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Sacramento, CA

Expanding a mini-golf and dining experience to San Francisco’s vibrant market.

• San Francisco Expansion: Tipsy Putt is opening a flagship location in the San Francisco Bay Area by mid-2027.
• Unique ‘Eatertainment’ Concept: Combines mini-golf, a tabletop putting game, and a craft beer bar and restaurant.
• High Revenue Model: Achieves 75% more revenue per square foot than traditional entertainment concepts.
• Capital-Light Strategy: Focuses on rapid growth with a cost-effective expansion model.
• Established Brand: Founded in 2018, Tipsy Putt has multiple locations and over 5,000 active members.

Tipsy Putt is expanding its unique ‘eatertainment’ concept to the San Francisco Bay Area, a region known for high per capita spending on dining and entertainment. The company plans to open a flagship location in this vibrant market by mid-2027. This expansion aims to tap into a potential customer base of over 7 million residents and tourists, offering a combination of mini-golf, a proprietary tabletop putting game, and a craft beer bar and restaurant experience. The new location will leverage Tipsy Putt’s existing model, which boasts higher revenue per square foot compared to traditional entertainment venues.

Founded in 2018 by Brandon and Jennifer Robinson, Tipsy Putt has grown from a single mini-golf pub to a multi-location brand with over 5,000 active members. The company operates with a capital-light expansion strategy, focusing on high-margin gaming and membership revenues. The San Francisco venue will be developed as a subsidiary, with investors gaining ownership in this new entity. The business model emphasizes low inventory costs and high profitability, driven by gaming and pre-batched tap systems. Tipsy Putt’s expansion into San Francisco represents a significant growth opportunity in a major U.S. entertainment hub.

Company Info

Tipsy Putt offers a unique ‘eatertainment’ experience combining mini golf, craft beer, and dining under one roof.

Tipsy Putt is an ‘eatertainment’ brand that combines mini golf, a proprietary tabletop putting game, and a craft beer bar and restaurant experience under one roof. Since its inception in 2018, the company has expanded to multiple locations, attracting over 5,000 active members and a significant social media following. The business model focuses on high-margin revenue streams, leveraging gaming’s low inventory costs and a pre-batched tap system for beverages to enhance profitability.

The company is preparing to open a flagship location in the San Francisco Bay Area, aiming to tap into a large market with high per capita spending on dining and entertainment. This new venue will be part of a capital-light expansion strategy, designed to maximize revenue per square foot and drive growth. Tipsy Putt’s approach combines social experiences with gaming, catering, and events, offering a unique alternative to traditional bars and restaurants.