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    The Picklr

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    Researching The Picklr franchise opportunities? Every figure below is cited to the FDD.

    Reviewed sources
    Franchising since
    2023
    Source: franchise.org
    Headquarters
    Kaysville, UT United States
    Source: franchise.org

    The Picklr franchise specializes in indoor pickleball facilities, capitalizing on one of America's fastest-growing sports with dedicated courts and programming

    Headline figures

    Quick facts

    How much does it cost to open a The Picklr franchise?
    The The Picklr Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,252,400–$2,077,300 (2026 FDD, Item 7, PDF p. 16). This is the franchisor's disclosed estimate, not a quote. Details
    What is the The Picklr initial franchise fee?
    The disclosed initial franchise fee for a standard single unit is $420,000 (2026 FDD, Item 5, PDF p. 10). Other fee options (for example multi-unit or conversion) are listed separately in the report. Details
    What ongoing fees does The Picklr charge?
    The disclosed ongoing royalty is $7 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). The brand or advertising fund contribution is $2 (2026 FDD, Item 6, PDF p. 11). Other recurring fees are listed in Item 6. Details
    Does The Picklr disclose financial performance (Item 19)?
    Yes. The The Picklr FDD includes an Item 19 financial performance representation (2026 FDD, Item 19, PDF p. 52). Figures apply only to the locations and period each one covers. Details

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    What the disclosures show

    1. 1Opening costs are estimated at $1,252,400 – $2,077,300 in the 2026 FDD (Item 7); several initial fee options apply.
    2. 2Item 19 covers 2 separate groups: other measures for 12 Franchised locations; other measures for 12 Franchised locations. They are not combined.

    From reviewed FDD figures only. Not a recommendation or projection.

    Costs · Items 5–7

    What does it cost to open?

    Estimated opening costs and the fees payable to the franchisor.

    Startup Investment — Item 7

    Total estimated initial investment

    2026 FDD · Item 7 · PDF p. 16

    Standard single-unit franchise fee

    2026 FDD · Item 5 · PDF p. 10
    Discounted and multi-unit options are separate; see all fees.

    Ongoing Fees — Item 6

    Selected recurring charges; payment bases and conditions remain attached to each fee.

    6 FDD 86581636;1 ITEM 6 OTHER FEES Type of Fee Amount Due Date Remarks Royalty Fee † — 7%Main ongoing fee

    50 reported fees, each with its payment basis, are listed below; they haven't been sorted into recurring, initial and occasional groups yet.

    Financial Performance — Item 19

    What results are disclosed—and for which locations?

    Two separate populations, not a revenue-and-profit comparison. Revenue is not owner income.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    12Picklrfranchises≥onefullyear
    Period
    Median Gross Sales
    Excluded
    44outletsnotopenfullyearexcluded.
    Method
    Grosssalesincludesawayfacility,paidlost-profitinsurance,allproducts/services/meansofexchange;EBITDAdefinitionnotseparatelyspecified;nocountat/abovegiven.

    Locations counted: not stated in the reviewed record

    Other measures · 12 locations

    Who is counted
    Picklr franchises open at least one full year
    Period
    Low Gross Sales
    Excluded
    44 franchised outlets not open at least one full year excluded
    Method
    Grosssalesincludesawayfacility,paidlost-profitinsurance,allproducts/services/meansofexchange;EBITDAdefinitionnotseparatelyspecified;nocountat/abovegiven.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Coverage not stated in the reviewed record · counts as of year end of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 ·

    Questions to investigate

    Prompts based on what this brand's reviewed disclosures do and don't show — not conclusions. Join free as a member to save questions to your research.

    For the franchisor

    • Which line items in the 2026 Item 7 estimate ($1,252,400 – $2,077,300) vary most by market, and why?

    • Which initial fee option would apply to my situation, and what conditions or discounts affect it?

    • Which locations are included in the Item 19 figures, and which were excluded?

    • Is a territory available in my area, and how is it defined in my agreement?

    For current and former owners

    • How did your actual startup costs and timeline compare with the Item 7 estimate?

    • How many hours a week do you work in the business, and in what role?

