Dill Dinkers, an indoor pickleball club franchise, is setting its sights on New Jersey.
As part of a regional development deal with sibling entrepreneurs Adam, Janine, and Michael Fiala, the Columbia, Md.-based brand expects to add at least 20 locations throughout North Jersey and New York’s Hudson Valley.
Since its founding two years ago, Dill Dinkers has opened five company-owned, state-of-the-art dedicated indoor facilities in Maryland and Virginia. After launching a nationwide franchise program in September 2024, the company has signed developers in Texas, North Carolina, Connecticut, South Carolina, Arizona, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Pennsylvania and Washington, D.C., for 375-plus committed locations, according to a press release.
By year-end, Dill Dinkers expects to have at least 30 open locations and more than 500 in the development pipeline. As it continues to partner with qualified franchisees, the brand is targeting markets coast to coast, such as Illinois, Texas and California, and internationally in Australia, Canada, and India, the company said.
Commenting on the partnership with Dill Dinkers, Adam Fiala said, “Everyone is talking about pickleball, and we saw a clear opportunity to fill a need for indoor clubs in a region with extreme weather conditions.”
“Through our Dill Dinkers clubs, we’ll continue to spread the joy of pickleball in a safe and welcoming way. We look forward to being a part of the sport’s rapid growth and to offering a high-quality playing experience where community members come first,” he said.
Source: https://njbiz.com/indoor-pickleball-franchise-signs-20-unit-development-deal-for-nj-ny/