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Get in the Game: Inside an Exciting New Franchise Opportunity - Franchising 101 - Episode 306
<p>⭐ INTERESTED IN FRANCHISE OWNERSHIP? Schedule a call with one of our coaches today! <a href="https://www.francoach.net/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.francoach.net/</a> </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Episode 305 - In this episode of <strong>Franchising 101</strong>, host <strong>Tim Parmeter</strong>, Founder & CEO of <strong>FranCoach</strong>, sits down with <strong>Bob Lorincz</strong>, Co-Founder and CEO of <strong>Pickleball 365</strong>, to explore the story behind a new franchise model bringing technology, community, and a smarter operating model to the booming indoor pickleball industry.</p><p><br></p><p>After nearly 30 years in tech, Bob began thinking seriously about what was next for his career and future. Rather than simply finding another job, he wanted to build something of his own. The result was <strong>Pickleball 365</strong>, a premium indoor pickleball franchise designed to deliver the experience of a larger facility without the massive footprint, overhead, and labor requirements. </p><p><br></p><p>Listen in as Bob explains why <strong>community is at the heart of the business</strong>, how Pickleball 365 uses technology to create a frictionless customer experience, and why smaller facilities can actually create higher utilization and stronger connections with customers. You'll also hear why franchise owners don't need to be elite pickleball players, how the business can be operated with relatively low labor, what makes the real estate model different from larger indoor sports facilities, and why Pickleball 365 could be an intriguing opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to enter the rapidly growing pickleball and recreation space.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>***Pickleball 365: A PodPlay Case Study: </strong><a href="https://podplay.app/blog/pickleball-365-a-podplay-case-study" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"><strong>https://podplay.app/blog/pickleball-365-a-podplay-case-study</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode, you'll learn:</strong></p><p><strong>✅ </strong>How a trip to an autonomous ping pong club inspired the Pickleball 365 business model</p><p><strong>✅</strong> How Pickleball 365 generates revenue through memberships, open play, reservations, leagues, tournaments, events, coaching, and merchandise</p><p><strong>✅ </strong>Why smaller facilities can achieve high utilization without the massive footprint of traditional indoor pickleball cente