    • How do your results compare with the Item 19 figures, and what explains the difference?

    • What support from the franchisor has been most and least useful?

    For your advisors

    • Ask a franchise attorney to review the territory, renewal, transfer and termination terms.

    • Ask an accountant to build a cash-flow plan using your own assumptions, not the franchisor's.

    Sources & vintage history

    Every displayed fact is retained with its disclosure vintage, item, page, and reviewed status. Prior vintages remain on file rather than being overwritten.

    Citations (2026 FDD)

    1. [1]Estimated initial investment — Item 7 · PDF p. 16
    2. [2]Standard initial franchise fee — Item 5 · PDF p. 10
    3. [3]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — 12Picklrfranchises≥onefullyear · PDF p. 52
    4. [4]Item 19 — Locations counted not stated in the reviewed record — Picklr franchises open at least one full year · PDF p. 52

    "PDF p." is the page in the PDF file; "printed p." is the number printed on the FDD page.

    Territory & operations

    99 addresses in Franopolis's imported location list. Coverage may differ from Item 20 outlet counts.

    These are contract disclosures, not confirmation that any territory is currently available.

    Legal & agreement

    Franchisor financial statements

    Fiscal yearMeasureReported value
    2025operating lease liability, current$114,502
    2025depreciation and amortization expense$32,766
    2025contract assets, current$270,179
    2025accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,284,767
    2025total assets$6,614,091
    2025sponsorship revenue$2,114,871
    2025operating expenses salaries and wages$6,885,268
    2025liabilities and shareholder's deficit current liabilities accounts payable$1,080,690
    2025royalties$2,243,368
    2025marketing fund revenue$1,786,898
    2025initial franchise fees$1,528,637
    2025dividends to shareholder-$75,303
    2025net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$46,679
    2025net loss-$4,447,918
    2025professional fees$612,726
    2025due to affiliate-$77,837
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$8,168
    2025total current assets$3,142,303
    2025cash and cash equivalents$868,824
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$158,809
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$551,556
    2025long-term assets property and equipment, net$17,179
    2025intangible assets, net$604,101
    2025contract assets, non-current$2,561,183
    2025operating lease right-of-use asset$289,325
    2025total long-term assets$3,471,788
    2025credit card payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$55,328
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$377,958
    2025deferred revenue, current$1,602,170
    2025total current liabilities$3,230,648
    2025long-term liabilities deferred revenue, non-current$15,683,425
    2025operating lease liability, non-current$179,743
    2025total long-term liabilities$15,863,168
    2025total liabilities$19,093,816
    2025additional paid-in-capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,895,351
    2025accumulated deficit-$15,906,995
    2025shareholder's deficit-$12,479,725
    2025rebates$1,253,517
    2025technology fees$693,922
    2025merchandise sales$402,196
    2025services revenue$262,706
    2025total operating revenue$10,286,115
    2025merchandise cost of goods sold$269,541
    2025gross margin$10,016,574
    2025general and administrative$3,206,770
    2025advertising and marketing$1,988,996
    2025commission expense$1,005,616
    2025sponsorship expense$707,616
    2025area developer fees$57,500
    2025total operating expenses$14,464,492
    2025accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$569,257
    2025prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$97,866
    2025operating lease$3,237
    2025inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$427,589
    2025contract assets-$390,151
    2025other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$15,000
    2025accounts payable$546,981
    2025credit card payableMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$31,514
    2025accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$366,801
    2025deferred revenue$4,664,778
    2025net cash-$1,083,143
    2025loan to officer$300,000
    2025purchases of property and equipment-$3,109
    2025purchases of intangible assets-$250,212
    2025additional paid-in-capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$792,647
    2025net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$717,344
    2025net change in cash and cash equivalents-$319,120
    2024accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$715,510
    2024operating expenses salaries and wages$4,121,458
    2024marketing fund revenue$382,292
    2024total current liabilities$1,686,668
    2024merchandise cost of goods sold$107,983
    2024total current assets$2,440,800
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$744,758
    2024rebates$612,472
    2024operating lease$1,683
    2024accounts payable$391,129
    2024sponsorship revenue$797,588
    2024royalties$443,655
    2024commission expense$879,277
    2024services revenue$347,071
    2024area developer fees$581,475
