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Friendly Fire has taken another major step in its global expansion, opening three new locations in Croatia, Austria, and Cyprus.
September 15th, 2026
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September 11th, 2026 | TRENDING
Another Nine is expanding its footprint across North Carolina.
September 4th, 2026
Friendly Fire has closed a $4.7 million Series A funding round with AYMO Ventures.
August 26th, 2026
Another Nine is marking the end of its first year of franchising with rapid growth across the country.
August 12th, 2026
Boxwood Partners Advises Youth Athletes United on Growth Investment from Falfurrias Capital Partners
Boxwood Partners today announced its role as the exclusive financial advisor to Youth Athletes United ("YAU" or “The Company”).
August 12th, 2026
Another Nine is doubling down on expansion throughout its home market, Cincinnati.
July 28th, 2026
PickleRage, a premier indoor pickleball club franchise, is excited to announce a new franchise agreement that will bring another state-of-the-art indoor pickleball club to Colorado
June 18th, 2026
Friendly Fire was named Croatia’s “Franchise of the Year” at the 2026 Brend Forum.
June 16th, 2026
Another Nine is celebrating the opening of its first franchise location in Cornelius, North Carolina.
June 16th, 2026
iSmash is officially open in Rapid City, South Dakota, on June 6.
June 3rd, 2026
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September 9th, 2026 | TRENDING
Slick City Action Park today announced the appointment of Josh Cole as its first Chief Marketing Officer.
June 3rd, 2026
iSmash is set to open on May 23, bringing the brand’s first Texas location to the Houston area.
May 28th, 2026
Pickleball Kingdom fast-tracks its nationwide growth through a new multi-unit franchise agreement that will bring five premier indoor pickleball clubs across the Bay Area.
April 24th, 2026
iSmash is officially open in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
April 17th, 2026
PickleRage today announced the appointment of Rich DeStasio as Chief Executive Officer.
April 17th, 2026
PickleRage, a premier indoor pickleball club franchise, is excited to announce its expansion into Pennsylvania with a new location planned for Bucks County.
April 2nd, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its high-energy Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint, and Axe Throwing experiences, is officially opening its doors in Stuart on March 21.
March 18th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is coming soon to Phoenixville, Pennsylvania.
February 2nd, 2026
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Kevin Behan
September 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its high-energy Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is officially opening its first U.S. West Coast.
January 28th, 2026
A new, high-energy entertainment concept is coming soon to one of the Twin Cities’ most vibrant destinations.
January 21st, 2026
Ace Pickleball Club (APC) announced today final preparations for the 2026 APC National Championship delivered with DoorDash, taking place January 27 through February 1, 2026.
January 21st, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint and adventurous Axe Throwing experiences, is opening its doors January 10 in Glendale.
January 5th, 2026
A little over six months after announcing his retirement from professional play, Esports legend Luka “Perkz” Perković has revealed his next move—joining the ownership group of Friendly Fire.
January 5th, 2026
Georgia Ace Pickleball Club (APC) announced the nationwide launch of its new Player Development Series.
December 18th, 2025
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M. Scott Morris
September 7th, 2026 | TRENDING
iSmash has officially surpassed 100 franchise locations sold nationwide, closing out a historic year for the emerging franchise concept.
December 8th, 2025
PickleRage has announced a strategic partnership with Pickletini, a lifestyle and apparel brand designed for the modern pickleball player.
November 20th, 2025
PickleRage is thrilled to announce its newest location coming to Raleigh, NC.
November 18th, 2025
PickleRage has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for its leadership in reshaping the indoor pickleball experience.
October 22nd, 2025
October 20th, 2025
The Holmdel facility features six private, tech-powered Caves equipped with Trackman simulators, 24/7 access through GolfCave's CaveKey system, and a welcoming, BYO-friendly atmosphere.
October 16th, 2025
PickleRage is excited to announce the location of its newest franchisee owned club in Fort Myers, Florida.
October 7th, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint, and adventurous Axe Throwing experiences, announced today that it has signed a lease to open in the Philadelphia market.
October 6th, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its Rage Rooms, Splatter Paint, and Axe Throwing experiences, has announced plans to open a location in the heart of Treasure Coast’s Stuart community this December.
October 1st, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its Rage Rooms and vibrant Splatter Paint experiences, has officially announced plans to open its first-ever Metro Atlanta location.
September 30th, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its energetic Rage Rooms and vibrant Splatter Paint experiences, has announced plans to open its first Houston-area location in the charming family-friendly Katy suburb.
September 4th, 2025
Pickleball Kingdom, the world's largest indoor pickleball entity, announces its newest facility coming to 699 Lakehurst Road, Waukegan, IL 60085.
August 20th, 2025
DoorDash​ ​and Ace Pickleball Club​ (APC) today announced a strategic multi-year partnership.
August 15th, 2025
PickleRage is set to expand its footprint in New Jersey with a new location coming to Union County.
August 14th, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its Rage Rooms and vibrant Splatter Paint experiences, has officially announced plans to open its first-ever California location.
August 7th, 2025
PickleRage is thrilled to announce the opening of its first franchise owned location in Maryland.
August 1st, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint, and adventurous Axe Throwing experiences, announced today that it has signed a lease to open in the Phoenix market.
July 23rd, 2025
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms, colorful Splatter Paint and adventurous Axe Throwing experiences, announced today that it has signed a lease to open in the Charleston, S.C. market.
July 1st, 2025
With America’s pickleball craze showing no signs of slowing, The Pickle Pad continues to build on its breakout year with strategic growth, new market entries, and an unwavering commitment to creating fun, community-centered experiences.
June 16th, 2025
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Kevin Behan
August 24th, 2026
iSmash, the fast-growing interactive entertainment brand known for its adrenaline-pumping Rage Rooms and colorful Splatter Paint experiences, is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Wake Forest, North Carolina.
May 30th, 2025
PickleRage is bringing its signature courts and community-driven experience to Southwest Michigan.
May 21st, 2025
March 18th, 2025
Ace Pickleball Club (APC) officially announced its second annual APC Championship Series dates, beginning with the men’s and women’s doubles Mar. 22 and 23.
March 18th, 2025
The Pickle Pad is poised to accelerate its expansion in 2025, setting a course for long-term success with a focus on broadening its reach and staying ahead of market trends.
March 13th, 2025
The International Franchise Association (IFA) has honored Peter McCormick and his partner Alex Zega with its prestigious Franchisee of the Year award.
March 5th, 2025

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