St. Louis Shock Teams Up with Pickleman’s Gourmet Café in a Winning Partnership

St. Louis, MO – The St. Louis Shock Major League Pickleball (MLP) franchise is thrilled to announce a new multi-year partnership with Pickleman’s Gourmet Café, recently named one of 2024’s Hottest Startup Fast Casuals. This collaboration marks the perfect pairing of two fast-growing forces—Major League Pickleball and one of St. Louis’ most beloved sandwich franchises.

Pickleman’s has established itself as a first-in-class quick-service restaurant (QSR) known for its toasted sandwiches, fresh salads, savory soups, and tavern-style pizzas, all made with premium ingredients. This partnership aligns perfectly with Pickleman’s values of community, quality, and creating memorable experiences.

“Pickleman’s has always been about more than great food—it’s about fostering connections and being part of something bigger,” said Douglas Stritzel, Founder and CEO of Pickleman’s. “Partnering with the St. Louis Shock allows us to bring our love for fresh flavors and bold ideas to the vibrant pickleball community. Together, we’re creating exciting opportunities for fans, both on and off the court.”

Key Highlights of the Partnership:

• Limited-Edition Co-Branded Pickleball Paddle: A special-edition pickleball paddle featuring Pickleman’s and Shock branding will be available for purchase at Pickleman’s locations and online, giving fans the chance to represent both their team and their favorite sandwich spot.
• Uniform Logo Placement: Pickleman’s logo will be proudly displayed on the St. Louis Shock’s team uniforms, symbolizing shared values like quality, innovation, and community.
• Shock Watch Party Sponsorship: Pickleman’s will host Shock watch parties, offering fans the perfect venue to cheer on the team while enjoying their toasted sandwiches, savory soups, and fresh salads.
• Match Schedule Sponsorship: Pickleman’s will sponsor the Shock’s match schedule, ensuring fans stay up-to-date on every match.

“Partnering with Pickleman’s is an incredible opportunity for the Shock to bring even more value to our fans and community,” said Andrew Haines, Chief Operating Officer of the St. Louis Shock. “The synergy between Pickleman’s and the Shock, as one of the most prominent teams in the fastest-growing sport of pickleball, has created many unique marketing opportunities that we are excited to bring to life through this partnership.”

As pickleball continues to grow at an unprecedented rate, the partnership between the St. Louis Shock and Pickleman’s represents a shared vision of engaging with fans and building communities in innovative ways.

For more information about the St. Louis Shock or Pickleman’s Gourmet Café, visit www.stlshock.com or www.picklemans.com.