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
Pickleball player holding paddle on court
Albert — Founder, Insider Kitchen Group

Operator · Builder · Advisor · Serving North America from 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 courts and bright lighting
Multi-Court Indoor Facility
Close up of pickleball court net and court markings
Court Surface & Layout Design
Pickleball players competing in doubles match
Social & Lounge Spaces

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.

Discovery Call

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

Feasibility Report

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

Engagement Scoped

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

Active Advisory

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

Ongoing Support

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

Pickleball coach instructing players courtside

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 — wrong HVAC spec, bad site, flawed membership model — 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 — and one of the most powerful community-building tools. IKG handles it end-to-end: from concept and design through manufacturing and delivery.

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Pickleball paddle and balls — branded equipment and gear

Custom apparel · Headwear · Equipment · Pro shop ready

Apparel

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

Headwear & Accessories

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

Paddle Gear & Equipment

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

Brand & Logo Design

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

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.

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.