Franopolis

    The Picklr

    Franchise research report · reviewed 2026 disclosure data

    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

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    The Picklr quick facts

    Is The Picklr a franchise?
    Yes. The Picklr offers franchises through a Franchise Disclosure Document. At the end of 2024, it reported 22 franchised and 2 company-owned outlets (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49).
    How much does it cost to open a The Picklr franchise?
    The The Picklr Franchise Disclosure Document reports an estimated initial investment of $1,242,900 (2025 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% (2025 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
    How many The Picklr locations are there?
    The FDD reports 24 outlets at the end of 2024 (2025 FDD, Item 20, PDF p. 49). Existing locations do not indicate territory availability. Details
    Is The Picklr a good franchise to buy?
    Franopolis does not rate or recommend franchises. From the reviewed FDD: Item 19 includes financial performance figures; check which locations and period they cover; Item 20 lists outlet openings, closures and transfers; Item 6 includes a brand or advertising fund contribution on top of royalty; Item 20 also lists current and former franchisees you can contact. Review the full FDD with a franchise attorney and accountant before deciding.

    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.
    3. 3Outlets grew by 17 in 2024, to 24 (Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD, Item 20).

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

    Compare outlet trendsPut Item 20 counts side by side with up to 3 other brands.

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    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.

    12 locations

    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.

    These groups are never combined.

    Outlet Changes — Item 20

    How has the outlet count changed?

    Systemwide, as labeled in the FDD · counts as of Fiscal year end 2024 of each year.

    2026 FDD · Item 20 · PDF p. 49

    Net +18 outlets, 2022–2024

    06202272023242024+1+17

    Year-end counts reported in Item 20. The scale starts at zero; the labels between the dots show each year's change. Openings and closures for 2024 haven't been pulled from the Item 20 tables yet, so no turnover or churn is shown.

    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?

    • Reported units went from 7 to 24 in 2024. How many new units opened, closed or changed hands?

    • 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
    5. [5]Outlet counts — Item 20, Table 1 · PDF p. 49

    "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

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

    What changed from 2025 to 2026

    • Estimated initial investment: $1,242,900 → $1,252,400 – $2,077,300
    • Franchise fee: $30,000 → $60,000
    • System size: 7 → 24 units

    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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    At a glance

    Business history

    Not reviewed

    Owner participation

    Not reviewed

    Territory language

    Litigation disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Bankruptcy disclosure

    Not reviewed

    Agreement term

    Not reviewed

    Reader notes on wording

    Our automated check found that these summaries may not match the FDD's exact wording. Read the FDD excerpt itself; it is the authoritative text. Core cost, fee, Item 19 and outlet figures are not affected.

    • Item 12 · PDF p. 36 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Exclusive territory: No

      “Franchisee will not receive an exclusive territory.”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 12 · PDF p. 36 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Protected territory: Yes, defined by assigned zip codes; varies by population density, demographics, and other factors

      “Franchisee will be granted a protected territory in which to operate the Picklr Franchise or to sell the Products and Services Franchisee is authorized to sell by the Franchise Agreement by the zip codes designated to Franchisee. The protected territory will vary based upon population density, demographics and other similar factors.”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    • Item 12 · PDF p. 38 · 2025 FDD

      Our summary: Territory protection: For the development agreement term, franchisor cannot establish or grant others rights to establish Picklr franchises within the development territory; failure to meet the schedule may result in loss of exclusivity

      “During the term of the Multi-Unit Development Agreement, Franchisor does not have the right to establish its own, or to grant to others the right to establish, Picklr Franchises within the Development Territory; however, Franchisor reserves the right to sell Products and Services, under the Marks or any other marks, through any other channels of distribution.”

      Note: Supplied quote could not be confirmed on the cited PDF page excerpt.

    Independent analysis of franchisor-provided data. Not investment advice. Franopolis does not distribute FDDs.

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