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Pickleball Vending Resources

Fantastic Business Opportunity

Pickleball, the fastest-growing sport in America, has witnessed an impressive average growth rate of 11.5% over the past five years.

With over 4.8 million active participants in the U.S., Major League Pickleball aims to attract nearly 40 million players worldwide by 2030.

This surge has caught the attention of entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk and athletic celebrities such as LeBron James, Tom Brady, and Drew Brees, who see immense investment potential in what some call the “gold rush” of this sport.

However, with such exponential expansion, challenges emerge, including competition between professional leagues, ensuring health and safety standards at tournaments, addressing rulebook loopholes, meeting the demand for courts, and navigating an investing culture akin to the Wild West.

Don’t miss your chance to get in on the ground floor of the next big business opportunity in America: Pickleball Vending Machines!

How to Find Pickleball Courts

If you’re considering the business opportunity of “pickleball vending machines,” it’s crucial to have a reliable resource for finding potential locations beyond your usual driving range. Before expanding further, make sure to explore the hundreds of courts within a 60-mile radius of your home.

As your business grows and extends beyond your immediate vicinity, you can use a valuable resource provided by USA Pickleball.  We encourage all of our vendors to join USA Pickleball and take advantage of their informative databases.

How to find Pickleball Courts near you:

Check out the official USA Pickleball search engine website designed to help find pickleball courts near you:

 https://www.places2play.org/

This a critical tool for our vendors to secure locations for pickleball vending machines. Just remember to abide by their terms and conditions when utilizing this resource.

How to Find Pickleball Tournaments

As a pickleball vendor, it would be valuable to stay informed about nearby tournament locations. Tournaments can take place at diverse venues such as fairgrounds, church gyms, parks, and even amidst corn fields.

Our proactive pickleball vending machine operators establish agreements with tournament directors, offering an “automatic vending solution” for participants. These innovative delivery systems can enhance existing beverage services or serve as the exclusive source for refreshing drinks and pickleballs at the venue.

The PickleVend model PBMHYbrid1 is designed to operate on just 110 volts and draws a modest 5 amps of power. To ensure a profitable weekend, all you need is a long 110-volt extension cord. This simple requirement will guarantee a weekend of booming profits.

Join Pickleball Facebook Groups

We highly encourage all of our pickleball machine vendors to join Facebook to receive up-to-the-minute updates on new facilities being constructed and tournament announcements near you.

If you are new to Facebook, start a “business page” to help with networking.  The pickleball community has a HUGE presence on Facebook and is a tremendous resource for pickleball suppliers and vendors.

How to find Facebook Pickleball Groups near you:

Click here to search Facebook for pickleball groups near you.

A couple of our national favorites are:

The Kitchen

The Pickleball Forum

To stay in the loop and receive updates on upcoming tournaments and new court construction in your area, make sure to join local and regional pickleball Facebook groups. This is a crucial step that will keep you well-informed and connected to the latest happenings in your city or town.

New Pickleball Court Announcements

 In 2023, Tampa Parks & Recreation will add 26 pickleball courts, spread out across Copeland Park, Williams Park, MacFarlane Park, Highland Pines Park, Al Barnes Park, Vila Brothers and New Tampa Park. 

 Prior to 2021, Tampa Parks & Recreation had just nine pickleball courts at Julian B. Lane, Cuscaden Park and Madison Park. 

By 2022, Tampa Parks & Recreation added 14 pickleball courts at Rowlett Park, Foster Playground, Skyview Playground and more.   

Read the entire article from Tampa.gov

If you’re exploring pickleball vending machines as a part-time gig or full-fledged business venture, this article drives home the point that pickleball’s exponential growth presents a promising opportunity for your success. Embrace the rising trend and watch your business thrive!

The City of Tampa will need a vending solution for these courts and all new courts they build in the next few years.  You could be their solution.

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