The Picklr is seeking franchisees across the Lower 48 states and Canada to expand pickleball mall locations

Is the pickleball craze here to stay? Apparently so, according to Jorge Barragan and Austin Wood, co-founders of The Picklr. The chain now operates 27 indoor pickleball clubs in seven states, but the founders’ ultimate plan is to take the franchise global.

The company hired JLL as its tenant rep to seek anchor locations at shopping centers. Chris Walker, The Picklr’s chief development officer is looking for franchisees across the Lower 48 states and Canada, and for any franchise deal he signs on, JLL will negotiate with the landlord for a suitable location, many of which have already been identified as ideal sites for a Picklr location ranging from 20,000 to 60,000 sq. ft. in size.

North of the States, The Picklr signed a lease in Winnipeg and plans for a total of 65 locations across Canada.

Unlike other pickleball chains that incorporate restaurants and entertainment, The Picklr concentrates mostly on pickleball activity, such as league play, Junior Academy and adult clinics. Food and beverage sales are prepared grab-and-go only.

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