More Than Pickleball

ELEVATE YOUR INVESTMENT GAME WITH THE COUNTRY’S FASTEST-GROWING SPORT.

FRANCHISE OPPORNTUNITY

JOIN A TRAILBLAZING BRAND IN THE BOOMING PICKLEBALL INDUSTRY.

From 2020 to 2023, the pickleball participation rate increased by an astounding 223.5%.* As interest continues to rise, the market is projected to reach $7.9 billion by 2033, growing at a 15.3%** CAGR.

Featuring a state-of-the-art facility and extensive amenities to enhance the customer experience, a More Than Pickleball franchise stands apart from the competition:

Rapid ROI Create a path to financial success with exploding demand, competitive startup costs, and streamlined operating efficiencies.

Ground Floor Opportunity Now is the time to join an increasingly popular sport and take advantage of the shortage of available courts with an established brand.

State-of-the-Art Facility Increase engagement and grow your membership base with climate-controlled and cushioned courts, mezzanine seating, a private training court, and a craft beer bar.

Multiple Revenue Streams Diversify your revenue streams through membership options, competitive leagues, retail sales, private lessons and events, upscale concessions, and more.

Turnkey Model Take the worry out of launching a business with our established workflows, proven model, and access to a dedicated and responsive management team.

SECURE YOUR FUTURE AND HAVE MORE FUN WITH A MORE THAN PICKLEBALL FRANCHISE!

MORE FUN. MORE OPPORTUNITY. MORE THAN PICKLEBALL.

Although Pickleball has been around since 1965, it has exploded in popularity in the last five years. After 24 years as a professor at the University of Tennessee, Jay Lee and his wife, June, took a leap of faith. Based on their love of the game, the couple launched More Than Pickleball in Buford, GA.

Featuring a 36,000 sq. ft climate-controlled facility equipped with nine cushioned pro pickleball courts, two mezzanines, and a single custom-sized practice court, More Than Pickleball offers a space for members to enjoy open play, leagues, lessons, and more.

But More Than Pickleball is more than just a place to play. With a craft beer bar, table tennis area, and scheduled events, it’s also a place where friendships blossom, laughter echoes, and sweat flows freely. It’s a vibrant gathering spot that builds better health and a stronger community. Capitalizing on the fact that pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, More Than Pickleball is pleased to welcome new entrepreneurs to its brand through franchise offerings.

TO DINK OR NOT TO DINK.

You may be wondering if a More Than Pickleball franchise is right for you. Are you a sales-driven and marketing-oriented leader who is proficient at building professional relationships within your community? Do you have strong managerial capabilities? Do you LOVE pickleball? You may be just the candidate we’re looking for!

Our ideal More Than Pickleball franchisee will have:

• Outstanding Customer Service Abilities
• Solid Business Acumen
• Time, Schedule, and People Management Skills
• Entrepreneurial Mindset

WE’LL HELP YOU STAY OUT OF THE KITCHEN.

The non-volley zone of a pickleball court is known as the kitchen. That means you want to stay out of it while volleying to avoid a fault. Sounds confusing? It can be for beginners – just like launching a business can be confusing at times. In pickleball and in franchising, it helps to have someone in your corner, teaching you the rules of the game. That’s where we come in. More Than Pickleball’s established model and ongoing support will help our franchise partners minimize any investment risks. We offer:

Foundational Training
Benefit from our industry experience, as we provide a solid knowledge base for launching a lucrative More Than Pickleball franchise.

Operational Support
From opening day to daily operations, we’re here to help with staffing, bookkeeping, IT, customer service and more.

Impactful Marketing
Grow your business by leveraging our established brand, including design collateral, SEO/SEM strategies, and local marketing plans that we will help design.

Site Selection
Because location is an important factor in industry success, we will help you choose the best spot in your franchise territory and negotiate the lease.

YOUR ROAD TO REVENUE.

Franchise Fee:$40,000

Minimum Initial Investment Including Franchise Fee & Training:$190,433

Royalty Fee:5% of gross revenues

Required Local Marketing Spend:5% of gross sales

ELEVATE YOUR INVESTMENT GAME WITH A MORE THAN PICKLEBALL FRANCHISE!

To get started, please fill out the franchise form.