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‘Gold Rush Mentality’ Heats Up Competition in Pickleball Space
The race to the top in the rapidly growing pickleball space heated up in 2024 for franchisors looking to capitalize on the country’s fastest-growing participation sport. But it’s still too early in the game to declare winners and losers with brands actively signing development deals and projecting massive growth in the next few years. Pickleball franchisors and their financial backers...
Pickleball club to open in Atlanta’s West End
A pickleball club franchise will open its first Atlanta location in West End, bringing the first set of courts dedicated to the game to the southwest side of the city. Driving the news: Dill Dinkers will open a 36,000-square-foot club at 1200 White Street in early 2025, according to a news release from real estate company Ackerman & Co. (Read More)
Pickleball franchise opens Cockeysville club
Dill Dinkers, the fast-growing Columbia pickleball franchise, has opened its Cockesyville club and is hosting a celebration this week. The nine-court club at 10912 York Road is owned by Steve Ator. The ribbon-cutting will be on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m., and the Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce will be on hand for the festivities. Local growth is just part of...
1st Annual Breast Cancer Charity (indoor) Pickleball Tournament and Open Play!
Hello MoCo Pickleball Fanatics! In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Dill Dinkers in Rockville, MD, is pleased to announce 📣 DINK FOR PINK 💗🎗— our 1st Annual Breast Cancer Tournament & Open Play After Party 🎉 on Sunday, October 27th 🏓! All levels are welcome. SPACE IS LIMITED, and registration closes on 10/25 at 12 PM! Check out our...
Pickleball Prodigy on the Rise: Aidan Gohn is Dominating Pickleball at Just 10!
Aidan Gohn is Dominating Pickleball: In the fast-growing sport of pickleball, where seasoned athletes often dominate the courts, a surprising new star has emerged at Dill Dinkers: ten-year-old Aidan Gohn. On a sunny September afternoon at Dill Dinkers, this pint-sized prodigy stole the spotlight, captivating all players and spectators. With his father, Jasen, by his side, Aidan has transformed from...
Pickleball Club Mag Sept/Oct 2024 Issue
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New Pickleball club Nears Opening In Lansdale
LANSDALE, PA — A new indoor pickleball club is nearing its opening in Lansdale. Dill Dinkers, located on 1180 Church Road in Lansdale, is slated to open this month. (Read More)
Pickleball fans, get ready for a new club
BALTIMORE, MD (WBFF) — Whether you’re in the mood for a quick volley, a solo session, or some double competition, this place has it all. Owner of Dill Dinkers Cockeysville, Steve Ator, along with Director of Pickleball, David Pelta, joined the FOX45 Morning News team to talk about the new club and some common rules of the game. (Watch Video)
Liniger Center Partners With National Pickleball Franchisor for Educational Opportunities
DENVER—One of the country’s institutions for franchising education has partnered with an established leading provider of indoor pickleball clubs to upskill businesspeople across the United States. Maryland-based and national franchise Dill Dinkers® has committed to sending all new franchise support employees and new franchisees to the University of Denver’s Liniger Center on Franchising (a division of the Daniels College of...