Pickleball Kingdom
Entertainment & Recreation · Sports & Recreation
- Active units
- 3
- Avg unit volume
- $1.9M
- Royalty
- 7.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Pickleball Kingdom
Pickleball Kingdom is a vibrant indoor sports community dedicated to the exciting sport of pickleball. Founded by Ace Rodrigues, the brand aims to enhance the joy of playing pickleball with a range of innovative offerings. Customers can enjoy various membership plans, including unlimited reserved play, no court fees, and special discounts for current and former police, firefighters, and military personnel.
Visitors can take part in the free Pickleball 101 class, which provides a fun introduction to the game, emphasizing the belief that life is better with pickleball. The club features convenient amenities, such as a premium paddle rental service and ball sales, catering to both seasoned players and newcomers alike.
Additionally, Pickleball Kingdom hosts events and tournaments, fostering a strong sense of community among its members. With plans to expand franchise opportunities globally, the brand is committed to creating a unique pickleball experience that promotes physical, social, and spiritual well-being.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$60k
- Development Agreement pricing
Under a 3-unit Development Agreement: $60,000 first unit, $50,000 second, $40,000 third; development fee covers these initial fees
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1000.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
25,000 – 45,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
10.0% off franchise fee — 10% discount on the initial franchise fee under your first Franchise Agreement for active-duty, reserve, or honorably discharged U.S. military
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing).
Growth
- Total locations21
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings20
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate600.0%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio10.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 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$1.7M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open8 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 ratio—
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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Location footprint
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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.