Is The Pickle Pad a good franchise to buy?

Whether The Pickle Pad is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

The Pickle Pad

FDD Year:

The Pickle Pad franchises recreational facilities known as 'Parks' featuring pickleball courts, merchandise, other social games, food and beverages, and related products and services under the 'The Pickle Pad™' brand and proprietary system. The business model involves granting franchise agreements or area development rights to qualified operators who develop and manage these facilities according to strict system standards. The target market includes pickleball enthusiasts, families, groups, and individuals seeking indoor recreational activities, social entertainment, and event spaces in a competitive market with other sports and leisure venues.

$1535K–$4073K

Investment

Since 2023

Franchising

Entertainment & RecreationDallas, TXNRD Partners II, L.P.www.thepicklepad.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,535,000 – $4,072,500

Low: $1,535,000High: $4,072,500

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

6.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.00%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$250 – $1,000

Item 6 of FDD

6% royalty + 2% brand fund + $250/mo technology fee (up to $500 first 5 years, $1,000 after)

How The Pickle Pad Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 85% of Sports & Recreation franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Pickle Pad Current	$1.5M – $4.1M	$50K	6.0%	0
i9 SPORTS	$60K – $70K	$25K	7.5%	294
FREEDOM BOAT CLUB	$224K – $503K	$50K	6.0%	269
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 – $2.8M	$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.

Franchisee Contacts

10 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Ruby Tuesday, Inc. and subsidiaries filed Chapter 11 on October 7, 2020 (effective February 24, 2021); Executive Chairman Aziz Hashim was an officer at the time.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

N/A

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a The Pickle Pad franchise ranges from $1,535,000 to $4,072,500. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.