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title: "Another Nine Opens First Franchise Location in North Carolina Signaling New Era of Growth"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/fb0c68ea-bfab-4a37-86a5-65086c627167
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20260616_another_nine_opens_first_franchise_location_in_north_carolina_signaling_new.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit","Emerging brands"]
published: 2026-06-16T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:57:33.297Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1517836357463-d25dfeac3438?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Another Nine Opens First Franchise Location in North Carolina Signaling New Era of Growth

**TL;DR:** Another Nine has opened its first franchise location in Cornelius, North Carolina, owned and operated by Matt Hess. The brand plans to use this location as a foundation for a multi-unit growth strategy in the area.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2026-06-16. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20260616_another_nine_opens_first_franchise_location_in_north_carolina_signaling_new.html).*

## Story

Located in the Lake Norman area, the new Cornelius facility is owned and operated by Matt Hess, the first franchise owner for the brand. It is the first location in the Charlotte area.

The Cornelius opening marks Another Nine's first franchise location and gives the brand an early foothold in one of North Carolina's most active suburban markets. With Charlotte sold out, the brand has laid the foundation for a multi-unit growth strategy built around local operators, streamlined operations, and demand for flexible, private indoor golf access.

"Cornelius was the right place to begin because Lake Norman is home for me, and the community has been supportive from the start," said Hess. "Another Nine makes it easy for people to play on their own schedule, whether they want to practice after the kids go to bed, get in a round before work, or step into a private suite between calls. The founders have built a smart model with strong technology and real support behind it. I am proud to open the first of my five locations here and help introduce Another Nine to the Charlotte market."

Each Another Nine facility features all-private Sim Suites available around the clock through the brand's A9OS booking platform. Guests can reserve a suite by the hour, any time of day or night, and play Trackman-powered golf across more than 350 world-class courses without a membership requirement.

The model is also designed to give franchise owners a streamlined operating structure. Without a bar or restaurant component and with technology supporting booking, access, and guest support, Another Nine locations are built to operate with a leaner footprint than many entertainment concepts.

Guests can expect:

- Private Sim Suites available 24/7

- Hourly reservations with no membership required

- Trackman gameplay across more than 350 courses

- Proprietary A9OS technology for booking, access and support

- A flexible setting for practice, casual rounds, small groups and late-night play

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise growth (topic)
- Fitness (sector)
- golf entertainment (topic)
- Another Nine (company)
- Matt Hess (person)
- Cornelius (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20260616_another_nine_opens_first_franchise_location_in_north_carolina_signaling_new.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/fb0c68ea-bfab-4a37-86a5-65086c627167).