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Flagship Location in Tempe, AZ is Set to Open in Summer 2025
March 3, 2025: Today, Conquer Padel announced its flagship location in Tempe, Arizona will open in summer 2025 with quick expansion to clubs across the United States through a first-of-its-kind franchising strategy. Founded by a team of experts in padel club operations, business development and investment strategy with a proven track record in franchising, Conquer Padel is more than just a regular padel club - built to create dynamic, vibrant environments that promote community, health improvement and social engagement, Conquer Padel is being introduced at a time where padel is on the verge of a breakthrough.
The flagship Tempe, AZ location will feature five state-of-the-art courts. With elevated amenities including cold plunges, stretch areas, saunas, locker rooms, showers, meet-and-greet and networking spaces such as bars and sound proof ‘office pods,’ clubs are supplied with everything visitors can need to go on about their day. Conquer Padel clubs are designed to be more than a place to play, creating social hubs where sport, connection, and lifestyle converge. Plus, grab and go food, snacks, juice and smoothies are available on-site to provide guests with a much needed recharge. Providing many offerings from open play to clinics, leagues, and tournaments, there’s something for everyone - from beginners to pros.
As of 2024, there were more than 70 padel clubs and 400 courts in the US — double the number from 2023, and the number is expected to grow to up to 15,000 courts by 2029. Given Padel's worldwide growth trajectory, Conquer Padel is confident the franchise model will be a massive success in the United States. Expanding beyond Tempe, AZ Conquer Padel has plans to expand as padel continues to grow into a national phenomenon in the U.S. and beyond. Locations to follow include Phoenix, AZ, Atlanta, GA, Salt Lake City, UT and Los Angeles, CA. The Conquer Padel corporate club development strategy is designed to strengthen the brand and support franchise sales by establishing a strong operational foundation and market presence. All corporate clubs will be available for purchase by franchisees, creating future ownership opportunities within the Conquer Padel network.
Conquer Padel Co-Founder Tom Konkowski said, “We are proud to bring Conquer Padel to life at a pivotal moment for the sport - padel is at an inflection point in the U.S., exploding like the Big Bang and positioning itself as the next huge sport as demand surges nationwide.In recent years, racquet sports have become more popular and mainstream than ever, with a growing need for dynamic spaces that blend sport, social engagement and networking. Through our franchising strategy and strategic partnerships, we are confident that Conquer Padel will not only meet this demand but redefine how people experience and connect through padel for years to come.”
Conquer Padel is uniquely positioned to lead the market in premium padel facilities across the U.S., where demand continues to outpace supply. Backed by the success of owning and operating six thriving clubs in Mexico, Conquer Padel is launching a $14 million Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) under Regulation D offering investors the opportunity to be at the forefront of America’s next major sports and fitness revolution. To learn more about this high-growth investment opportunity visit www.conquerpadel.com/invest.
The announcement comes ahead of America’s Racquets Week week in Miami where Conquer Padel’s Co-Founder Barry Falcon will be speaking at Property + Padel’s, "Welcome to Miami - Padel’s American X Factor" event on Thursday, March 20 on the "The Business of Padel: Tech, Data & Monetization Strategies and Business Models" session. Falcon will highlight Conquer Padel’’s strategy for the seven-club expansion, explain how they successfully raised capital with backing from top investors and detail their expanding franchising opportunities. You can RSVP here.
As of January 2025, more than 1,500 pickleball franchise units have been awarded, proving there is strong demand for social, racquet-based sports facilities. The first dedicated padel franchise brand in the U.S., Conquer Padel’s goal for 2025 is to have 50 franchise units awarded with 25+ new units per year and potential to reach 50-100 units annually. As Conquer Padel expands nationwide, franchisees will receive top-tier support, training, and operational guidance. These clubs will not only capitalize on the booming interest in padel, but also establish Conquer Padel as the first fully scalable, nationwide franchise brand in the sport.
About Conquer Padel:
The arrival of Conquer Padel marks a US first: the first full padel franchise rollout nationwide, signifying a transformative moment for the sport’s American journey. Conquer Padel is an elite franchise brand founded by a dream team of experienced padel club owners, entrepreneurs, a seasoned finance professional and a successful franchising expert. Beginning with one flagship location in Tempe, Arizona, Conquer Padel is poised to expand quickly nationwide through franchising. Conquer Padel’s mission is to create dynamic, vibrant environments that promote community, health improvement, social engagement and a shared passion for padel.
About Conquer Padel Team:
Founded by Enrique Gracia, Tom Konkowski, Barry J. Falcon, Liza Riefkohl, Gilberto Cañez and Gonzalo Mata, the Conquer Padel team is led by experts in padel club operations, business development and investment strategy with a proven track record in franchising. You can read their full biographies by visiting https://www.conquerpadel.com/meet-the-team.
