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Ace Pickleball Club is expanding with new locations across the US, offering indoor pickleball facilities and expert instruction. The brand, which launched franchising in February 2023, aims to grow the sport of pickleball by providing a welcoming community and optimal playing conditions.
The brand, which launched franchising in February 2023, serves to grow the sport of pickleball by inspiring new players and providing enthusiasts of all skill levels access to a welcoming community, optimal playing conditions and expert instruction.
Founder and CEO Jay Diederich and Co-Founder and President Joe Sexton of Ace Pickleball Club, leaders in the franchise industry, saw a void in the space and growing demand for high quality indoor facilities that provide year-round access to players of all ages and skill levels across the country.
Ace Pickleball Club will make pickleball accessible to all through its streamlined membership pricing model – readily available premium courts, and numerous opportunities to learn, compete and socialize. Ace Pickleball Club will host an active schedule of clinics, leagues, camps and tournaments.
The newly announced Ace Pickleball Club locations will be in:
Albany, NY
Chicago, IL
Denver, CO
Fort Wayne, IN
Harrisburg, PA
Jacksonville, FL (as well as Southwest Florida)
Orange County, CA
Phoenix, AZ
“Our goal with Ace Pickleball Club is to provide inviting state-of-the-art facilities year round. From pros to first-timers, everyone gets access to the best courts,” says Jay Diederich, Founder and CEO of Ace Pickleball Club’s parent company. “We’re thrilled to play a role in professionalizing the sport and making it more accessible than ever to people across the country.”
All Ace Pickleball Clubs will offer an inviting and welcoming atmosphere, unlimited open play, unlimited court reservations, a straightforward membership model, opportunities to receive expert instruction, organized events, professional grade cushioned courts, premium sound and lighting, glow-in-the-dark technology, permanent nets/lines, grab-and-go refreshments, a pro shop, and so much more, all in a climate controlled facility.
The first Ace Pickleball Club location opens in July, in Roswell, Georgia.
“We have confidence in our talented franchisees to expand Ace Pickleball Club nationwide,” says Co-Founder and President, Joe Sexton. “We’re beyond excited to open our doors to these communities, and many more to come. Increasing access to the sport of pickleball is our mission.”
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on June 29, 2023. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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