    2024purchases of property and equipment-$15,423
    2024depreciation and amortization expense$1,033
    2024contract assets-$2,053,244
    2024net change in cash and cash equivalents$155,101
    2024additional paid-in-capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,102,704
    2024contract assets, current$29,268
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$23,168
    2024cash and cash equivalents$1,187,944
    2024related party note receivable$300,000
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$60,943
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$123,967
    2024long-term assets property and equipment, net$16,701
    2024intangible assets, net$384,023
    2024contract assets, non-current$2,411,943
    2024operating lease right-of-use asset$397,365
    2024total long-term assets$3,210,032
    2024total assets$5,650,832
    2024liabilities and shareholder's deficit current liabilities accounts payable$533,709
    2024credit card payable$23,814
    2024deferred revenue, current$201,747
    2024due to affiliateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$77,837
    2024operating lease liability, current$104,803
    2024long-term liabilities deferred revenue, non-current$12,419,070
    2024operating lease liability, non-current$294,245
    2024total long-term liabilities$12,713,315
    2024total liabilities$14,399,983
    2024additional paid-in-capitalMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,102,704
    2024accumulated deficit-$11,383,774
    2024shareholder's deficit-$8,749,151
    2024initial franchise fees$649,189
    2024technology fees$161,978
    2024merchandise sales$58,941
    2024total operating revenue$3,453,186
    2024gross margin$3,345,203
    2024general and administrative$1,922,128
    2024advertising and marketing$2,475,687
    2024sponsorship expense$374,858
    2024professional fees$327,280
    2024total operating expenses$10,682,163
    2024net loss-$7,336,960
    2024accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$583,010
    2024prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$2,984
    2024inventoryMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$123,967
    2024other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$440,273
    2024accrued expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$744,757
    2024deferred revenue$9,181,984
    2024due to affiliateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$1,370,552
    2024net cash-$680,076
    2024loan to officer-$300,000
    2024purchases of intangible assets-$384,023
    2024advances to shareholder$431,919
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$699,446
    2024net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,534,623
    2023total liabilities$5,029,802
    2023contract assets, current$86,919
    2023long-term assets property and equipment, net$2,310
    2023technology fees$1,990
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$63,927
    2023marketing fund revenue$3,613
    2023total long-term assets$303,358
    2023royalties$12,646
    2023professional fees$256,977
    2023contract assets, non-current$301,048
    2023long-term liabilities deferred revenue, non-current$2,635,000
    2023due to affiliateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,448,389
    2023accumulated deficit-$4,046,814
    2023sponsorship revenue$8,867
    2023accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$132,500
    2023general and administrative$428,311
    2023other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$463,441
    2023net cash$1,885,153
    2023other assetsMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$463,441
    2023cash and cash equivalents$1,032,843
    2023accounts receivable, netMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$132,500
    2023total current assets$1,779,630
    2023total assets$2,082,988
    2023liabilities and shareholder's deficit current liabilities accounts payable$142,580
    2023deferred revenue, current$803,833
    2023total current liabilities$2,394,802
    2023shareholder's deficit-$2,946,814
    2023initial franchise fees$186,167
    2023total operating revenue$213,283
    2023operating expenses salaries and wages$936,629
    2023advertising and marketing$681,667
    2023commission expense$6,513
    2023total operating expenses$2,310,097
    2023net loss-$2,096,814
    2023prepaid expensesMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$63,927
    2023contract assets-$387,967
    2023accounts payable$142,580
    2023deferred revenue$3,438,833
    2023due to affiliateMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing$1,448,389
    2023purchases of property and equipment-$2,310
    2023issuance of common stock$1,100,000
    2023net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$2,310
    2023net cash provided byMore than one value recorded for this year — open the FDD source before comparing-$850,000

    These figures describe the franchisor company, not individual franchise locations.

    SBA-backed loans to franchisees

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    Source: U.S. Small Business Administration 7(a) & 504 FOIA data. Loan volume is not a measure of franchisee success.

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