Ace Pickleball Club
Entertainment & Recreation · Sports & Recreation
- Active units
- 8
- Avg unit volume
- $1.5M
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Ace Pickleball Club
Ace Pickleball Club is a member-focused brand that is dedicated to providing optimal playing conditions for pickleball enthusiasts. As a member, you will always come first, as you will never have to pay additional court fees. With unlimited open play and court reservations included in your membership fee, you can enjoy pickleball without any limitations. Ace Pickleball Club ensures that you have the best experience possible by prioritizing members and restricting access for non-members. When it comes to playing conditions, Ace Pickleball Club offers professional-grade cushioned courts that meet or exceed regulation size standards for optimal spacing. Say goodbye to cancellations due to inclement weather or last-minute changes, as their courts are climate controlled. You'll also find permanent nets, lines, and fencing to prevent interruptions during your game. Plus, Ace Pickleball Club utilizes the latest on-court technology through their partner, PlaySight, offering on-court instant replay, live streaming, and simple technology for recording and downloading your match highlights. Aside from the exceptional facilities, Ace Pickleball Club also offers various programs and events for its members. From tournaments and leagues to social and corporate events, there's always something interesting happening. Members can also enjoy clinics, camps, and glow-in-the-dark parties. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, Ace Pickleball Club welcomes players of all ages and skill levels. Stay tuned for upcoming locations and be sure to sign up to be the first to find out about the latest updates from Ace Pickleball Club.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
2.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
25,000 – 40,000 sq ft
- Multi-Unit Development Agreement (MUDA) Development Fee
$60k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2025 filing).
Growth
- Total locations8
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings9
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio9.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)$1.5M
Only one affiliate-owned Club (Roswell, GA) operated the full calendar year; annual gross sales summed across the 12 months = 1,528,287.
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.6M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open12 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate7.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio0.9×
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.