How do I hand over my driving range’s mini-golf and snack bar operation?

Mini-golf and a snack bar need different knowledge, so document them separately. For the course, list upkeep tasks, who repairs the obstacles, how the surface is maintained and what usually breaks. For the snack bar, note the menu, supplier contacts, ordering rhythm, cleaning routines and any inspection paperwork.

Then plan the transition. Offer to work beside the buyer on a few busy days and a slow one, so they see both. Introduce them to suppliers, repair contacts and the employees who really keep each side running. Explain which staff are seasonal and how you usually recruit them. Gather the practical records: till reports, supplier invoices, equipment manuals, cleaning logs and permits that show how the snack bar is operated. Ask your lawyer which of those permits transfer and which must be applied for again. Finally, agree on how long you will be available after closing and how the buyer can reach you. A clear plan lowers the chance that the snack bar or the course gets neglected during the first weeks, which is when customers notice problems most. Consider a short written manual for each side, kept simple enough that a new manager could follow it on their first morning without calling you.

Key takeaways

• Document the course and the snack bar as two separate operations.
• Introduce the buyer to staff and suppliers in person.
• Agree on your availability after closing in writing.