Former New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees joined The Picklr, as an ambassador, investor and franchise owner. The company said the 2009 Super Bowl Champion “combines his passion for pickleball and community development by adding The Picklr to his business portfolio, including ownership in various multi-unit franchises.”
As a national brand ambassador, Brees will work closely with The Picklr to promote the brand and mission to provide pickleball facilities to athletes of all ages and skill levels. He will also own several Picklr facilities and be the area developer of 30 Picklr franchises in Indiana, Ohio and Michigan.
An inductee of Purdue’s Intercollegiate Athletics Hall of Fame, Brees will open his first flagship Picklr location in Indianapolis in 2024.
“My mission in business and franchising is to work with top-tier organizations and people to create a best-in-class culture and provide exceptional experiences. I saw that immediately with The Picklr,” said Brees. “We have created a community and environment where everyone can build relationships, compete, develop skills, and have fun while promoting a healthy and active lifestyle through one of the most popular sports in the world. Pickleball is for everyone, and there is no better place to be than The Picklr.”
“Everyone recognizes Drew’s prowess on the football field, but many may not realize that he has built franchising expertise for over a decade,” said Scott Schubiger, chief growth officer at The Picklr. “Getting to know Drew over the last few months has made it abundantly clear that our collective passion and vision for the sport of pickleball are perfectly aligned. We are truly honored and could think of no better person than Drew Brees to join The Picklr family as an investor, brand ambassador, and 30-unit, multi-state franchisee.”
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