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Collaborate with the Franchise Team Work with PickleRage’s real estate, marketing, and operations experts Participate in ongoing training and growth opportunities A PickleRage franchisee doesn't just run a club—they become a local ambassador for the fastest-growing sport in America, with full support from a franchise built for scale., registration_virginia=Registered, target_customer=Primary Target Customer Adults Ages 30–65 Health-conscious, recreationally active Looking for fun, low-impact exercise and social connection Includes both competitive players and casual participants Strong interest in memberships, leagues, and clinics Secondary Target Segments Young Professionals (Ages 22–35) Attracted to group events, social leagues, and nightlife-style pickleball (e.g., "Dinks & Drinks") Engaged in trends that mix fitness and social life Families & Kids Parents seeking kid-friendly activities like camps, junior leagues, and lessons Multi-generational appeal makes it a family outing destination Corporate Groups & Event Planners Interested in team-building events, tournaments, and private bookings High-margin, off-peak bookings Retirees & Active Seniors (Ages 60+) A large and growing base of loyal, daily players Appreciate the community, low-impact fitness, and structured play, contact_first_name=Eric, sales_contact_email=eoconnor@picklerage.com, billing_contact_phone=(732) 723-4022, starting_employees_type_4=PT Front Desk Associates, person_completing_2_minute_drill=Eric OConnor, ideal_candidate=Strong Sales Ability ;Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership;Values Outstanding Customer Service;Ability to recruit and scale a team;Community Centric;Passion for health/wellness, day_to_day_operators=Franchisee;Manager/Supervisor, starting_employees_type_1=General Manager, starting_employees_type_2=Program Director, starting_employees_type_3=Assistant GM, founder_name=Chris Palermo and Anthony Grosso, onboarding_link=https://www.franchisesidekick.com/franchisor-onboarding-2-minute-drill?brand_name=PickleRage, unique_name=PickleRage, has_current_fdd=Yes, average_start_to_open_time=6-12 months, home_based=No, major_competitors=Ace Pickleball, Picklr, Dill Dinkers, Pickleball Kingdom, local mom and pops, hs_object_id=26811800144, name=PickleRage, available_internationally=No, sidekick_commission_2=, sidekick_commission_3=, fun_facts=Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America—growing over 500% in the past five years alone! 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Brand Summary
PickleRage Franchise Opportunity
PickleRage is the fastest-growing indoor pickleball franchise in America, capitalizing on one of the hottest trends in sports and recreation. With a proven business model with turnkey real estate support, PickleRage is designed for scalability and long-term growth. Franchisees benefit from a surge in demand for active, social experiences across all age groups, while enjoying multiple revenue streams—from court rentals and memberships to tournaments, lessons, and retail.
Why PickleRage?
• Fastest-growing indoor pickleball concept
• Recurring revenue model with multiple revenue stream
• Executive team with franchise, real estate, and finance expertise
• Fully supported site selection and launch process
• Positioned at the intersection of fitness, fun, and recurring revenue
Brand Superpowers
Full Service Real Estate Team
Experienced Professionals in the Executive Franchise Seats
*THE NUMBERS
Founder | Chris Palermo and Anthony Grosso |
Home Office Location | 1000 5th Street, Suite 100 | Miami Beach, FL 33139 |
Company Founded | 2023 |
Began Franchising | 2023 |
Industry | Pickleball |
Industry Size | 250 to 300M |
Veteran Discount | yes |
Group Health Insurance | No |
Company Units Open | 4 |
Franchise Units Awarded All Time | 18 |
Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months | 16 |
Franchise Units Open | 1 |
Number of franchisees | 17 |
Strong Sales Ability
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Community Centric
Passion for health/wellness
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Founder Chris Palermo and Anthony Grosso Home Office Location 1000 5th Street, Suite 100 | Miami Beach, FL 33139 Company Founded 2023 Began Franchising 2023 Industry Pickleball Industry Size 250 to 300M Veteran Discount yes Group Health Insurance No -
Company Units Open 4 Franchise Units Awarded All Time 18 Franchise Units Awarded Last 12 Months 16 Franchise Units Open 1 Number of franchisees 17 -
Strong Sales Ability
Desire to scale / multi-unit ownership
Values Outstanding Customer Service
Ability to recruit and scale a team
Community Centric
Passion for health/wellness
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
DO THEY OFFER FINANCING TO HELP BUY THE FRANCHISE?
No but offer 3rd party financingWHAT KIND OF TECHNOLOGY DO THEY HAVE IN PLACE?
Scheduling, CRM and BillingDO THEY OFFER FLEXIBLE OWNERSHIP?
NoDO THEY OFFER A DISCOUNT TO VETERANS?
yes
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