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title: "Dill Dinkers® Continues Expansion With 30-Units from Central Maryland to Delaware Beaches"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0b99b386-7404-4808-9da4-15f11ba66538
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240812_dill_dinkers_continues_expansion_with_30units_from_central_maryland_to_dela.html
category: "Fitness"
industry: "Fitness"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-08-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:39.492Z
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# Dill Dinkers® Continues Expansion With 30-Units from Central Maryland to Delaware Beaches

**TL;DR:** Dill Dinkers is expanding with 30 new locations in Maryland and Delaware through its 17th regional developer. The expansion is led by Alex Kukich, Bob Flynn, and Stella Vavas Sabracos, who bring a range of business experience and a passion for pickleball.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-08-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240812_dill_dinkers_continues_expansion_with_30units_from_central_maryland_to_dela.html).*

## Story

COLUMBIA, Md. - Dill Dinkers continues its rise with its 17th regional developer, with commitments for at least 30 locations in Baltimore, Anne Arundel along with Sussex and Kent counties in Delaware.

Spearheading the expansion are Alex Kukich, Bob Flynn and Stella Vavas Sabracos, who are thrilled to introduce more opportunities for year-round play with the dedicated indoor pickleball concept. Kukich brings extensive advertising and marketing technology leadership and management skills. Flynn and Vavas Sabracos own real estate companies, a law practice, a property development company and a software startup. Together, with their passion for pickleball, their combined experience equips the team to lead the Maryland and Delaware regional development of Dill Dinkers.

"We were drawn to pickleball because of its strong community spirit and the positive atmosphere on the courts," said Kukich. "We were all united by our shared enthusiasm for the brand and I joined the Dill Dinkers team for its passionate leadership, excellent brand reputation and scalability. Being an early adopter of such a pioneering brand is a significant opportunity.

Our team possesses a diverse set of skills and business knowledge, which will enable us to manage our Dill Dinkers business and support future franchisees. We are excited to provide an inclusive environment where players of all skill levels can enjoy the game of pickleball."

"This team has the business background and community passion we seek in developers," said Dr. Ben Litalien, Chief Development Officer at Dill Dinkers. "Alex, Bob and Stella possess strong leadership, interpersonal skills and creativity, essential for driving their locations to success. They are integral members of their community and will be a valuable addition to our Dill Dinkers family."

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- Home Services (sector)
- regional development (topic)
- Dill Dinkers (company)
- Dr. Ben Litalien (person)
- pickleball concept (topic)
- Alex Kukich (person)
- Bob Flynn (person)
- Stella Vavas Sabracos (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240812_dill_dinkers_continues_expansion_with_30units_from_central_maryland_to_dela.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0b99b386-7404-4808-9da4-15f11ba66538).