Pickleball Kingdom

Pickleball Kingdom was founded in January 2021 by Ace Rodrigues, its Founder and CEO. The first club opened on May 2, 2022, in Chandler, Arizona, and the company is headquartered in Gilbert, Arizona. The concept provides indoor pickleball courts for year round play instead of weather dependent outdoor access. Franchising began in 2023. Current operating data shows 6 franchised units serving customers, while the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document reports 3 franchised locations in the USA, up from 0 in 2021 to 3 in 2024. As of September 2025, the brand reported over 350 awarded franchises and more than 5,250 courts across the nation, making it the world's largest indoor pickleball franchise network based on awarded agreements. The global market was valued at approximately $1.5 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $4.4 billion by 2033 at an 11.3% CAGR. Another estimate places the market at $91.54 billion in 2024 and $380.11 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of roughly 15.30% between 2025 and 2034. The Loan Activity Score is 67.

The global pickleball market is estimated at $91.54 billion in 2024 and projected to reach around $380.11 billion by 2034, growing at roughly 15.30% annually between 2025 and 2034. A more conservative estimate puts the market at $1.5 billion in 2023 and $4.4 billion by 2033, with an 11.3% CAGR. Demand is supported by interest in health and wellness, accessible recreation, and a social sport suited to beginners through advanced players and a wide age range. Indoor, climate controlled facilities address weather and court availability limits while supporting community activity. The category remains relatively early in the development of organized indoor facilities, which may create room for market leadership in a fragmented sector. Aging consumers seeking low impact exercise, continued interest in active lifestyles, and pickleball's social character also support the franchise model.

The initial franchise fee is $60,000. The database reports total initial investment from $656,000 to $2.01 million. Other FDD sources report ranges of $867,000 to $2,238,000, $940,000 to $2,257,600, and $1,532,000 to $3,252,600. Facility size, regional construction costs, and whether property is leased or purchased affect the total. Leasehold improvements and court construction are major expenses. Lease and utilities security deposits range from $33,000 to $120,000, initial three months' rent from $90,000 to $195,000, and leasehold improvements from $350,000 to $1,000,000. Architect, design, and construction planning fees are $20,000 to $45,000. Flooring costs are $50,000 to $70,000, signage is $20,000 to $60,000, furniture and fixtures are $15,000 to $25,000, and equipment is $25,000 to $140,000. POS and CRM/back office computer hardware and software cost $6,000 to $10,000. Business licenses and permits, which may include a liquor license, range from $5,500 to $82,500. Professional services cost $5,000 to $15,000, initial inventory and supplies are $12,000 to $25,000, and insurance is $3,000 to $5,000. Initial training costs $2,500. Working capital is estimated at $160,000 to $348,000. Ongoing fees include a 7.00% royalty on monthly gross sales and an advertising National Brand Fund fee of 2% of monthly sales plus $1,000 per month, also stated as a flat 2.0%. Pickleball X is an area development partner. Rob Streett is President and Chief Global Officer of Pickleball Kingdom, and Sheehan Lake is President of Pickleball X. No specific parent company is identified.

The operating model centers on indoor facilities described as high revenue and labor light. Clubs offer professional coaching and clinics for beginners through advanced players, youth programs, leagues, tournaments, community gatherings, and corporate events. Facilities typically contain 9.5 to 17 courts. Menomonee Falls, WI, has 17 courts, while Hamilton, NJ, has 14. Locations range from 25,000 to 42,300 square feet and use professional grade equipment with specially engineered court surfaces intended to replicate favorable outdoor playing conditions indoors. Some locations offer beer and wine service. Franchisee training costs $2,500, and Pickleball Kingdom Franchising provides operational guidance, tools, and continuing support. Specific territory exclusivity terms are not provided. A plan for over 36 new premier indoor pickleball facilities in Illinois points to a model that supports multi unit ownership and area development.

Most pickleball franchises are new and generally do not report detailed margins in their FDDs. The source does not state whether PKL directly refers to Pickleball Kingdom.

Pickleball Kingdom began franchising in 2023. Current data shows 6 franchised units serving customers, more than 350 awarded franchises, and over 5,250 courts across the nation as of September 2025. The company had over 120 signed franchise agreements nationwide in January 2024. The 2025 FDD reports USA franchised locations increasing from 0 in 2021 to 3 in 2024. The company planned over 50 new indoor facilities by the end of 2025, including over 36 in Illinois and more than 20 clubs in development across Georgia, including Atlanta, Athens, Marietta, and Alpharetta. It is seeking franchise partners in North Carolina and has expanded efforts into Wisconsin, Tennessee, New Jersey, Washington, and South Carolina. Nine clubs were projected by the end of 2025 in Tinton Falls, NJ; Lehigh Valley, PA; Pinellas Park, FL; Little Rock, AR; Manchester, CT; Holyoke, MA; Sun Prairie, WI; South Cobb, GA; and Waukegan, IL. Five more were slated for January 2026 in Watchung, NJ; Ocala, FL; College Station, TX; North Aurora, IL; and Walker, LA. The concept is built around indoor access, premium courts, coaching, leagues, tournaments, and event space, with international expansion, particularly into India, planned for 2026. Facilities range from 25,000 to 42,300 square feet and follow a high revenue, labor light model.

A suitable franchisee should have business judgment and management experience, although industry knowledge is not required because Pickleball Kingdom Franchising provides training and support. The company favors multi unit operators, including through the plan for over 36 new premier indoor facilities in Illinois. Target markets include Illinois, Georgia, North Carolina, Wisconsin, Tennessee, New Jersey, Washington, and South Carolina. Planned openings by the end of 2025 include Tinton Falls, NJ; Lehigh Valley, PA; Pinellas Park, FL; Little Rock, AR; Manchester, CT; Holyoke, MA; Sun Prairie, WI; South Cobb, GA; and Waukegan, IL. January 2026 openings were slated for Watchung, NJ; Ocala, FL; College Station, TX; North Aurora, IL; and Walker, LA. The timeline from signing a franchise agreement to opening is not stated. The planned opening of over 50 new indoor facilities by the end of 2025 indicates an accelerated development schedule.

Pickleball Kingdom offers indoor, year round access in a category with reported market projections reaching $380.11 billion by 2034 and a CAGR of roughly 15.30%. Its Loan Activity Score is 67. PeerSense is a commercial capital advisory firm, not a lender. It provides independent franchise research, including SBA lending history, Loan Activity Scores, location maps with Google ratings, FDD financial data, and comparison tools, and introduces franchise buyers to SBA and conventional lenders. Buyers can review the full Pickleball Kingdom franchise profile on PeerSense.