The Picklr in Westbrook, Maine, Files For Bankruptcy

It was nearly five years ago that people throughout Westbrook, Maine, were shocked to hear that the longtime Shaw's location in the city was permanently closing.

Back in 2022, Shaw's pointed towards increased competition from a brand new Market Basket as the top reason it was ceasing operations in Westbrook.

That large property sat vacant for three years until a massive pickleball company called The Picklr decided to take over the space.

It was long after that problems began for The Picklr and now the company finds itself in financial trouble.

The Picklr in Westbrook, Maine, Vows to Stay Open Despite Bankruptcy Filing

According to WGME, The Picklr in Westbrook, Maine, was part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing on Tuesday. Despite the ominous look, The Picklr vowed to stay open during the bankruptcy process and believes it will actually help the pickleball chain financially in the long run.

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The bankruptcy filing isn't an indictment of the Westbrook, Maine, location. The Picklr operates more than 70 pickleball clubs across 30 states and the company as a whole is filing for bankruptcy.

The Picklr in Westbrook, Maine, Went Up For Sale Earlier in 2026

In March of this year, The Picklr surprised many of the regular customers as well as outsiders by listing the Westbrook, Maine, location for sale.

That Picklr club alongside two others in New England were listed at a sale price of $2.8 million dollars.

The reasoning for the business being listed for sale was that the current owner had experience some personal life changes that required a change of pace in their lifestyle.