Today, with mini-golf-themed entertainment centres scoring spaces in downtowns and shopping centres, the Vitaglianos’ Monster Mini Golf finds itself on the rise.
Twenty years ago, in the small eastern Connecticut town of Danielson, Christina and Patrick Vitagliano would sit at their kitchen table brainstorming business opportunities. One dark and gloomy night, it hit them: glow-in-the-dark miniature golf with courses stalked by colourful and creepy monsters!
In 2015, North Carolina business consultant Christopher King joined Monster Mini Golf as its COO and opened two units of the concept himself in Charlotte and Gastonia. Six years later, when the Vitaglianos retired, King and three other franchisees acquired the company and began expanding the now 31-unit chain throughout the US and Canada.
“Everyone loves the great theme parks, but they have a price tag to match,” King said. “Monster Mini Golf provides a variety of experiences that can begin for as little as $13 for a single round of golf for an adult, allowing multiple visits throughout the year.”
This month a new, modern-era Monster Mini Golf opened at Sunset Plaza in Monroe, North Carolina. The 11,500sq ft entertainment centre features Monster’s signature 18-hole course (with black-lighting illuminating scary creatures), a Laser Maze arcade, haunted party rooms and a live DJ.
“Monster Mini Golf will activate this property like never before,” proclaimed Will Whitley, Founding Partner of New South Properties, which owns Sunset Plaza.
MMG will be our second anchor tenant and will take Sunset Plaza to another level. The area neighbourhoods and schools will benefit greatly from this new activity for families.”
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