchise-led brand opens 9 new locations and signs 16 new franchise agreements, marking its most successful year to date.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Monster Mini Golf, the leader in glow-in-the-dark family entertainment, closed out 2025 with significant growth, opening 9 new locations and securing 16 new franchise agreements - the most successful year in the brand's 21-year history. The company now has 63 total units, including 39 currently operating across the U.S. and Canada, all franchise-owned and operated.

Why it matters

Monster Mini Golf's rapid expansion demonstrates the continued consumer demand for immersive, family-focused entertainment experiences, even as the entertainment industry recovers from the impacts of the pandemic. The franchise-led ownership structure has allowed the brand to scale quickly while maintaining its unique themed experience and community-oriented approach.

The details

Throughout 2025, Monster Mini Golf opened new locations in Spartanburg, SC; Pembroke Pines, FL; Allentown, PA; Hammond, LA; Keller, TX; Turnersville, NJ; Dunedin, FL; East Norriton, PA; and Richmond, VA. The brand also signed 16 new franchise agreements to bring additional Monster Mini Golf venues featuring glow-in-the-dark mini golf, arcades, bowling, laser tag, and private event spaces.

  • Monster Mini Golf opened its first location in Hammond, LA in May 2025.
  • The brand closed out 2025 with a total of 63 units, including 39 currently operating locations across the U.S. and Canada.

The players

Monster Entertainment

The franchisor that owns and operates the Monster Mini Golf brand.

Brian Estep

A franchisee owner who opened two Monster Mini Golf locations in Hammond, Louisiana.

Christopher King

The CEO of Monster Entertainment.

Christina and Patrick Vitagliano

The original founders of Monster Mini Golf, who sold the brand to a group of top-performing franchisees in 2023.

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What they’re saying

“After opening our first location in Hammond, LA, in May of 2025, we chose to open a second one because we believe our community deserves more opportunities for wholesome family-focused entertainment. This is a place where people of all ages can come together, have fun, and create memories that last well beyond the final hole. We've found an amazing partner in Monster Entertainment to bring this to fruition and are excited to continue to grow with them.”

— Brian Estep, Franchisee Owner (Amusement Today)

“This past year, we've proven that families are still dying for high-energy, immersive entertainment. Our innovative and affordable entertainment model engages guests of all ages while delivering a fun lifestyle and returns for our franchisees. Our growth is a testament to our operators who share our passion for creating undeniable, memorable moments with family and friends.”

— Christopher King, CEO, Monster Entertainment (Amusement Today)

What’s next

Monster Entertainment plans to continue its rapid franchise expansion, with the 16 newly signed agreements expected to bring additional Monster Mini Golf venues to new markets across the U.S. and Canada.

The takeaway

Monster Mini Golf's franchise-led growth strategy has allowed the brand to scale quickly while maintaining its unique themed entertainment experience and community-oriented approach, meeting the continued consumer demand for immersive family fun.