Crush Yard franchises the largest-footprint concept in this set: 30,000 to 50,000 square foot venues with a published start-up investment of $6.5 to $9.5 million, pairing indoor pickleball with a full-service restaurant and a sports bar and lounge.

The model runs four revenue channels: food and beverage, private events, pickleball court and equipment rentals, and memberships, making it a hospitality-led play rather than a membership-first club. Franchise support leans on in-house capability, with real estate and construction professionals who guide site selection and keep openings on time and on budget, plus detailed operational guidelines, ongoing training, and cost control strategies.

Distinctively, the franchisor supports staffing with tailored recruitment strategies for roles including brand ambassadors, pickleball pros, event sales coordinators, and kitchen managers, and contributes creative development across marketing, menu ideation, and membership benefits.

Three venues are open in Charleston, Orlando, and Nashville, with Conway, Arkansas and Buffalo, New York announced. Franchise fee and royalty structure are not published.