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The Picklr CEO Says ‘That’s on Us’ After Fast-Growing $59M Pickleball Chain Files for Bankruptcy

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Rapid expansion and aggressive corporate lease guarantees pushed the $59M-valued franchisor into Chapter 11 reorganization.

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  1. FOX Business

    Pickleball facility franchisor files for bankruptcy as founder acknowledges business mistake: 'I own it' (opens FOX Business)

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    The Picklr's Chapter 11 filing stems from costly lease guarantees on about 40 franchise locations as an investor group commits millions for restructuring.

  2. Inc.

    The Picklr CEO Says ‘That’s on Us’ After Fast-Growing $59M Pickleball Chain Files for Bankruptcy (opens Inc.)

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    Rapid expansion and aggressive corporate lease guarantees pushed the $59M-valued franchisor into Chapter 11 reorganization.

  3. New York Post

    Pickleball company files for bankruptcy as founder acknowledges business mistake: ‘I own it’ (opens New York Post)

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    Founder Jorge Barragan said about 40 locations had corporate guarantee arrangements that became untenable for the company

  4. Quartz

    Pickleball franchisor The Picklr filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy over franchise lease guarantees (opens Quartz)

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    The indoor pickleball chain, valued at $59 million in 2024, posted a net loss of $4.4 million on $10.3 million in revenue last year

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