As a revenue center: most owners seek to pay off the original investment in 2.5 to 3.5 years, which assumes the market will support the size of the investment, the course is designed for repeat play and it has a good maintenance program to maintain a clean, attractive experience for your guests.
As an amenity, the family fun appeal of mini golf is an attraction that fosters goodwill and can keeps guests on a property for longer periods of time – contributing to incremental increases in revenues for concession stands, nearby restaurants, shopping, etc.