What Franchise - Issue 21.2

ame4Padel (G4P) is the UK’s leading developer and operator of pay-to-play padel facilities. It is led by an unparalleled team in the sport and business, including Executive Chairman JimMcMahon and CEO Michael Gradon. Gradon was P&O’s Group Commercial & Legal Director, Chairman of real estate and of Europe’s premier sports resort La Manga Club in Spain, and Commercial Chairman of The All England Club and The Championships, Wimbledon. COO Peter Gordon, founder of the Scottish Padel Federation, brings extensive sports facility experience gained through roles at Sportscotland and Tennis Scotland. Game4Padel is backed by sporting investors including Sir Andy Murray, Virgil van Dijk, Annabel Croft and Jamie Vardy. The business currently operates 90 padel courts across more than 30 venues in the UK, Australia and Spain, with a pipeline set to exceed 100 courts during 2026. Why is Padel the right investment now? A: We are addressing a significant supply-and- demand gap in a sport that is sweeping the UK and the globe. Padel is addictive, easy to learn and highly social. The UK is currently several years behind European markets such as Spain, where the sport is already a staple of daily life. According to research by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), awareness and interest in padel in the UK continue to grow at pace. In 2025, 10 million more people were aware of padel than in 2024, with 8.2 million saying they are interested in trying the sport. Meanwhile, padel venues reported growth of over 50% between 2023 and the end of 2024. What support do you provide to franchisees without sports management experience? A: The Game4Padel franchise provides a comprehensive blueprint for building and operating a padel business within an exclusive Game4Padel territory. The model is built around multiple revenue streams and clear operational pillars, supported by end-to-end expertise. Our support includes: • Site & Build: We assess and guide you through the design, planning permission and construction stages, drawing on our experience across more than 30 sites. • Programming Blueprints: Proven templates for socials, competitions and leagues, designed to develop a strong pipeline of new customers and build a loyal local community. • Operations: Access to robust systems, including booking and CRM software, marketing support, preferential equipment and apparel pricing, coach recruitment and training support. What is the scale and investment required? A: We encourage clubs of a minimum of three to four courts, reflecting an investment-led franchise model built around a high-quality physical asset. We maintain strong relationships with leading court suppliers and major banks and work closely with candidates on detailed financial projections to demonstrate potential for robust, long-term returns. What is the long-term vision for Game4Padel? A: Our ambition is to remain the UK’s largest and most recognisable padel operator. As a franchisee, you secure a protected territory within a national network, benefiting from shared marketing, elite sponsorships and the strength of a unified brand. You’re not just opening courts; you’re building a scalable asset at the forefront of a permanent shift in the UK leisure landscape. Padel is a proven social sport with a commercial future. If you are an investor looking to capitalise on this high-growth sector with unrivalled support, Game4Padel is ready for you. Richard Giles [email protected] game4padel.com G Established: 2019 Number of outlets: More than 30 (1 is a franchise) Locations of units: England, Scotland, Spain and Australia Minimum required capital: £100,000 FRANCH I SE OVERV I EW Game4Padel: Leading the UK’s padel revolution H E A L T H & B E A U T Y We sat down with Game4Padel to find out how this high-growth sport offers an exciting opportunity for ambitious franchisees F O R F U R T H E R I N F O R M A T I O N Minimum required capital: £100,000 +VAT 80 WHAT FRANCHISE Issue 21.2 Behind the Brand | PARTNER CONTENT GAME4PADEL