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The Picklr CEO Says ‘That’s on Us’ After Fast-Growing $59M Pickleball Chain Files for Bankruptcy

Rapid expansion and aggressive corporate lease guarantees pushed the $59M-valued franchisor into Chapter 11 reorganization.

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What happened Rapid expansion and aggressive corporate lease guarantees pushed the $59M-valued franchisor into Chapter 11 reorganization.
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CenterThe Picklr CEO Says ‘That’s on Us’ After Fast-Growing $59M Pickleball Chain Files for Bankruptcy

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Inc.News report · Oct 12, 8:21 PM

The Picklr CEO Says ‘That’s on Us’ After Fast-Growing $59M Pickleball Chain Files for Bankruptcy

Rapid expansion and aggressive corporate lease guarantees pushed the $59M-valued franchisor into Chapter 11 reorganization.

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