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The Picklr
The Picklr franchise operates premier indoor pickleball facilities and event centers, providing court reservations, leagues, tournaments, clinics, private/corporate events, a pro shop, and simple pre-packaged food and beverages (some with alcohol). It employs an innovative membership-based business model to deliver exceptional value and support to members in their pickleball journey. The target market includes individuals, teams, families, children, teens, and young adults interested in pickleball activities.
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Franchise Costs
7% royalty + 1% local advertising fund (minimum $1,500/mo) + 2% national marketing fee + $350/mo monthly marketing subscription box + $1,096/mo technology fee.
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 12 Picklr Franchises all of which had been open for at least one full year.
* Average EBITDA calculated from average gross revenue ($962,734) * average EBITDA margin (10.9%) = $104,938.01. Best guess profit range estimated using average gross revenue ($962,734) multiplied by the lowest (-35.3%) and highest (32.0%) EBITDA margins provided for the sample, resulting in a range of -$339,845.10 to $308,074.88.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $962,734
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 81% of Sports & Recreation franchises
- Top 10 largest franchise system in Sports & Recreation
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The Picklr Current | $1.3M – $2.1M | $60K | 7.0% | 56 |
| i9 SPORTS | $60K – $70K | $25K | 7.5% | 294 |
| FREEDOM BOAT CLUB | $264K – $623K | $50K | 6.0% | 288 |
| AQUA-TOTS SWIM SCHOOLS | $1.6M – $2.9M | $50K | 6.0% | 131 |
| X-GOLF | $1.2M – $1.8M | $40K | 7.0% | 129 |
| The Back Nine | $307K – $689K | $50K | 8.0% | 120 |
Sports & Recreation Average 27 franchises | $1.8M – $2.8M | $969K | 7.0% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 27 Sports & Recreation 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
+8 more states
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Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for The Picklr 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.
8 SBA loans on record
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Unlock SBA loan historyDue Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a The Picklr franchise ranges from $1,252,400 to $2,077,300. This includes a franchise fee of $60,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 7.0% of gross sales.
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