Indoor Pickleball Chain Files Bankruptcy as Lease Guarantees Strain Expansion

Oro Valley, AZ (October 13, 2026) — The Picklr, an indoor pickleball franchise brand that has expanded into Arizona, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it seeks to restructure financial obligations tied to its rapid growth, including corporate guarantees on franchise facility leases.

The filing comes shortly after The Picklr opened a location at Oro Valley Marketplace last year, bringing the expanding indoor pickleball brand to Southern Arizona. The company says clubs will continue operating normally during the restructuring; no closure of the Oro Valley location has been announced.

Picklr, Inc. filed a voluntary petition under Subchapter V of Chapter 11 on October 9, 2026, in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas. The case, numbered 26-34687, is assigned to Judge Scott W. Everett…

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