Tidal Creek Brewhouse is a successful brewery, coffee roaster and craft kitchen which opened in June of 2020. With multiple products and revenue streams, we sell our products both on premise, via delivery and through distribution. We finished 2024 with over $2.2M in sales and are profitable on a net operating basis.

Over the last 5 years, we have continued to grow with the addition of a beer garden, dog play area, growing beer line up, addition of cider and mead offerings, and extensive food menu offerings.

We are now expanding to the property next door, with the addition of 10 pickleball courts, a microbrewery, and a Neapolitan kitchen.

Additional upcoming concepts and growth include:

• Micro-distillery with an upscale bar, Lowcountry craft menu, rooftop patio, and Speakeasy, opening in the Summer of 2026
• Additional company owned locations
• Further regional craft beverage distribution
• Franchising opportunities across multiple existing brands (Tidal Creek Brewhouse, Tidal Creek Picklehouse, Tidal Creek Coffeehouse, Tidal Creek Ciderhouse, Tidal Creek Caskhouse)

Bringing Pickleball to Tidal Creek

Tidal Creek Brewhouse is adding Tidal Creek Picklehouse - a pickleball venue, with food and beverage service, to continue our strong growth and provide additional offerings to our community.

Pickleball feature:

• 10 pickleball courts – 6 uncovered and 4 covered
• Pickleball instruction, tournaments and open play
• Pickleball related merchandise (e.g., paddles, balls, bags, etc.)
• Event space - indoor and outdoor

Other amenities:

• Brewpub serving breakfast, lunch and dinner options
• Full bar with beer, wine, spirits, coffee and non-alcoholic drinks
• Live music
• Cornhole, shuffleboard, and other outdoor games
• Arcade type games 
• Microbrewery to make small batch craft beers
• Small batch on-site coffee roaster 

Product Offerings

Tidal Creek will be expanding its core offering with the addition of Pickleball, including a Neapolitan oven-based menu.

Tidal Creek Brewhouse current offerings include:

• Beverages: Beer, cider, mead, coffee, wine, spirits / craft cocktails, and non-alcoholic options
• Food: On-premises, take-out and delivery
• Merchandise
• Entertainment: Live music, DJ Bingo, Trivia, Crafts & Drafts
• Events & Private parties
• Distribution: Regional craft beer and coffee distribution

With the addition of Picklehouse, offerings will include:

• Pickleball courts for open/organized play, lessons and tournaments
• Additional food offerings (e.g., Neapolitan pizza)
• Pickleball specific merchandise
• Events & venue rental

Market Overview

Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the US.

The current market size is over $1 billion with 13.6 million players in 2023, according to the 2024 Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA) Topline Participation Report. In the report, the SFIA also announced that pickleball continues to be the fastest-growing sport in America, having grown 51.8% from 2022 to 2023, and an incredible 223.5% in four years from 2020. 

With a growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3%, the US market is expected to reach $4.4 billion in 2033.

Pickleball Player Growth

Pickleball Demographics

While pickleball is perceived as enjoyed by an older demographic, there has been a shift to a wider dispersion across all age groups. 

In 2023, the most represented age group in 2023 was 25-34, with 2.3 million players.

In addition, over 1 million players under the age of 18, joined the sport, highlighting the interest with younger demographics who will be players for a long time. 

Given the wide range of players across all age groups, pickleball demonstrates strong demographic appeal, highlighting the versatility, accessibility and overall appeal of the sport. 

Competition

With limited Pickleball facilities in Myrtle Beach, there is an estimated shortage of ~215 courts.

Pickleball demand is strong in the Myrtle Beach area, with limited current options. There are currently ~76 courts, with 2 being privately operated and the rest located in community centers, gyms, or resorts. None offer food, beverage or entertainment options. The two private venues are 20-30 minutes away from Tidal Creek.

The ‘rule of thumb' ratio of population to pickleball courts to allow sufficient courts for playing is 2,500 per court. Given the current population of 400,000 residents, Myrtle Beach should be able to support ~160 courts. Note that this does not include the tourist population, and an additional 17M visitors per year. Assuming tourists stay ~ 1 week, that would indicate the need for another ~131 courts. In conclusion, the analysis indicates a deficit of ~215 courts.

Additionally, based on our competitive research, there is no other brewery / pickleball concept currently in the US. Other concepts serve beer and food, such as Harpoon in Boston, MA; some breweries host more 'pop' up pickleball with temporary courts and nets, such as Crosstown Brewery in Memphis, TN.

This deficit of courts goes beyond Myrtle Beach. According to SFIA's report, the industry needs $855 million to fund 24,500 new courts over the next 5-7 years. This demand in courts will support future Tidal Creek Picklehouse expansions, through both company owned and franchised locations.

Customers

Tidal Creek has a strong existing customer base of both local residents and tourists.

We have over 2,000 regular customers on our awards program and over 4,000 opt-in customers on our mailing lists. Current customers span all demographics and age groups.

