About The Pickle Pad Franchise
The Pickle Pad is a recreational facility franchise featuring pickleball courts, social games, food and beverages, and branded merchandise.
Franchising since 2023 under TPP Holding Company LLC and Indoor Active Brands LLC, the brand offers a complete social entertainment destination centered around the fastest growing sport in America.
The franchise fee is $45,000 for the first club, $35,000 for the second, and $25,000 for the third or subsequent clubs, encouraging multi unit development.
The Pickle Pad Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$1.4M
Average Investment
$1.7M
Maximum Investment
$2.0M
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2% of Gross Sales (subject to change), not to collectively exceed 5% of Gross Sales with Local Advertising Cooperative Contribution and Local Advertising Expenditure | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $1,370,000 – $2,027,500 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.4M–$2.0M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (6% of Gross Sales) and marketing fee (2% of Gross Sales (subject to change), not to collectively exceed 5% of Gross Sales with Local Advertising Cooperative Contribution and Local Advertising Expenditure) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Architect and Design Plans | $35,000 | $75,000 |
| License and Permits | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $350,000 | $475,000 |
| Court Finishing & Netting | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Kitchen & Bar Equipment | $175,000 | $225,000 |
| Social Gaming | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Optional Equipment | $0 | $100,000 |
| Computer System | $25,000 | $50,000 |
| Telephone/Security and Sound Systems | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Music Player System/Television | $90,000 | $115,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures, and Other Equipment | $50,000 | $75,000 |
| Signage | $35,000 | $50,000 |
| Real Estate Costs – 3 Month’s Rent | $75,000 | $125,000 |
| Opening Inventory | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Insurance | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| Management Training & Materials | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Crew Training & Materials | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Crew Uniforms | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Professional Fees | $5,000 | $20,000 |
| Pre-Grand Opening Advertising | $25,000 | $35,000 |
| Additional Funds - 3 months | $150,000 | $150,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 (per Franchise Agreement, and/or Area Development Agreement) |
| Renewal Fee | $11,250 (subject to change) (25% of then-current franchise fee) |
| Technology Fee | $250 per month (subject to change), up to $500 per month during the first 5 years, or up to $1,000 per month after 5 years |
| Audit Fee | Understated amounts, plus interest. If understatement is more than 3% of Gross Sales, also reimburse audit fees and related expenses. |
| Additional Training Fee | $400 per day, per trainer, plus expenses (subject to change) |
| Local Advertising Cooperative Contribution | Determined when established (currently not collected) |
| Local Advertising Expenditure | Determined when established (currently not required) |
| Conference Fee | $199 per person (subject to change) |
| Interest | 2% per month or highest commercial contract interest rate allowed by law, whichever is lower |
| Insufficient Funds | $100 per instance (subject to change) |
| Maintenance | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Membership Complaints | You must reimburse our expenses |
| Insurance | Estimated $5,000 per occurrence, plus costs (subject to change) |
| Tax Reimbursement | Will vary under circumstances |
| Indemnification | Will vary under circumstances |
| Costs and Attorney’s Fees | Will vary under circumstances |
| Testing of new product/supplier | Our direct costs (subject to change) |
| Interim Operations Fee | $550 per day, plus costs (subject to change) |
| Reinspection Fee | Reimbursement of our expenses |
| Mystery Shopper Fee | Reimbursement of our expenses |
| Lost Revenue Damages | Will vary under circumstances |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | approximately 6 to 8 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 26 |
| On-the-Job Training | 26 |
| Training Location | Tallahassee FL & Online |
| Additional Training | Additional training may be required if Key Personnel do not complete the Management Training Program to satisfaction, if a new Approved Manager or Principal Owner changes, if the Club is not performing to System Standards, or upon franchisee request. A fee of $400 per day per trainer, plus expenses, may be charged for additional training. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected Territory |
| Exclusive Territory | Yes |
| Territory Size | ranging from 2.5 to 7.5 miles |
| Description | The Protected Territory is typically defined as a circle with your Club as its center and a specific radius ranging from 2.5 to 7.5 miles. It may also be defined by political subdivisions (e.g., cities or counties), streets and highways, zip code boundaries, or other similar designations. The franchisor retains all rights outside this Protected Territory. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | $11,250 (25% of our then-current franchise fee) |
