PADEL CENTER BUSINESS PLAN

I. Executive Summary

Company Description

Athletica Padel Club — the name combines "athletica" (athletic excellence) with padel — is a premium social-athletic venue launching in Miami in 2026. We operate in the sports and leisure sector, focused on the fastest-growing racquet sport globally. Our core offerings are world-class indoor padel courts, a high-end clubhouse with a café, pro-shop, and lounge areas, plus professional coaching and organized leagues. We sell court time, memberships, coaching packages, events, and retail goods. One-liner: A premium padel destination that pairs top-tier play with a high-end social club experience.

We deliver service through daily court bookings, structured instruction, tournaments, hospitality operations, and retail fulfillment. What sets us apart is a community-first model: curated social events, coach-led player development, and elevated F&B and retail that keep players on-site longer and spending more. Target customers are Miami-area adults 25–55, active professionals and expatriates, plus visiting tourists who value premium fitness and social experiences. Short-term goals: open Q2 2026, sign 600 paid members and reach break-even within 12 months. Long-term goals: achieve 30% gross margin, expand to three regional locations within five years, and position as the U.S. benchmark for premium padel clubs. One-liner: Build a scalable, membership-first padel club that earns through courts, coaching, and on-site hospitality.

Problem

Major U.S. metro markets, including Miami, face a shortage of dedicated padel facilities built to the sport’s dimensions and playing surfaces, forcing players into repurposed tennis courts with poor walls, lighting, and circulation. This mismatch reduces play quality and drives players away from the sport.

Players and prospective members encounter limited court availability, inconsistent scheduling, scarce professional instruction, and fragmented communities, which together lower participation, retention, and lifetime value. Existing venues rarely combine high-quality athletic infrastructure with social and hospitality amenities.

Consequences: reduced participation growth, lower retention, and unmet demand in key metro markets. Dedicated, premium padel facilities are missing where demand is highest.

Solution

The U.S. market lacks high-quality, dedicated facilities for social racquet sports, leaving player demand unmet and stalling growth; our center fills that gap by offering purpose-built, international-standard courts, professional coaching, structured leagues and tournaments, a modern clubhouse with cafe and retail, and an integrated mobile app to drive bookings and community engagement. One-line: a full-service padel destination that combines elite courts with year-round programming.

Mission Statement

To provide an accessible, high-energy, and premier social-athletic environment where players of all ages and skill levels can connect, learn, and compete. We commit to building a vibrant community hub that promotes health and networking while driving the growth of the sport through world-class facilities and professional service. We put players first, prioritize inclusivity, and deliver consistent, exceptional experiences that expand participation and strengthen local connections.

Key Success Factors

Success rests on location, facility quality, revenue diversity, community engagement, and tight financial discipline.

• Prime location and first-mover advantage in a high-density, active demographic.
• $300,000 court investment plus a $60,000/year head coach to attract serious players.
• Multi-stream revenue with cafe and pro-shop targeting $130,000 annual sales by Year 5.
• Strong community management and a robust social event calendar to maximize retention and referrals.
• Lean cost structure delivering a 14-month path to breakeven.

Financial Summary

Financial summary for the Executive Summary: the project reaches breakeven in Feb-27 with a 56-month payback and planned EBITDA growth to $642,000 by Year 5.

Financial requirements include a minimum cash buffer of $353,000; breakeven is forecast for Feb-27, cumulative membership fees contribute $510,000 over five years, and the expected overall payback is 56 months.

Outlook: the center moves from a -$45k Year 1 EBITDA to a positive, scalable business with $642k EBITDA by Year 5.

Funding Requirements

We require $913,000 to fund capital expenditures and a $353,000 working capital buffer to reach minimum cash at breakeven (Feb-27); payback 56 months, Year 5 EBITDA $642,000, revenue $1.74M, IRR 0.01%.