The Local Drive

The Local Drive

Franzy VerifiedInformation based on 2025 FDD

Recreation & Entertainment · E-Sports, Gaming

Investment min
$518K
Total: $518K–$1.171M
Avg gross revenue
N/A
Unit-level, 2025
Franchise fee
$40K
Per current disclosure
Royalty
6%
of gross revenue
Locations
2
Franchising since 2025

Description

What is The Local Drive?

The Local Drive is your premier destination for a sophisticated fusion of mixology and modern golf. Enjoy expertly crafted cocktails featuring locally distilled spirits, alongside a curated selection of regional beers, seltzers, ciders, and wines. Our state-of-the-art Trackman golf simulators and versatile private event spaces create the perfect environment for both serious play and stylish celebrations. Transform your investment portfolio with The Local Drive - a golf simulator franchise and cocktail bar that blends cutting-edge technology, hometown hospitality, and a welcoming atmosphere for everyone.

  • Local gaming venue
  • Community-focused experience
  • Mid to high investment model

Location Analysis

Where The Local Drive wins

The Local Drive operates with two units, but no geographic data—strongest regions, top states, top markets, or clustering patterns—is provided. Consequently, the current footprint cannot be described or analyzed. The absence of ideal demographics, population ranges, income parameters, and location requirements means site selection criteria must be verified directly with the franchisor rather than inferred from system-wide patterns. No customer review data, average location ratings, or review volume are available, so operational performance and customer sentiment at existing locations remain unobservable. Without this feedback, it is not possible to assess service quality, brand perception, or common operational strengths and challenges across the nascent system. E-sports and gaming entertainment concepts typically perform well in markets with younger, digitally engaged populations and discretionary spending capacity, but these remain theoretical considerations rather than validated characteristics of The Local Drive's actual operating environments. The brand's two-unit scale offers minimal empirical evidence of market fit, site performance variability, or territory saturation dynamics. Prospective franchisees should prioritize direct conversations with existing operators, request detailed site selection guidance from the franchisor, and conduct independent market research to validate local demand for competitive gaming and entertainment experiences. Territory-level due diligence is essential given the lack of observable system-wide location patterns.
Total Locations
2
Franchise units
2
Corporate locations
0
Avg. sq. footage
N/A
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Financial Analysis

The numbers behind The Local Drive

Avg gross revenueN/A
Investment range$517,600 – $1,170,500
Investment midpoint$844,050
Brand fund1%
Royalty6%
Franchise fee$40,000
Min. net worth$500,000
Min. liquid capital$150,000
The Local Drive requires an initial investment between $517,600 and $1,170,500, with a $40,000 franchise fee representing approximately 3–8% of total capital commitment. This substantial range suggests operational complexity or multiple format options within the e-sports and gaming recreation sector. Founded in 2024 with only two units currently operating, the brand is in its earliest stage of franchise development, offering prospective investors limited historical performance data and minimal peer benchmarking opportunities. No gross revenue figures are available, preventing any assessment of unit-level financial performance, sales velocity, or return characteristics. The absence of revenue data in such a young system is expected but underscores the speculative nature of the opportunity. Investors are acquiring exposure to an emerging concept without established proof of customer demand, operational refinement, or replicable economics across diverse markets. The capital requirement positions this franchise in the mid-to-upper tier for entertainment concepts, likely reflecting gaming equipment, facility build-out, technology infrastructure, and experiential design elements. Prospective franchisees should conduct thorough due diligence on working capital needs, ramp-up timelines, competitive positioning within the rapidly evolving e-sports landscape, and the franchisor's capacity to deliver training, marketing, and operational support during this formative phase.
Did you know? The Local Drive, an e-sports and gaming franchise in the recreation and entertainment industry, requires an initial investment ranging from $517,600 to $1,170,500. The franchise fee is set at $40,000. Founded in 2024, the brand currently operates two units.

Financing partners

Vetted partners, tailored to franchisees

Your Franzy advisor can connect you with these partners later in the process — competitive rates, specialized in franchise financing.

FranFund

Lender

CRF USA

Nonprofit SBA lender; provides financing for franchise acquisitions, startups, and expansion.

Lender

First Bank of the Lake

Lender

Pension Pros

Lender

FDD Item 7

Initial investment range

$518K–$1.171M
Most common
$517,600
Minimum
$844,050
Midpoint
$1,170,500
Maximum

The investment range midpoint (from range reported on Item 7) is $844,050 and financing can reduce cash-at-close by 80–90%.

Growth over time

Franchise footprint

2 units open as of 2025 FDD

2025 Franchise Disclosure

FDD documents

Below are items 2, 3, 4, 7, 11 and 19 for The Local Drive's 2025 FDD. The complete FDD is delivered to you directly by the franchisor, per the FTC Franchise Rule.

Estimated initial investment
FDD Item 7 · PDF
Financial performance representations
FDD Item 19 · PDF
Members-only items
Executive team
FDD Item 2 · PDF
Litigation
FDD Item 3 · PDF
Bankruptcy
FDD Item 4 · PDF
Franchisor assistance
FDD Item 11 · PDF
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Buyer FAQs

Frequently asked questions

The initial investment for a The Local Drive franchise typically ranges between $517,600.00 and $1,170,500.00. This includes the franchise fee, equipment, real estate, and other startup costs. To get a detailed breakdown and better understand the financial requirements, we recommend scheduling a call with the Franzy team. We'll walk you through the specifics and answer any questions you might have. For more detailed information, refer to the financial sections of the FDD.

Disclaimer. The information provided on this page is based on the latest Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) we have on record, which was issued in 2025. This information is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute legal, financial, or business advice. We make no guarantees or claims regarding the completeness or accuracy. Only the franchisor can confirm that the information is complete and accurate and we recommend consulting the franchisor directly for the most recent FDD and regarding any questions that you may have about the information provided.

The Local Drive
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