TruGolf Links Franchising, wholly owned by TruGolf Holdings, has signed its first regional development deal. In a recently announced agreement, Central Jersey entrepreneur Nicholas “Nick” Reimondo will open 40 locations from Bucks County, Pennsylvania, into Central and North Jersey.
“I attended the International Franchise Expo in New York searching for a business opportunity that aligns with both my passion and business acumen,” Reimondo said. “When I found TruGolf Links, I knew I had found the perfect fit. The model is clear, and the potential is immense. I’m looking forward to opening multiple locations and developing a robust network of franchises across New Jersey. This is a fantastic opportunity to build something special and become a key player in the industry.”
Reimondo comes to TruGolf Links with 17 years of hospitality experience working with Hyatt, Starwood Hotels and Deloitte consulting. In 2020, he began working in his own Amazon Delivery Service Partner business, which allowed him to build capital for a larger investment. Now, with his substantial investment in TruGolf, Reimondo aims to bring the concept to the East Coast, fueling the indoor golf simulator scene with the most modernized technology.
“We could not be more excited to have Nick as our first developer, franchisee and member of the President’s Circle,” Ben Litalien, chief development officer, said. “He is an amazing businessman whose passion for golf now gives him the opportunity to develop a significant network of TruGolf Links Centers.”
The first 10 regional developers who join TruGolf Links will make up the President’s Circle, the company’s franchise advisory council, along with receiving benefits such as reduced territory fees, enhanced sales and support compensation, and significantly discounted access to the world class TruGolf simulator bays.
“We started TruGolf Links because of our passion for golf any time of the year,” Chris Jones, founder and CEO of TruGolf, said. “We need to ensure both owner-operators and investors are supported, and we’ve developed an innovative approach to achieve this by offering a variety of growth paths. We are thrilled to officially hit the ground running with our first-ever franchisee to deliver our tech-forward vision to golfers everywhere.”
Each facility will feature TruGolf’s state-of-the-art software and hardware, five or more simulator bays, an upscale bar and dining area, a club cleaning station and a pro shop. The flagship is designed for 5,000 square feet or more and includes a unique double-size bay with stadium seating for events. Standard facilities will occupy 3,800 square feet or more, feature five standard simulator bays, and offer full food and beverage service.
