2022
380
$368,228
$50,000
$710,303
No
The Pickleball Revolution Awaits
The fastest-growing sport in the USA is ready for its prime-time franchise opportunity. Dill Dinkers is at the forefront of the pickleball revolution, transforming America’s most beloved new sport into a thriving, year-round business venture. We are not just another sports facility; we are the premier provider of dedicated, state-of-the-art indoor pickleball clubs designed by pickleball enthusiasts, for pickleball enthusiasts.
The Dill Dinkers concept thrives on filling a critical market need: a clean, welcoming, professionally managed space to play pickleball regardless of weather or time of day. Our clubs offer dedicated indoor courts, a streamlined reservation system, and a robust array of programming—from beginner lessons and open play to competitive leagues and tournaments. This holistic approach cultivates a strong, loyal community, which is the bedrock of our high-margin, recurring revenue business model. With hundreds of units already in development, Dill Dinkers has established itself as a national brand with explosive growth potential. Join us to capitalize on the pickleball craze and become a leader in the booming recreation and sports franchise industry.
Why Invest in the Dill Dinkers Franchise?
Explosive Market Demand: Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America. Dill Dinkers provides a year-round, dedicated solution to this massive, underserved demand, insulating your business from weather-related revenue fluctuations that challenge outdoor courts.
Proven, Streamlined Business Model: We offer a turn-key program centered on core pickleball services—no expensive, complex restaurant or entertainment components. This simplicity results in lower build-out costs, easier management, and a faster path to operation.
Multiple Revenue Streams: The business model is designed for maximum profitability through multiple income channels, including memberships (recurring revenue), court rentals, professional lessons/clinics, competitive leagues and tournaments, and pro shop sales (merchandise/equipment).
Exceptional Corporate Support: Benefit from the founders’ combined expertise in franchising (former Domino's franchisee) and business operations, backed by strategic partnerships in real estate, technology, and training.
Scalability: We offer two investment paths: the Single-Club Franchise for community owner-operators and the powerful Regional Developer model for sophisticated investors looking to secure large, protected territories and scale quickly for exponential returns.
Dill Dinkers offers a comprehensive, 'turn-key' support system designed to guide franchisees from initial inquiry through successful long-term operation.
Pre-Launch & Real Estate Support:
Site Selection: Assistance from national brokers to identify ideal, high-traffic commercial spaces ($15,000+ sq. ft.) at no direct cost to the franchisee.
Prototypical Design: Fully designed prototypical drawings and build-out specifications to ensure efficient use of space and brand consistency.
Construction Guidance: Support throughout the build-out and permitting process.
Initial Training & Academic Support:
Dill Dinkers Academy: An intensive training program covering all aspects of club management, operations, marketing, and the proprietary business system.
Strategic Partnerships: Training includes a significant focus on franchising fundamentals through a collaboration with the University of Denver's Liniger Center on Franchising (or similar esteemed academic programs).
LMS (Learning Management System): Access to a proprietary, mobile-enabled system for ongoing staff training and operational updates.
Operational & Technology Support:
Proprietary Technology: Full integration and training on the CourtReserve management platform for court scheduling, point-of-sale (POS), membership management, and player engagement.
Staffing & Pickleball Programming: Guidance on hiring key roles, including a dedicated Director of Pickleball, and a complete playbook for lessons, leagues, clinics, and tournament management.
Marketing & Ongoing Support:
Marketing Playbook: A comprehensive, turn-key local marketing playbook to build your customer base and maximize your club's grand opening.
Vendor Partnerships: Strategic alliances with industry leaders like Joola (equipment) and Pickleball Central (pro shop) provide franchisees with preferred pricing and premium product offerings.
Field Support: Dedicated field support staff providing ongoing coaching, performance analysis, and operational reviews to ensure adherence to brand standards and maximize profitability.
Dill Dinkers seeks passionate, community-minded entrepreneurs and sophisticated multi-unit investors who are ready to capture the market share of the pickleball boom.
Passion & Culture: A genuine enthusiasm for pickleball, sports, and fostering a welcoming community environment. The ideal candidate wants to be an active part of the local pickleball scene.
Business Acumen: Experience in business management, operations, sales, or multi-unit franchise management is highly desirable. Candidates must have the organizational skills to manage staff, facility operations, and local marketing.
Financial Capability: Must meet the minimum financial requirements necessary to secure financing and comfortably handle the total estimated investment.
Single-Club Franchise: Minimum $100,000 in Liquid Capital and a $500,000 Net Worth.
Regional Developer: Minimum $250,000 in Liquid Capital and a $1,000,000 Net Worth.
Time Commitment: Single-unit operators should be prepared to be actively involved in the day-to-day business. Regional Developers will focus on finding, training, and supporting new franchisees within their protected territory.
Location Preference: The franchise is seeking development across all major and secondary US markets. Regional Developers secure protected territories based on population (e.g., 1 million population territory).
