Pickleball Facility Advisory · North America

Built by
an operator.
For operators.

Insider Kitchen Group advises pickleball facility owners across the U.S. and Canada on site selection, buildout, programming, revenue, merch, and operations — from someone who has actually run one.

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24.3MU.S. players in 2025
+479%Participation growth 2020–25
1,200+New facilities opened recently
$1.2MRevenue benchmark for top clubs
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Insider Kitchen Group Operator · Builder · Advisor · Montréal, QC

About

Operator.
Builder.
Advisor.

Most pickleball consultants come from coaching or development. Albert comes from operating — site selection, buildout, programming, contractor disputes, P&L, and daily operations.

What great looks like

World-class facilities
start with the right plan.

Indoor pickleball facility with multiple blue courts and high ceilings
Multi-Court Indoor Facility
Pickleball court surface showing green and blue zones with white lines
Court Surface & Layout Design
Outdoor pickleball facility with multiple courts and nets
Multi-Court Complex

Services

From first site visit
to full operation.

Every engagement is tailored. No templates — just experienced advisory built around your market, your site, and your vision.

01

Feasibility & Site Assessment

Market demand analysis, site layout review, HVAC and drainage evaluation, competitive landscape mapping, and a financial model with a clear go/no-go recommendation.

Flat Fee

02

Full Pre-Opening Advisory

Our core engagement. A 3–6 month retainer covering buildout advisory, revenue model, membership pricing, programming design, staffing structure, and a full opening day playbook.

Core Service · Retainer

03

Ongoing Operations Advisory

Monthly strategic advisor on call: KPI reviews, programming adjustments, seasonal planning, staff coaching, and operational troubleshooting for post-opening facilities.

Monthly Retainer

04

Player Development System

License IKG’s proprietary 6-division skill assessment circuit — structured stations, ball machine protocols, colour-coded court tape, and a complete league and retention framework.

Flat Fee · Licensable

05

Revenue & Pricing Model

Membership tier design, court pricing strategy, open play and league optimization, pro shop strategy, and F&B integration planning for maximum facility profitability.

Flat Fee

06

AI & Tech Stack Advisory

Booking system selection, CRM implementation, chatbot and intake automation, staff management tools — building a modern, scalable facility operation from day one.

Project

07

Merch Design & Manufacturing

Custom branded apparel and gear for your facility — end-to-end from concept and design through manufacturing and delivery. A new revenue stream and a powerful community-building tool.

Project · Full Service

Process

From first call
to first rally.

A structured, milestone-based engagement. No ambiguity — you always know where you stand.

01

Discovery Call

Free 60-min intake. Goals, timeline, site overview, red flags. Albert tells you if your project makes sense.

02

Feasibility Report

Paid assessment: market demand, site evaluation, financial model, go/no-go recommendation.

03

Engagement Scoped

Tailored proposal: retainer scope, milestones, deliverables, travel terms. 50% deposit to start.

04

Active Advisory

3–6 month hands-on partnership: buildout, programming, pricing, staffing, opening playbook.

05

Ongoing Support

Optional monthly retainer post-opening: KPI reviews, seasonal planning, staff coaching.

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The IKG Difference

Honest advice
from someone
who’s been there.

Every recommendation Albert makes is grounded in real operating experience — not theory, not a template, not a franchise playbook.

  • ✓Real P&L experience — he knows where the money leaks
  • ✓Contractor and renovation IQ built from live projects
  • ✓Pricing and programming tested on actual players
  • ✓A proprietary player development system you can license
  • ✓Operator empathy — he has been in your exact seat
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Investment

Transparent pricing.
Anchored to value.

Clients invest $800K–$2.5M to open a facility. A single avoided mistake covers the entire consulting fee many times over.

ServiceModelInvestment
Discovery CallLead qualifierFree
Feasibility & Site AssessmentFlat fee$3,500 – $6,000
Full Pre-Opening Advisory3–6 month retainer$8,000 – $15,000 / mo
Ongoing Operations AdvisoryMonthly retainer$2,500 – $4,000 / mo
Player Development SystemFlat fee + optional support$4,000 – $7,500
Merch Design & ManufacturingProject-basedCustom quote
Hourly Advisory2-hour minimum$250 – $350 / hr

All site visit expenses — flights, accommodation, ground transport — are covered by the client. Pre-approval required for travel costs exceeding $500 per trip.

Travel policy: All site visit expenses (flights, accommodation, ground transport) are billed to the client at cost with receipts. Available across the U.S. and Canada from Montréal, QC.

Merch Design & Manufacturing

Your brand on
the court.

Custom facility merch is one of the most underutilized revenue streams in the industry. IKG handles it end-to-end — from concept and design through manufacturing and delivery, ready to sell in your pro shop or online.

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Custom designed pickleball paddle hanging on a court fence

Custom apparel · Headwear · Equipment · Pro shop ready

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Apparel

Performance polos, t-shirts, hoodies, and quarter-zips branded with your facility identity and manufactured to quality standards that reflect your brand.

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Headwear & Accessories

Hats, visors, wristbands, socks, and bags. Court-ready gear your members will actually wear in and out of your facility.

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Paddle Gear & Equipment

Custom paddle covers, ball hoppers, court bags, and more. Branded equipment that creates a professional, cohesive look across your facility.

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Brand & Logo Design

Don’t have a facility brand yet? We’ll develop your visual identity — logo, colors, typography — before designing your merch line.

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Manufacturing & Fulfillment

End-to-end production management — supplier sourcing, quality control, bulk ordering, and delivery coordination. You focus on the facility; we handle the rest.

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Pro Shop Strategy

Inventory planning, pricing strategy, display recommendations, and online sales integration. Merch done right becomes a meaningful, recurring revenue stream.

Get in Touch

Let’s build something
great.

Start with a free 60-minute discovery call. No commitment — just an honest conversation about your project and whether IKG is the right fit.

Email

albert@insiderkitchengroup.com

Based in

Montréal, QC

Serving the United States and Canada

Availability

Currently accepting new clients

Discovery calls available within 5 business days

Travel

On-site visits available

All travel expenses covered by the client. Pre-approval required for trips over $500.