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title: "Dill Dinkers® Coming Soon to Freehold, NJ"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/e287d5a8-97ee-4b77-8227-1c6a9948eab1
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250606_dill_dinkers_coming_soon_to_freehold_nj.html
category: "Franchisors"
industry: "Franchise Industry"
segment: "Franchisors"
topics: ["Emerging brands","Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-06-06T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:45:22.310Z
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# Dill Dinkers® Coming Soon to Freehold, NJ

**TL;DR:** Dill Dinkers is opening a new club in Freehold, NJ, featuring indoor pickleball courts and a Pickleball Central Pro Shop. The club will be owned and operated by Stephen Hafner, who aims to create a welcoming environment for local players.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-06-06. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250606_dill_dinkers_coming_soon_to_freehold_nj.html).*

## Story

The new Dill Dinkers club resides within the Mount's Corner Shopping Center, surrounded by a hub of dining and shopping destinations. With easy access from U.S. Route NJ-9, both residents and visitors can enjoy Dill Dinkers’ courts at their convenience.

Dill Dinkers in Freehold will feature three championship-sized and six cushioned indoor courts. The club offers climate-controlled space and a Pickleball Central Pro Shop. Players can take advantage of private and semi-private lessons, open play, tournaments, leagues, outings and events.

The club will be owned and operated by Stephen Hafner, who plans to foster a welcoming environment for local pickleball players of all skill levels. He is eager to introduce the new Dill Dinkers club to Monmouth County.

“We are so excited to welcome players and members to the first Dill Dinkers club in New Jersey this fall,” said Stephen Hafner, Dill Dinkers Freehold owner. “This indoor pickleball club will meet the needs of year-round pickleball in the area through the changing seasons and offer a space to anyone interested in the sport. We invite everyone to come visit and experience the joy of pickleball and the community it fosters.”

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- General (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- Dill Dinkers (company)
- pickleball (topic)
- Pickleball Central (company)
- indoor courts (topic)
- Freehold, NJ (location)
- new club (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250606_dill_dinkers_coming_soon_to_freehold_nj.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/e287d5a8-97ee-4b77-8227-1c6a9948eab1).