Are Pickleball Clubs the New Fad or the Next Fitness Empire?

In this episode, the Acquisitions Anonymous crew breaks down a freshly listed $1.9M indoor pickleball club in Houston, debating whether it’s a sports goldmine or a post‑trend trap. Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/pickleball-club/2414949/ Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them. Subscribe for more episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquisitionsAnonymousPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.acquanon.com/newsletter Connect with us on Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/acquanon LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/acquanon 👋 Follow the Hosts Michael Girdley – Entrepreneur & investor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/girdley Bill D’Alessandro – CEO of Elements Brands. Twitter: https://twitter.com/BillDA Heather Endresen – SBA lending expert & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/EndresenHeather Mills Snell – Small business investor & advisor. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegeneralmills 💰 Sponsored by: Capital Pad – A platform connecting accredited investors with vetted small business acquisition deals. Discover exclusive opportunities at https://capitalpad.com Acquisition Lab – Your fast-track to business ownership. Get hands-on support, world-class resources, and join a top-tier community of acquisition entrepreneurs. Schedule your free consultation at https://www.acquisitionlab.com and mention Acquisitions Anonymous! The hosts dive into a just‑listed $1.9 million Houston indoor pickleball facility boasting $400K in cashflow and a prime 15‑year below‑market lease. With 51,000 square feet, 18 courts, and multiple recurring revenue streams—including memberships and court reservations—the business claims to be “profitable from day one.” Key Highlights: - $1.9M asking price with $400K reported cashflow — business established only in 2024 - 15-year below-market lease for 51,000 sq ft facility with 18 courts - Multiple revenue streams: memberships, court rentals, open play, potential food & beverage - Moat discussion: location, community engagement, “first mover” indoor advantage - Risk analysis: is pickleball peaking or still rising? Is the growth sustainable or a fad?