Episode 69: Acing the Franchise Game:Joe Sexton's Story Behind Building a Franchise Empire
Kitchen Talk: Pickleball EditionOctober 16, 2025x
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Episode 69: Acing the Franchise Game:Joe Sexton's Story Behind Building a Franchise Empire

Joe Sexton, Co-Founder and President of Ace Pickleball Club, never imagined franchising would become his long-term career path. After more than 20 years working with top brands like Sky Zone, Joe entered the pickleball world and it changed everything. Inspired by his mom’s life-changing story, he launched Ace with a mission to build community through the sport he grew to love. In this episode, Joe shares how he created a scalable franchise model that’s fueling one of the fastest national expansions in pickleball, what sets Ace apart from other clubs, and how strategic partnerships like DoorDash are taking the brand to the next level. Remember to follow this page if you like our content :)