PickleRage
PickleRage franchises facilities that develop and operate indoor and/or outdoor venues for playing pickleball and related racquet sports, offering recreational services including court access, instruction, clinics, tournaments, and league play. Facilities also provide ancillary products such as branded apparel, equipment, grab-and-go food items, and alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages using the franchisor's proprietary methods, trademarks, and designs. The business model targets recreational sports enthusiasts, particularly pickleball players, in a competitive market with local, municipal, and national athletic businesses.
Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% marketing fund + $2,000/mo local store marketing (or 2% of Gross Sales, whichever greater) + $1,000/yr ($83/mo) technology fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How PickleRage Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
PickleRage Current | $798K – $1.8M | $65K | 7.0% | 0 |
| 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 PickleRage franchisees (2025 – 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.
Franchisee Contacts
8 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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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 PickleRage franchise ranges from $797,800 to $1,783,200. This includes a franchise fee of $65,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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