The Flying Pickle operates and franchises premium indoor pickleball facilities with court reservations, lessons, leagues, tournaments, an in-house restaurant called The Kitchen, a pro shop, and locker rooms, spanning 18 facilities across ten states: Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.

It publishes the most complete franchise economics of any brand in this set. Initial investment runs $1,341,800 to $4,450,000 with a $50,000 franchise fee, 6 percent royalty on gross revenues, and a marketing contribution up to 2 percent capped at 3 percent. Grand opening spend carries a $20,000 minimum, and local marketing minimums are $2,000 monthly for six months, then $1,000 monthly. The agreement term is ten years with two five-year renewals, and typical timeline from signing to opening is 18 to 24 months.

Franchisees and two team members receive a five-day initial training session at the Idaho headquarters plus three to five days of on-site opening support, along with an exclusive construction playbook, operating manual, and supplier network access.

The venue model diversifies across courts, the pro shop, The Kitchen food and beverage operation, an academy for coaching, and private events.