Chicken N Pickle

Chicken N Pickle

Pickleball-focused entertainment complex with dining

Overview

Chicken N Pickle runs entertainment-focused hospitality complexes that blend pickleball with dining and social activities. Venues feature multiple pickleball courts, a chef-driven restaurant, a sports bar, live music, yard games, and flexible event spaces. Revenue comes from food and beverage sales, court rentals, and private or corporate events, all centered on a community hub experience. The goal is to expand a network of high-amenity, community-centered venues that combine sports with social entertainment for families, teams, and corporate groups, while emphasizing local sourcing and philanthropy.

About Chicken N Pickle

Simplify's Rating
Why Chicken N Pickle is rated
C+
Rated C on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated C on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Entertainment

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$10M

Headquarters

North Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

2016

Get referred to Chicken N Pickle

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Thornton opened in May 2026, extending the brand into Colorado.
  • The May 29, 2025 strategy shift targets acquisitions and city partnerships in Houston, Phoenix, Denver.
  • APP Selkirk Collegiate Series hosting expands 2026 event traffic and sponsor relevance.

What critics are saying

  • Crush Yard targets eight corporate and 27 franchise venues by end-2027.
  • Revelio Labs says headcount fell to 928 in March 2026, signaling operational pressure.
  • Noise lawsuits against pickleball courts in Boca Raton and Naples threaten permitting timelines.

What makes Chicken N Pickle unique

  • Chicken N Pickle invented the indoor-outdoor pickleball eatertainment format in 2016.
  • Its 2026 Thornton venue pairs courts, restaurant, bar, and event space.
  • Local-philanthropy programming since 2017 has generated $6.5 million for charities.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?

Funding

Total Funding

$10M

Above

Industry Average

Funded Over

1 Rounds

Convertible funding comparison data is currently unavailable. We're working to provide this information soon!
Convertible Funding Comparison
Coming Soon

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Remote Work Options

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

1%
SLN/CR Panels, LLC
May 6th, 2026
Chicken N Pickle brings indoor pickleball courts to Colorado for the first time.

Chicken N Pickle brings indoor pickleball courts to Colorado for the first time. SLN/CR Team May 6, 2026 Chicken N Pickle is opening its first Colorado location this summer, bringing its signature combination of indoor pickleball courts, outdoor play, and a full restaurant to the Denver market. Colorado will get its first Chicken N Pickle this summer - the entertainment venue chain that pioneered the combination of indoor pickleball courts, outdoor courts, and a full-service restaurant is finally coming to the Denver metro area. Chicken N Pickle has become one of the most recognized brands in the indoor pickleball venue space since launching in Kansas City, where its model of pairing competitive pickleball with food-and-beverage proved both popular and commercially durable. The Colorado opening marks the concept's expansion into the Mountain West, a region with a large, active population and strong appetite for the kind of social recreation Chicken N Pickle specializes in. The Denver location is reported to be taking over a former Big Lots space - continuing the trend of indoor pickleball operators converting underperforming retail into thriving recreation venues. The large footprint of a former big-box store provides enough room for multiple indoor pickleball courts alongside dining and entertainment space, without the cost of ground-up construction. For Colorado pickleball players, a Chicken N Pickle location fills a gap in the state's indoor pickleball court landscape. Denver has a large and growing pickleball community that has been underserved by dedicated indoor venues relative to the population's demand. A facility with the scale and programming depth of Chicken N Pickle - leagues, open play, clinics, tournaments - gives that community a home base. Chicken N Pickle's first Colorado location is expected to open in summer 2026, making it the first dedicated indoor pickleball venue of its kind in the state. [Read the full piece](https://www.msn.com/en-SLN/CR Panels, LLC/travel/news/the-first-chicken-n-pickle-in-colorado-to-open-this-summer/ar-AA1H32kD) Ready to solve your noise challenge?

Athletic Business
Aug 27th, 2025
NIRSA Rec Center: Pickleball Joins the Lineup of NIRSA Championship Series Sports

Longtime partner Chicken N Pickle - where elevated eats from a chef-driven menu meet friendly competition with pickleball and yard games - expands its partnership with the APP and becomes a nationwide host venue for the APP Selkirk Collegiate Series.

The Denver Post
Jun 3rd, 2025
National pickleball venue Chicken N Pickle to open first Colorado location this month

Chicken N Pickle, a national chain pickleball entertainment venues, is opening its first Colorado location in Thornton this month.

PR Newswire
May 29th, 2025
Chicken N Pickle Expands Vision With Strategic Growth Shift

Brand focuses on acquisitions, city partnerships, and targeted markets amid evolving development landscapeKANSAS CITY, Mo., May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken N Pickle, the nationally recognized indoor/outdoor entertainment complex known for its chef-driven restaurant, pickleball courts, and lively community atmosphere, announces a strategic evolution in its growth plan. With 13 locations operating across the country, the brand is shifting its focus toward acquiring complementary entertainment and hospitality concepts, as well as exploring city partnerships to build public pickleball court facilities – with particular emphasis on key growth markets such as Houston, Phoenix, and Denver

AltSpice
Apr 22nd, 2025
Allen, TX, Get Ready to Pickle! Chicken N Pickle Opening Third DFW Location Next Month!

Chicken N Pickle, the chain that blends "eatertainment" with community, is opening its third Dallas-Fort Worth location in Allen, Texas, on May 13th!

Recently Posted Jobs

Sign up to get curated job recommendations

Chicken N Pickle is Hiring for 5 Jobs on Simplify!

Find jobs on Simplify and start your career today

Don't see your dream role? Check out thousands of other roles on Simplify. Browse all jobs →