Ace Pickleball Club
Ace Pickleball Club franchises operate indoor pickleball facilities typically 25,000 to 40,000 square feet with 8 to 16 courts, offering open play, memberships, tournaments, special events, a retail pro-shop for equipment and apparel, and a café with grab-and-go food and beverages. The franchisor's business model is to license these operations under the Ace Pickleball Club brand through franchise agreements, including options for multi-unit developments. They target people of all ages, from kids to seniors, in a growing but competitive market against other recreation, sports, and fitness facilities.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% ad fund (not to exceed 2%) + $750/mo technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data for one affiliate-owned Club operating in Roswell, Georgia, for the full calendar year 2024.
* average_gross_revenue: Calculated as the sum of monthly "Gross Sales" ($1,528,287) from the table on page 1, divided by 12 months (1528287 / 12 = 127357.25). average_gross_profit: Calculated as average_gross_revenue - average_cost_of_goods. average_cost_of_goods was derived by summing monthly "Cost of Goods (explanatory note)" ($31,277) from the table on page 2, divided by 12 months (31277 / 12 = 2606.42). Thus, 127357.25 - 2606.42 = 124750.83. average_net_income / average_net_profit: The document provides "Net Operating Income" directly in the table on page 2. This was summed ($213,092) and divided by 12 months (213092 / 12 = 17757.67). Note 6 states "Legal, accounting, and professional services are not included in the operating expenses", implying that "Net Operating Income" represents "Net Profit" before these specific items, and also before taxes and interest, making it a reasonable proxy for net profit.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Ace Pickleball Club Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ace Pickleball Club Current | $818K – $2.4M | $60K | 7.0% | 8 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $224K – $503K | $50K | 6.0% | 269 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 264 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.1M – $1.7M | $40K | 7.0% | 122 |
| Cruisin' Tikis | $83K – $124K | $20K | 6.0% | 106 |
Sports & Recreation Average 26 franchises | $1.8M – $2.7M | $1.0M | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 26 Sports & Recreation franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Ace Pickleball Club franchisees (2024 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Ace Pickleball Club franchise ranges from $817,750 to $2,404,850. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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