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The Picklr, a fast-growing indoor pickleball chain, has leased the former Best Buy space in East Northport for its second Long Island location. 

The 47,800-square-foot space at 3124 Jericho Turnpike will feature 15 pickleball courts, along with a pro shop, locker room, private event space and more, according to a company statement. 

The East Northport venue follows The Picklr’s first Long Island location, a 33,900-square-foot club with 11 courts at 231 Centereach Mall in Centereach. 

Slated to open next year, The Picklr in East Northport will offer one price for unlimited pickleball and the club will offer its members open play, league play, court reservations, four free guest passes and four free clinics every month. 

The East Northport club, which is branded as The Picklr Commack, will be operated by Arete Sports Group, which also operates the Picklr franchises in Centereach, Manahawkin, N.J., and East Brunswick, N.J. 

“The Picklr is the fastest growing brand in the fastest growing sport because it offers the best membership value in the sport. The Picklr Commack will be our flagship location, offering an unmatched club and member experience including 15 best-in-class courts, amenities and benefits,” Long Island franchisee Tom Neale, founder of Arete Sports Group and Pickleball Long Island, said in the statement. “We understand that the monthly unlimited membership model is new for Long Islanders versus the current pay to play model. We believe that once players discover our first-class state-of-the-art premier facilities, an all-inclusive exceptional member experience, professional level playing conditions, and wide range of programs for every age and skill level, they’ll choose The Picklr as their home for pickleball.” 

Founded in 2021, The Picklr, headquartered in Kaysville, Utah, began franchising in 2023. It currently has 49 facilities opened and has sold more than 500 franchised clubs globally, according to the company’s website. The all-in cost to open a single Picklr franchise ranges from $540,000 to $1.178 million, according to sharpsheets.com.