Picklerage Franchise Review 2026: Ratings & Verdict

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Key facts


The Verdict

Quick Verdict · who it fits

Picklerage fits first-time franchise buyers looking for an emerging fitness concept.

✓ Strengths

⚠ Risks to review

Key FDD Facts

The numbers a buyer needs first — straight from the filing.

Initial investment (Item 7)

$883K - $2.5M

Franchise fee (Item 5)

$65K

Royalty (Item 6)

7%

System size (Item 20)

1

Agreement term

10 yrs

Years in business

3+ yrs

Company-owned units

4

Item 3 litigation

None disclosed

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Buyer qualifications

•No exclusive territory•Owner-operator required✓No bankruptcy disclosed✓No Item 3 litigation

Data extracted from the 2026 FDD filed with state regulators. Fees and terms may have changed since filing — request the current FDD from the franchisor before deciding. Not legal, financial, or investment advice. Full disclaimer.

What you'd pay the franchisor

Drag to your projected annual sales. Royalty 7% on gross sales.

PROJECTED ANNUAL SALES$500,000

$100k$2M

Royalty (7%)

Total / year

▪ Of-sales fees only · excludes rent, labor, COGS, and one-time costs · for illustration

Executive Summary

Free AI summary — the first read on the filing.

Key Numbers

3

Total units open

3

Units opened last year

0

Units closed last year

3

Net unit growth

AI Due Diligence Findings PREMIUM

What our analysis flagged across the 2026 filing.

5

Risks to review

2

Strengths identified

4

Questions to ask

Industry Benchmarks

How Picklerage ranks against 156 Fitness & Wellness peers we've analyzed.

Initial investment

90th pct · of 156 peers

Franchise fee

89th pct · of 156 peers

System size

7th pct · of 156 peers

Fitness & Wellness industry averages

Avg investment

$434K - $1.0M

Avg franchise fee

$48K

Avg system size

158

Franchises analyzed

156

How Picklerage stacks up

Closest concepts by category and investment.

Brand Item 19 Fee Investment Royalty Units
Picklerage Disclosed $65K $883K - $2.5M 7% 1
Pickleball KingdomSimilar price None $60K $999K - $2.5M 7% 21
JazzerciseBiggest system Disclosed $1K $2K - $3K 20% 5,092
Next HealthTop-rated in category Disclosed $80K $1.7M - $2.3M 9% 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Picklerage franchise cost?

Picklerage requires a $65,000 initial franchise fee and a total initial investment range of $883,000–$2,495,550, per the most recent FDD on file.

Who owns Picklerage?

Picklerage franchises are sold by PickleRage Franchise, LLC, the franchisor entity of record on its Franchise Disclosure Document. Item 1 of the FDD discloses the corporate structure, including any parent companies and predecessors.

Does Picklerage disclose financial performance (Item 19)?

Yes. Picklerage discloses Item 19 financial performance representations in its FDD. See the financials sub-page for the disclosed figures.

What ongoing fees does Picklerage charge?

Franchisees pay a royalty of 7% on gross sales as defined in Item 6 of the FDD.

How many Picklerage locations are there?

As of their 2026 FDD, Picklerage has 1 total locations. This information comes from Item 20 of the FDD.

Does Picklerage grant exclusive territory?

No. Picklerage does not grant exclusive territory rights under Item 12. The franchisor retains the right to operate or grant additional units inside or adjacent to your trade area.

What are the renewal and exit terms?

Per the FDD, Picklerage discloses an initial agreement term of 10 years. Review Items 10 and 17 for the full renewal and termination provisions.

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