The Pickle Pad Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

The Pickle Pad is a pickleball-club franchise offering indoor courts, social games, and full-service food and bar programs, serving players and social groups of all levels, and known for lively hangout spaces, leagues, events, and community-centric hospitality.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

Franchisees

n.a.

Franchise fee

$45,000

Investment

$1,230,000 - $2,000,000

Revenue (AUV)

n.a.

The Pickle Pad is an indoor pickleball venue designed as a social hangout where guests can play on-booked courts and spend time in lounge-style spaces. Locations pair pickleball with a broader entertainment mix and are built to support group outings, leagues, and events, with food and drink available on-site through the brand’s Crave Social Eatery program.

The concept was launched by Indoor Active Brands in 2023 and positioned as a pickleball “playground” that blends play and hospitality under a standardized operating system. As the model developed, it was packaged for franchising with a focus on an experience that combines court time, social gaming, and restaurant service in one facility.

Initial investment

The initial investment required for a The Pickle Pad franchise is $1,230,000 - $2,000,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000
Architect and Design Plans	$35,000 to $75,000
License and Permits	$25,000 to $50,000
Leasehold Improvements	$250,000 to $400,000
Court Finishing & Netting	$125,000 to $175,000
Kitchen & Bar Equipment	$150,000 to $175,000
Social Gaming	$75,000 to $150,000
Optional Equipment	$0 to $100,000
Computer System	$25,000 to $50,000
Telephone/Security and Sound Systems	$25,000 to $35,000
Music Player System/Television	$75,000 to $100,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Other Equipment	$50,000 to $75,000
Signage	$35,000 to $50,000
Real Estate Costs – 3 Months’ Rent	$90,000 to $180,000
Opening Inventory	$25,000 to $35,000
Insurance	$10,000 to $30,000
Training Expenses	$5,000 to $10,000
Crew Training & Materials	$2,500 to $5,000
Crew Uniforms	$2,500 to $5,000
Professional Fees	$5,000 to $20,000
Pre-Grand Opening Advertising	$25,000 to $35,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$150,000 to $200,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$1,230,000 to $2,000,000

Type of Expenditure	Amount
Initial Franchise Fee	$45,000
Architect and Design Plans	$35,000 to $75,000
License and Permits	$25,000 to $50,000
Leasehold Improvements	$250,000 to $400,000
Court Finishing & Netting	$125,000 to $175,000
Kitchen & Bar Equipment	$150,000 to $175,000
Social Gaming	$75,000 to $150,000
Optional Equipment	$0 to $100,000
Computer System	$25,000 to $50,000
Telephone/Security and Sound Systems	$25,000 to $35,000
Music Player System/Television	$75,000 to $100,000
Furniture, Fixtures, and Other Equipment	$50,000 to $75,000
Signage	$35,000 to $50,000
Real Estate Costs – 3 Months’ Rent	$90,000 to $180,000
Opening Inventory	$25,000 to $35,000
Insurance	$10,000 to $30,000
Training Expenses	$5,000 to $10,000
Crew Training & Materials	$2,500 to $5,000
Crew Uniforms	$2,500 to $5,000
Professional Fees	$5,000 to $20,000
Pre-Grand Opening Advertising	$25,000 to $35,000
Additional Funds – 3 months	$150,000 to $200,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment	$1,230,000 to $2,000,000