We are known as a community focused space for adults, families and dogs. We have a large Beer Garden and even a dog run. We also feature various membership programs, including our Founding Members, Tidewatchers (Mug Club) and Barks and Brews (Dog Club). We are often described as the combination of Friends and Cheers - both a community coffee shop and the local watering hole!

For Picklehouse, we will build off of this strong base and expand into the pickleball customer market base.

Myrtle Beach MSA has over 400,000 residents and over 17M tourists visit every year. Myrtle Beach is one of the fastest growing cities in the US.

Our current customer base consists of many pickleball fans who are very excited about this expansion. Leveraging the existing customer base, we will be able to add new customers that enjoy pickleball, in addition to new offerings such as wood fired oven Neapolitan pizza.

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Vision and Strategy

With the addition of Picklehouse, Tidal Creek will continue its Vision & Mission.

We will continue the expansion of the Tidal Creek family of brands, through additional concepts, company owned and franchised locations, and craft beverage distribution growth across beer, coffee and spirits.

Our brands include:

Our next location is under development – Tidal Creek Caskhouse – located in Georgetown, SC. This concept will feature a craft micro distillery, elevated Lowcountry cuisine, a rooftop patio & bar, full craft cocktail program, a Speakeasy and event pace. Opening is planned for Summer 2026.

Additionally, we are identifying another location in Charleston, SC for a brewery / pickleball concept.

In parallel, based on market demand, we will look to franchise select brands, to drive scalable growth throughout the US.

Underpinning this growth strategy is our strong foundational Operating Model of people and culture, processes and procedures and technology and systems that are scalable.

Community Impact

Tidal Creek Brewhouse is committed to supporting our local community. We host and participate in numerous ways, including:

• Non-profit of the month: Monthly round-up and featuring of a non-profit of the month at our Making Mondays Matters events
• Charitable organization focused events: Pints & Paws, WayMakers 5K, Coffee with Canines, Myrtle Beach Car Club, High Speed 5K After Party in Honor of Office Jacoh Hancher, Pints for Heroes
• Veteran support: Founded by a combat veteran who served in Desert Storm, we support our veterans in numerous ways including our Veteran Series beer program where we release a Veteran beer each month and contribute 25% of proceeds to a different Veteran cause each month (e.g., Desert Storm War Memorial, Tiny Homes, PGA Hope / Project Golf)

Financial Projections

Based on extensive research, we have modeled conservative growth and profitability over the next 3 years for Tidal Creek Picklehouse.

• Multiple revenue streams include Court fees, Lessons, Tournaments, Food & Beverage, Merchandise and Events / Venue rental
• Food concept includes traditional Neapolitan pizza, paninis and salads
• Beverages include a full bar with beer, wine, cider and spirts / mixed cocktails

Future projections are not guaranteed.

Offering Overview

Investors return based on a percentage of revenue - 2% - until they receive 1.75X their investment. (1st $100K in investments receives a 2X return). Revenue share is based on both Tidal Creek Picklehouse and Tidal Creek Brewhouse, existing 5 year old business - this expands the revenue base and reduces risk. 2% revenue share may be increased at management's discretion to provide an enhanced return.

• Revenue share investment based on both Tidal Creek Brewhouse current revenue and forecasted Tidal Creek Picklehouse revenue
• 2% of annual net revenue returned to investors
• Target 1.75X return on initial investment (e.g. $5,000 investment will return $8,750)
• Estimated year to repay: ~8 years
• Implied interest rate: ~12%

Additional opportunities may exist for equity investment as well.

*Forward-looking projections are not guaranteed.

Business Model

Tidal Creek Picklehouse will have multiple revenue streams, including:

• Court Fees
• Lessons (Private & Group)
• Clinics
• Tournaments
• Food and Beverage
• Merchandise
• Events and Venue Rental

We are not currently planning memberships but may introduce later.

See table below outlining revenue streams and key assumptions:

*Forward-looking projections are not guaranteed.

Sources & Uses of Funds

We will raise money through a WeFunder Revenue Share offering and a Reg. D offering to accredited investors; funds will be used to renovate the building and the addition of pickleball courts, related equipment and working capital.

Sources for investment are:

• Crowdfunding (Reg. CF) raise through WeFunder for $1.2M
• Reg D. raise of $1M

Renderings & Plans

Founders

Tidal Creek was founded by wife & husband team, Dara and Adrian Sawczuk, and Brewmaster Patrick Gibson. All have an extensive background in business, hospitality, entertainment and craft beverage production.

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Summary

We invite you to join our growth journey.

Tidal Creek expansion into the adjacent property with the addition of 10 pickleball courts, a Neapolitan oven-based craft menu, microbrewery, coffee roaster, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, plus entertainment and events will build upon the successful momentum of the last 5 years.

We plan to continue to expand the Tidal Creek brands through other locations and concepts to drive further profitable growth.

We invite our community, friends and interested investors to participate in both this exciting and unique concept of Tidal Creek Picklehouse, as well as future growth plans.

Cheers,

Dara, Adrian & Patrick