Ace Pickleball Club, an operator of indoor pickleball facilities, announced further expansion plans with over 50 franchises sold in the U.S., including Albany, NY; Detroit/Ann Arbor, MI; Chicago, IL; Denver, CO; Fort Wayne, IN (opening winter 2023); Harrisburg, PA; Jacksonville, FL; Orange County, CA; Orlando, FL; Palm Beach, FL; Phoenix, AZ; and Voorhees, NJ.
Ace Pickleball Club, which launched franchising in February 2023, claims to be the fastest-growing pickleball franchise, with one location open in Roswell, GA, another under construction in Fort Wayne, IN and over a dozen in development.
Founder and CEO Jay Diederich and Co-Founder and President Joe Sexton, previously of Sky Zone and CircusTrix, created the national franchise. The leadership team also includes Brianne Carter, chief operations officer; Diego Pacheco, chief growth officer and Vincent Barrios, chief development officer.
Ace Pickleball Club anticipates opening at least five new clubs by the end of 2023 and 40-plus new clubs by the end of 2024. “Our goal is to make pickleball accessible to everyone, from beginners looking to try something new to experienced players seeking top-notch facilities. We’ve carefully selected our new locations to ensure that we can cater to the diverse needs of pickleball enthusiasts nationwide,” said Carter.
Ace Pickleball Club said it makes pickleball accessible through its streamlined membership pricing model, premium courts and opportunities to learn, compete and socialize. The facilities host clinics, leagues, camps, and tournaments and offer free Pickleball 101 clinics teaching the game’s fundamentals.