| Renewal Conditions | To renew, the franchisee must provide written notice 540-180 days before expiration, substantially comply with the agreement and System Standards, maintain/remodel/expand the Club or secure new premises, sign the then-current Franchise Agreement and ancillary documents, sign general releases, pay the renewal fee, and the franchisor must be offering franchises in the geographic market at the time of notice. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Conditions for transfer approval include submitting an application with all requested information about the proposed transfer and transferee, ensuring the transferee meets franchisor standards, providing executed transfer documents, signing general releases, paying all monetary obligations, no existing defaults, transferee and Key Personnel completing training, completing necessary lease actions, transferee signing the then-current franchise agreement and personal guaranty, ensuring financial terms do not burden the Club, and correcting any existing deficiencies or agreeing to upgrades/remodels. |
| Termination for Cause | The franchisor may terminate the agreement immediately for various reasons including material misrepresentation, failure to satisfy development obligations, abandonment of the Club, unauthorized transfer, failure of Key Personnel to complete training, conviction of an indictable offense, failure to pay amounts due, failure to pay third-parties, failure to maintain insurance, lease default, unauthorized use of confidential information, violation of restrictive covenants, health or safety violations, insufficient funds, understatement of Gross Sales, bankruptcy, terrorist activities, or other uncured breaches. |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, the franchisee and its owners may not have a direct or indirect interest in any 'Competitive Business' (recreational facility with pickleball courts/similar attractions, or derives >20% gross revenue from parties/events). After termination or expiration, for 2 years, the franchisee and its owners may not have a direct or indirect interest in a Competitive Business (a) at the Premises or within a 15-mile radius, or (b) within a 10-mile radius of any other Club operated by the franchisor, its affiliates, or any franchisee. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | If the franchisee is an entity, a Principal Owner with at least 51% ownership and voting power must be identified and approved by the franchisor to supervise day-to-day operations full-time. If the Principal Owner does not supervise, an Approved Manager must be designated and approved. The Club must always be under direct on-site supervision of one or more persons who completed the Management Training Program. |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase point-of-sale terminals and software, membership software, reservation software, food and beverage supplies, pickleball equipment and supplies, social gaming equipment, flooring (including court finishing and artificial grass) and insurance from designated exclusive suppliers. You must purchase furniture, fixtures, equipment, apparel, signage, and site selection, design, and construction services from approved suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | The franchisor may designate certain suppliers as exclusive or approved, and may be a party to these transactions. Approval of products or suppliers can be conditioned on quality, prices, consistency, reliability, financial capability, labor relations, customer relations, frequency of delivery, concentration of purchases, and other criteria. The franchisor may refuse to approve alternative vendors and may revoke approval at any time. Standards and specifications for products/services and criteria for suppliers are not currently issued to franchisees or approved suppliers. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | Neither the franchisor nor its affiliates derived any revenue in their prior fiscal year from the sale of products or services to franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | None offered |
The Pickle Pad Franchise Earnings — Item 19
The Pickle Pad does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
The Pickle Pad does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
The Pickle Pad Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordThe Pickle Pad has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD.
Bankruptcy History DisclosedA bankruptcy disclosure is present in this FDD.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
The Pickle Pad System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
The Pickle Pad currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 14 states: CA, HI, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, ND, RI, SD, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$45K
Net Income
$-53,225
Total Assets
$90K
Audited by Peak Audit & Accounting for year ending December 31.
The Pickle Pad Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a The Pickle Pad franchise ranges from $1,370,000 to $2,027,500, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
The Pickle Pad charges a royalty fee of 6% of Gross Sales of gross sales, plus a 2% of Gross Sales (subject to change), not to collectively exceed 5% of Gross Sales with Local Advertising Cooperative Contribution and Local Advertising Expenditure contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the The Pickle Pad Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from The Pickle Pad to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
The Pickle Pad does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
The Pickle Pad has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $1,370,000-$2,027,500, a 6% of Gross Sales royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $1,370,000 to $2,027,500 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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