Franchising
Franchise with Dill Dinkers:
Where Passion Meets Opportunity
Dill Dinkers is at the forefront of the indoor pickleball movement, with 20 clubs open and over 380 in development across the U.S. Whether you’re a family bringing pickleball to your hometown or an investor scaling a region, our franchise model is built for both community impact and long-term growth.
It all started when Will and Denise Richards bundled up to play in a freezing barn just to get their pickleball fix. That moment sparked a vision.
“We started playing in the summer of 2021 at our local park,” says Will. “By fall, it was too cold to play outside, and we were desperate to keep going. We found an indoor club in Pennsylvania. It was literally a barn with no heat or bathrooms, and everyone was bundled up in winter gear. But it was packed. That’s when we realized: people need a better indoor pickleball experience. So we made a plan, and by November 2022, we opened our first club in Columbia, Maryland.”
Today, that vision has grown into a national brand with a turnkey system, multiple revenue streams, and a welcoming culture that keeps players coming back. Our clubs feature premium indoor courts built with outdoor-style surfaces for an authentic playing experience, event space for private rentals and tournaments, ball machines, and pro shops powered by Pickleball Central. Members enjoy a seamless experience through our proprietary Dill Dinkers app, integrated with Court Reserve for reservations and club management.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking pickleball lovers and entrepreneurs, from families eager to build community, to multi-unit operators ready to scale a growing business. Our regional developer model is ideal for those looking to grow a territory with a fun, high-demand concept in the fastest-growing sport in America.
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Why Franchise with Us
Join the pickleball boom by franchising with Dill Dinkers! As an owner, you’ll access a proven business model, strong brand support, and services to ensure your success.
We’re committed to your success from day one.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Site selection and buildout guidance to help you find and launch in the right location
- Comprehensive training for owners and staff to ensure operational excellence
- Marketing support, including launch campaigns and ongoing strategy
- Operational guides and best practices to streamline daily management
- Technology integration with our proprietary Dill Dinkers app, Court Reserve and more!
- Ongoing coaching and field support to help you grow and scale confidently
Joining Dill Dinkers means leveraging a brand that’s passionate about spreading the joy of pickleball — while building a thriving, rewarding business. With our expertise and your dedication, we’ll make a lasting impact on the pickleball community and bring this exhilarating sport to more players across the nation.
Franchise with us today, and let’s make pickleball history together. 
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FActs About Our Franchise Program
We’re looking for pickleball enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who are passionate about the sport and eager to be at the forefront of this sporting revolution in their community. Our regional developer franchise model is designed for entrepreneurs who want to build out a territory of Dill Dinkers locations and existing multi-unit franchise operators looking to diversify their portfolio, with a fun concept in the fastest growing sport in America.
We provide a turn-key program with fully designed prototypical drawings, a learning management system to train your teams and keep them current, generous territories with a marketing playbook to build your customer base, and a pickleball concept with a streamlined customer experience and leading program offerings.
At Dill Dinkers, we believe in simplicity and player satisfaction. Our state-of-the-art court reservation system ensures a smooth and cash-free process for our players. As pickleball enthusiasts ourselves, we know exactly what players seek in a club. That’s why we’ve curated a welcoming environment tailored to both newcomers and seasoned players, offering programs that cater to different skill levels. With a focus on safety, comfort, and fun, our club inspires learning, healthy competition, and an active lifestyle.
For our single-club franchise you’ll need $100,000 liquid and a net worth of $500,000. For our Regional Developer franchise, you’ll need $250,000 liquid and a net worth of $1M. While we don’t offer financing, we have a vendor partner ready to work with you to support your financing needs.
As a Dill Dinkers Regional Developer, you’ll open your own “flagship” location in a protected territory. Then, after opening your first club, you can meet your development schedule by opening additional units, as well as having independent franchises open in the market. This limits the amount of capital you may need to deploy and creates an additional revenue stream as we will compensate you for any locations that open in the territory including a percentage of the ongoing sales, creating a tremendous economic platform for growth and success.
We estimate the initial investment to open a single-club Dill Dinkers franchise to be between $425,815 to $922,811 depending on the size of the location, number of courts, and the condition of the space. The initial franchise fee is $50,000 and the continuing royalty is 8% of your sales. We do not have a compulsory brand fund contribution at this time.
We estimate the initial investment to become a Regional Developer to be between $178,050 to $866,050 depending on how large your territory is and if you locate your office/training center in your flagship location or independently.
The cost to buy a region is $125,000 for 1M population. You will be eligible for compensation from us for each franchise sold in your territory equal to 35% of the initial franchise fee and 35% of the royalties generated in your territory.
We anticipate it will take between 90 and 180 days to open your Dill Dinkers Club after you sign your franchise agreement. We have successfully opened our three locations in less than 90 days from signing each lease and we will help you open as quickly as possible. This will depend on how long it takes to find a qualified location. Our national brokers will assist you at no cost to you. It will also depend on the condition of the space and whether you will need to obtain a building permit versus just remodeling the space.
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