Dill Dinkers® Celebrates Growth with Five New Regional Development Deals

Dill Dinkers announced five new regional development deals for New Jersey, Florida and Pennsylvania. In New Jersey, the regional developers have committed to the development of 20 or more clubs throughout Union, Middlesex and Monmouth counties. For Florida, the brand is expected to open 10 pickleball clubs in Orlando, 10 clubs across Pinellas County and 10 throughout Space Coast. As part of its growth in Pennsylvania, the brand has committed to developing 20 units across Pittsburgh.

Leases for 18 clubs have been signed and construction is well underway. Several communities will welcome new locations by year-end, including Cockeysville, Frederick and White Marsh, Maryland; Lansdale and Hatboro, Pennsylvania; Simsbury, Connecticut; Crowley, Texas; and Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Founded by avid pickleball players Will and Denise Richards, Dill Dinkers was created to offer a welcoming, safe and fun atmosphere that fosters learning, healthy competition and an active lifestyle. As enthusiasts of the sport, the Richards often struggled to find courts that were free from turbulent weather conditions, long wait times and injury-prone mixed-use developments. Recognizing the need for dedicated indoor pickleball clubs, the pair launched Dill Dinkers.

"We started Dill Dinkers because of our unwavering passion for the sport and the community it has provided us,” said Co-Founder and CEO Will Richards. “As a former Dominos multi-unit franchisee, it was crucial for us to build a strong network of support ahead of our franchising launch."