Let’s Go Pickleball operates premium indoor pickleball clubs featuring 20 cushioned courts, climate-controlled environments, and multiple revenue streams from memberships to corporate events.
At a Glance
- Liquid Capital Required: $300,000 (Liquid Capital refers to readily available cash or cash-equivalent assets that can be accessed without borrowing, selling a primary residence, or relying on future income.)
- Net Worth Required: $1,000,000
- Ownership Model: Owner-operator or semi-absentee
- Location Type: Indoor facility (typically big-box retail conversion)
- Time Commitment: Full-time
- Experience Required: None — hospitality, sports, or management background helpful
Top 5 Reasons to Invest
- 20-court indoor venues — climate-controlled, year-round play
- 8+ revenue streams — memberships, lessons, leagues, pro shop, events, concessions
- 94% of players — say they’d join an indoor club
- 54% report access issues — demand exceeds supply in most markets
- PPA pro on leadership team — Donald Young brings elite credibility
About Let’s Go Pickleball
Let’s Go Pickleball builds premium indoor pickleball clubs designed for serious players and social members alike. Venues feature 20 cushioned courts, mezzanine viewing areas, pro shops, and grab-and-go concessions — all under climate control for year-round play regardless of weather.
The leadership team combines Joe Paletta’s real estate expertise with Donald Young, a former top-ranked professional tennis player now competing on the PPA pickleball tour. This pairing brings operational depth, facility development experience, and sport credibility to the franchise system.
Why Franchise With Let’s Go Pickleball?
- Built-in demand — 87% of pickleball players play 2–7 times per week, and 54% report wait times or lack of court access.
- Diversified revenue model — Memberships, court rentals, lessons, leagues, tournaments, pro shop, concessions, sponsorships, and corporate events.
- Turnkey buildout support — Real estate assistance, landlord negotiation guidance, and established vendor relationships for construction and equipment.
- Certified coaching programs — Structured instruction creates recurring revenue while increasing player retention.
- Community programming — School partnerships, youth camps, and student leagues build local roots and long-term membership pipelines.
ABF Exclusive Insights
Market Analysis: Pickleball participation has exploded, but court supply hasn’t kept pace. 71% of players want professional instruction, and 54% face wait times or access barriers. Indoor facilities solve weather limitations and capacity constraints simultaneously.
Competitive Advantage: Most pickleball access is outdoor public courts or tennis club conversions. Let’s Go Pickleball builds purpose-built 20-court indoor venues with premium amenities — a format that captures serious players willing to pay for reliable access.
ABF Timing Insight: This is early-stage franchising with premium territories available. For investors with $300,000 liquid capital seeking a facility-based model in a high-growth sport with multiple revenue streams, Let’s Go Pickleball offers ground-floor positioning with institutional-quality buildout support.
Training & Support
- Initial training — Comprehensive program at home club in Peachtree City, Georgia covering operations, coaching, and business systems.
- On-site launch support — Five days of hands-on training at your location plus grand opening assistance.
- Real estate guidance — Site selection, landlord negotiation, and buildout assistance with established contractor relationships.
- Marketing systems — Digital marketing ready to launch, plus member retention strategies and local promotion playbooks.
- Technology platform — Integrated business systems covering scheduling, bookkeeping, POS, and member management.
Who Are We Looking For
- Passionate about pickleball — genuine enthusiasm for growing the sport locally
- Business-minded operators — comfortable managing staff, budgets, and multi-revenue operations
- Community builders — skilled at creating welcoming environments that drive loyalty
- Customer experience focused — committed to delivering premium service at every touchpoint
- Adaptable leaders — willing to evolve programming as the sport and market develop
Franchise Fit & Capital Readiness
Who Is NOT A Good Fit for This Franchise
- Seeking passive or absentee ownership — this requires hands-on leadership of a staffed facility
- Uncomfortable with significant capital deployment — total investment ranges from $920K to $1.95M
- No interest in community engagement or local relationship building
- Less than $300,000 in liquid capital available
Candidates who do not meet the financial criteria below are typically not approved by the franchisor.
Investment Readiness Check
- Ownership timeline: Varies based on real estate acquisition and buildout (typically 9–18 months)
- Total investment: $920,000–$1,948,550 including franchise fee, buildout, and working capital
- Franchise Fee: $50,000
- Minimum Liquid Capital: $300,000 — required for consideration
- Ongoing fees: 6% royalty, 2% ad fund, $150/week technology fee
All financial thresholds are set by the franchisor and are non-negotiable during approval.
Franchisor Authority Disclosure
America’s Best Franchises provides guidance and introductions. Final approval criteria, financial thresholds, and territory decisions are determined exclusively by the franchisor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I need pickleball or sports industry experience?
A. No. Training covers operations, coaching programs, and business systems. Backgrounds in hospitality, sports facilities, or customer-focused businesses are helpful but not required.
Q. What’s included in the franchise support?
A. Real estate assistance, training at Georgia headquarters, five days of on-site launch support, marketing systems, technology platform, vendor relationships, and ongoing operational guidance.
Q. How many revenue streams does a Let’s Go Pickleball club have?
A. Eight or more: memberships, court rentals, private lessons, leagues, tournaments, pro shop sales, grab-and-go concessions, advertising sponsorships, and corporate/private events.
Q. What is the franchise agreement term?
A. Initial term is 10 years with two 5-year renewal options available.
Q. Why indoor pickleball specifically?
A. 94% of players say they’d join an indoor club. Indoor venues eliminate weather limitations, provide year-round consistent play, and solve the court access problem that 54% of players currently face.
Next Steps
By submitting this form, you confirm that you meet the liquid capital requirement of $300,000 established by the franchisor.
Complete the form below to request a qualification review and discuss territory availability for Let’s Go Pickleball.
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