Buy an Ace Pickleball Club Franchise

Ace Pickleball Club is a premium pickleball franchise capitalizing on America’s fastest-growing sport, offering climate-controlled facilities with 8-16 cushioned courts, unlimited access to open play, clinics, tournaments, and social events via a simple all-inclusive membership—no reservations needed. Founded by franchise veterans Jay Diederich and Joe Sexton (ex-Sky Zone, Mathnasium), it launched in 2023 with three clubs open and over 100 franchise units in development by late 2024, backed by a 45+ corporate team from Chick-fil-A, Disney, and more.

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Ace Pickleball Club Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $60,000

    • Estimated Initial Investment

      $817,750 – $2,404,850

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      7.0%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • 28–32.5 hours initial classroom and HQ‑based training

    • 40 hours — practical training on operations and system execution

    • Ongoing support

    • Marketing support

Ace Pickleball Club – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Ace provides 40 hours on-the-job and 32.5 hours classroom training, plus ongoing aid like newsletters, grand opening help, site selection, lease negotiation, intranet, field operations, and marketing tools (ad templates, SEO, social media, loyalty app). Virtual/in-person support from proven franchising experts ensures smooth operations.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Ace leads the pickleball boom, expanding to 32+ new locations announced in 2023 and entering 2025 poised for national growth per PR Newswire. Featured in Entrepreneur's franchise directory; praised for innovative model by FranchiseWire and industry press.

  3. Industry / Market

    Pickleball surges as the U.S.'s top-growing sport, driving club demand; Ace taps this with premium, drop-in access amid booming participation from pros to retirees, fueling franchise expansion.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchisees are community-focused leaders from diverse backgrounds (e.g., Nike execs, multi-unit Planet Fitness operators) who align with Ace's vision, follow systems, and prioritize player experience—no prior experience required.Ace offers predictable recurring revenue in a recession-resistant sport, $800K-$2.4M investment (60K fee), expert support from franchise pros, and massive growth potential in underserved markets.

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