Proven Business Models for Racquet Sports Facilities
Here you’ll find the Racquet Sports Institute’s snapshot library of proven facility models—from single-sport facilities to multi-sport hubs and indoor–outdoor hybrids. Each profile pairs unit economics (utilization, yield, revenue mix), CAPEX/OPEX ranges, staffing logic, programming calendars, and layout cues tied to operations, plus benchmark comparables and case examples. Use it to pick, adapt, and scale the model that fits your market—and to avoid common pitfalls revealed by forty years of pattern recognition.
One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Facility Models at a Glance
Racquet facilities succeed under different missions and constraints. Commercial centers optimize profit; non-profits widen access; member clubs trade on community and exclusivity; schools and universities integrate sport; mixed-use venues add courts to elevate primary anchors. This section curates global best practices, pitfalls to avoid, and quick-read checklists so you can adapt—not copy—the right model to your market, capital structure, demographics, and site realities.
