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Are Pickleball Clubs the New Fad or the Next Fitness Empire?

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Nov 11, 2025

Travis Jameson, Founder of CapitalPad, dives into the intriguing world of a $1.9 million indoor pickleball club in Houston. They explore its impressive $400K cash flow potential and multiple revenue streams, including memberships and court rentals. The conversation shifts to whether pickleball is a fleeting trend or a sustainable fitness empire, with discussions on community loyalty, scalability, and financing challenges. Ultimately, they express cautious optimism while weighing the risks of investing in such a capital-intensive venture.

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Strong Early Financial Claims

The Houston listing claims $1.1M revenue and $400K cashflow from a one-year-old indoor pickleball club with 18 courts.
The sale highlights a 15-year below-market lease and proprietary software as competitive advantages.

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Memberships Make It Gym‑Like

Memberships and recurring revenue make pickleball clubs resemble gyms in economics and churn concerns.
Peak demand matters because sustaining membership growth may be harder after initial launch.

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Rapid Growth, Intensifying Competition

Pickleball growth has exploded with tens of thousands of courts added and broad demographic adoption.
Rapid expansion creates both opportunity and heightened competition for new facilities.

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In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous crew breaks down a freshly listed $1.9M indoor pickleball club in Houston, debating whether it’s a sports goldmine or a post‑trend trap.

Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/pickleball-club/2414949/

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The hosts dive into a just‑listed $1.9 million Houston indoor pickleball facility boasting $400K in cashflow and a prime 15‑year below‑market lease. With 51,000 square feet, 18 courts, and multiple recurring revenue streams—including memberships and court reservations—the business claims to be “profitable from day one.”

Key Highlights:
- $1.9M asking price with $400K reported cashflow — business established only in 2024
- 15-year below-market lease for 51,000 sq ft facility with 18 courts
- Multiple revenue streams: memberships, court rentals, open play, potential food & beverage
- Moat discussion: location, community engagement, “first mover” indoor advantage
- Risk analysis: is pickleball peaking or still rising? Is the growth sustainable or a fad?

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