Creating A Monster

“You’ll probably get, like, eight people.” That was the response from Christina Vitagliano’s landlord when the Monster Mini Golf founder first ran the idea of an indoor, black light, monster-themed mini golf course by him 10 years ago. Today, the company boasts over 25 locations in more than a d.....

By Brian Jaeger<p>1851 Contributor</p>

SPONSOREDUpdated 4:06 AM • 08/10/15

MORE STORIES LIKE THIS

Franchise Deep Dive: The UPS Store Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit, and Data

Trua Senior Living Locators CEO Discusses Franchising Success and a Clinical Approach to Senior Placement

Lindora’s New President Discusses Franchise Growth and the Future of Health and Wellness

Happy Joe’s President and CEO Discusses Turnaround and Vision for Legacy Growth

Featured Franchise News

1851 Agg - Empower Brands 6 Franchises Named to FBR's 2025 Top Franchises List - 1851 Franchise

Empower Brands Celebrates Six Franchises Named to Franchise Business Review’s 2025 Top Franchises List

DOJ FTC Antitrust Guidelines - Franchise News - 1851 Franchise

DOJ and FTC Issue New Antitrust Guidelines with Implications for Franchising

Paris Baguette Ranks Among Top Franchises on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500® for 2025

Yum Brands - KFC - Pizza Hut - Terminates Franchise Agreements in Turkey - 1851 Franchise

Yum! Brands Terminates Franchise Agreements in Turkey Due to Non-Compliance

Featured Brand News

Three Fresh Coat Painters representatives stand, smiling, outside a home in Fresh Coat polo shirts

The Heart of Fresh Coat: More Than Just a Painting Franchise

Entrepreneur: Why This Executive Bought Uni K Wax to Lead Its Growth

Minuteman Press franchise owner Jesse Gaither (left) and team, Centerville, Ohio.

Minuteman Press Franchise Grows in the Heart of Centerville, Ohio

World Gym’s Healdsburg Location Named as North America’s “World Gym of the Year”