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Pickleball Kingdom

Pickleball Kingdom

Pickleball Kingdom franchises indoor pickleball facilities offering lessons, leagues, clinics, pick-up games, and multiple membership options for players of all skill levels. The business operates under a standardized system including unique facility design with 10-20 courts, pro shop, cafe, and optional alcohol sales, supported by training, operations manuals, and marketing programs. Target market is pickleball players and enthusiasts seeking dedicated indoor venues and community events.

22locations
$999K–$2474K
Since 2023
Entertainment & RecreationGilbert, AZPickleball Kingdom National, LLCwww.pickleballkingdom.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee
$60,000
Initial Investment
$998,800 – $2,474,297
Royalty Rate
7.00%
Brand Fund
2.00%

7% royalty + 2% ad fund

Financial Performance


Item 19 Financial Performance

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How Pickleball Kingdom Compares

Key Insights

  • Higher investment than 89% of Fitness Studios franchises
  • Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Fitness Studios
FranchiseInvestmentFeeRoyaltyLocations
Pickleball Kingdom
Current
$999K – $2.5M$60K7.0%22
Planet Fitness$1.3M – $5.4M$40K7.0%2,432
ANYTIME FITNESS$539K – $905K$43KN/A2,271
HOTWORX$289K – $830K$20KN/A797
F45 Training$362K – $858K$60K7.0%706
Pure Barre$314K – $629K$60K7.0%617
Fitness Studios Average
56 franchises
$442K – $1.1M$49K6.9%

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 56 Fitness Studios franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth


Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States
1TN
3
2WI
2
3NJ
2
4OH
2
5KY
1
6MA
1
7TX
1
8AR
1
9OR
1
10PA
1
11SC
1
12CT
1
13GA
1
14IL
1

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SBA Loan History


Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Pickleball Kingdom franchisees (20252025)

Total Loans
5
Average Loan
$1,755,100
Total Volume
$8.8M
Default Rate
0.0%

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.

5 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

60 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

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Due Diligence


Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases2

Two lawsuits filed in 2025 against a franchisee and its owners for breach of contract after they closed their franchise and opened a competing business. The disputes were resolved via settlement in 2026 with financial consideration for the franchisor.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo
No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations
0
Non-Renewals
0
Reacquired
2
Ceased Ops
21
Transfers
0
Sold to Franchisees
0
Projected New
27

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Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a Pickleball Kingdom franchise ranges from $998,800 to $2,474,297. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.