Building America’s Padel Empire with Santiago Gómez of Padel Haus

How do you build a profitable, design-driven Padel brand that thrives across multiple U.S. cities? In this episode, host Dominique Lemperle sits down with Santiago Gómez, CEO and founder of Padel Haus, to uncover the mindset, strategy, and metrics behind one of America’s fastest-growing Padel networks.

From a six-year career at UBS Investment Bank to co-founding Cosme—now ranked the No. 1 restaurant in the U.S.—Santiago has applied his deep background in finance and hospitality to transform how Americans experience Padel. With clubs in New York, Nashville, and Atlanta, and more on the way, he shares the financial discipline and design philosophy that make Padel Haus stand out in a rapidly expanding industry.

In This Episode

• Santiago’s path from UBS Investment Bank to launching Padel Haus
  
  
  
• The strategy behind expanding from New York to Nashville and Atlanta
  
  
  
• How $18M in funding is fueling their next growth phase
  
  
  
• The metrics that guide daily decisions and club performance
  
  
  
• Why lease terms and amenities determine long-term success
  
  
  
• Lessons from scaling multiple clubs while preserving culture
  
  
  
• Real advice for investors and new facility owners entering the Padel space
  
  
  

Key Quote:

“The most important day in a club’s life is the day you sign the lease. That single decision determines how long you survive.” — Santiago Gómez

About Padel Haus:
Founded in 2021, Padel Haus is redefining racket clubs for a new generation—where design, sport, and community converge. With six clubs open and a goal of fifteen by 2028, Padel Haus is expanding across major U.S. cities including Dallas, Denver, and Los Angeles.

Connect with Santiago:
🌐 https://padel.haus
📸 @padel.haus