About Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer Franchise
Dill Dinkers offers a regional developer franchise opportunity in the rapidly growing sport of pickleball.
Regional developers recruit and support new pickleball club owners within a designated territory, guiding them through the sales process, site selection, development, and ongoing operational support.
The regional developer fee ranges from $150,000 to $750,000, and the program has been available since 2023 under Dill Dinkers Holdings, Inc.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$203K
Average Investment
$534K
Maximum Investment
$866K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $150,000 to $750,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | N/A | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $202,600 – $865,600 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $203K–$866K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| RD Territory Fee | $150,000 | $750,000 |
| Training Expenses | $1,500 | $2,500 |
| Rent, Security & Utility Deposits | $7,500 | $14,500 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $5,000 | $35,000 |
| Furnishings, Fixtures, Supplies, and Equipment | $8,500 | $12,500 |
| Computers System | $1,800 | $2,200 |
| Insurance | $1,200 | $2,500 |
| Business Licenses, Legal Fees, Other Professional Fees | $1,500 | $4,000 |
| Local Advertising and Social Engagement – Initial 3 Months | $600 | $2,400 |
| Additional Funds – Initial 3 Months | $25,000 | $40,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 multiplied by the number of Dill Dinkers Clubs in your RD Territory |
| Technology Fee | $450 per month |
| Audit Fee | As incurred for follow-up inspections |
| Offering Fee | $10,000 or such greater amount as is necessary to reimburse us for our actual costs and expenses to review the proposed offering |
| Local Advertising and Social Engagement | $200 per month |
| Indemnification Costs | Actual legal damages, fees, costs, and expenses |
| Insurance | Reimbursement for actual cost of premiums, plus administrative fee of 18% |
| New Product, Service, Supplier Testing | Will not exceed our actual cost of the inspection and the actual cost of the test paid by you or the supplier |
| Replacement Training Fee | Our then-current training fee (currently $500 per day) plus reimbursement for actual expenses |
| Annual Convention | Our then-current convention registration fee (currently $250) |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 3 days |
| Classroom Training | 16 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 8 hours |
| Training Location | Columbia, Maryland, or another location we designate |
| Additional Training | We may require you, your Operating Principal and/or other individuals we designate to attend refresher courses, seminars, and other training programs as we may reasonably specify from time to time, including up to 10 days of refresher programs each year during the term of the Agreement. In addition, we may require you and other individuals we designate to attend our annual convention at your expense for up to three days per year. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Protected (for Regional Developer Services) |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Sized to include one Dill Dinkers Club per approximately 100,000 people in population |
| Description | The RD Territory is the area described in Exhibit B to the Regional Developer Agreement. We will determine the boundaries of the RD Territory based on several factors, including, among other factors, the number of Dill Dinkers Clubs included in your Development Schedule; the population base; density of population; growth trends of population; apparent degree of affluence of population; the density of residential and business entities; traffic generators, driving times; and major topographical features which clearly define contiguous areas, like rivers, mountains, major freeways, and underdeveloped land areas. While the franchisor will not license other regional developers to provide services to RD Territory Franchisees within your RD Territory, the franchisor retains the right to operate or license others to operate Dill Dinkers Clubs within the RD Territory, and to offer products/services under other marks. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Transfer Fee | $5,000 multiplied by the number of Dill Dinkers Clubs in your RD Territory |
| Transfer Conditions | Among other conditions, no default may exist and you pay all amounts due, sign a general release and pay a transfer fee. The transferee must complete our training and meet all of our qualifications and other requirements and sign our then-current form of Regional Developer Agreement. |
| Termination for Cause | We may terminate upon default. You have 30 days to cure operational defaults and 5 days to cure monetary defaults. Defaults which cannot be cured include danger to health or safety; bankruptcy; assignment for the benefit of creditors; felony conviction; repeated violations; execution of levy not discharged within five days; attachment of property; failure to obtain approval of the site for your office; failure to complete initial training; abandonment of the Regional Developer Business; fraud; unauthorized transfer; failure to comply with non-compete and confidentiality obligations; default under any other agreement between you and us or our affiliates; and termination or expiration of the franchise agreement for your Dill Dinkers Club (provided a renewal or replacement agreement is not entered into for the uninterrupted operation of the Dill Dinkers Club). |
| Non-Compete Period | 2 years |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term, you cannot own, maintain, operate, have an interest in or provide assistance to a 'Competitive Business' anywhere in the United States. Post-term, for two years, you cannot engage in a Competitive Business within the RD Territory or within 10 miles of any Dill Dinkers Club. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | An Operating Principal must participate personally in the direct operation of the Regional Developer Business. The Operating Principal must have completed required training, be approved by the franchisor, and own at least 5% of the equity interest. A General Manager is also required for daily oversight, and can be the same person as the Operating Principal if qualified and approved. The franchisor recommends, but does not require, the franchisee to personally participate in the direct operation of their Dill Dinkers Club (which they are required to own). |
| Required Suppliers | You must purchase, lease, license, and install and use all equipment, computer systems, products, supplies, services, and materials in the Regional Developer Business solely from suppliers we approve in writing, which may be us or our affiliate. |
| Supply Restrictions | We may appoint only one supplier for any particular good or service, and we may designate ourselves or our affiliate as the only, or one of a limited number of, suppliers for any goods or services. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | We and our affiliates do not currently receive any revenue, rebates, or allowances from Regional Developers’ purchases of required products and services; however, we and our affiliates may earn revenue, rebates or allowances from your purchase of required services or products. In the fiscal year ending December 31, 2022, our total revenue was $0, and we received $0 in revenue from required purchases by Regional Developers, which was 0% of our total revenue. |
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordDill Dinkers - Regional Developer has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer System Growth
Total Units
0
Franchised
0
Company-Owned
0
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer currently operates 0 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 5 states: WI, IL, IN, MD, VA
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
00
Total Assets
$100K
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer franchise ranges from $202,600 to $865,600, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $150,000 to $750,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer charges a royalty fee of N/A of gross sales. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Dill Dinkers - Regional Developer has been franchising since 2023. The FDD shows an investment range of $202,600-$865,600, a N/A royalty, and no Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $150,000 to $750,000 and the total investment ranges from $202,600 to $865,600 depending on location size and market. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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