Greater Baltimore to Maryland/Delaware Beaches
Meet The Owners
Alex Kukich,
Regional Developer, Baltimore
Alex, lives in downtown Baltimore with his wife Ashleigh, and daughters Emmy (7) and Coco (5). Alex and Ashleigh have been in the greater Baltimore area for the past 12+ years and are eager to continue the growth of the game, and Dill Dinkers specifically in Eastern MD across to the beaches of Delaware where he is originally from. Alex has been an executive in the Advertising and Marketing space for the past half decade, specializing in agency, and marketing technology powering some of the largest brand marketers in the US and abroad.
Alex has experience running sales, and client operations teams from his various roles and is eager to bring his passion for the game, and hyper growth mindset to our team. In his spare time Alex loves coaching his kids in lacrosse, soccer, and of course pickleball!
He is also an avid golfer, enjoys skiing, being outside, and has a number of short term and long-term rentals in the greater Baltimore area and also Maine.
Alex Contact Info:
(410) 692-DINK (3465)
ext. 26003
Stella Vavas Sabracos & Bob Flynn,
Regional Developer, Baltimore
Stella and Bob live in downtown Baltimore and are both practicing attorneys. Thriving in the ever-changing environment of entrepreneurship, they have ownership of several businesses including real estate title companies, a law firm, property development company and a software start-up. They also share a common passion for the power of connecting with people and establishing networks that create exponential opportunities for growth and development. With the primary goal of being customer-centric v company-centric, they strive to meet people where they are through education, support and service.
Bob is an avid golfer and life-long boater. Stella enjoys entertaining and exploring new places and activities with family and friends. Both will drop anything to keep up with their blended family of 5 adult children and SIX grandchildren spread throughout the east coast. Stella raised her two children, Eleni and Luke, in Timonium, Maryland. Bob, a native of Montgomery County, raised his three – Rob, Megan and Katy – between Silver Spring and Annapolis.
Stella and Bob have been bitten by the pickleball bug and can’t wait to visit the Dill Dinkers franchises that are quickly spreading throughout the country! Adhering to a relationship model of KNOW-LIKE-TRUST-RETAIN, we’re here for the duration!
Stella & Bob's Contact Info:
(410) 692-DINK (3465)
ext. 26001 & 26002
Why Franchise with Us
Franchise with us and become a part of the pickleball revolution! As a franchise owner, you’ll have the unique opportunity to tap into the booming pickleball market, backed by our proven business model and dedicated support. Joining our franchise family means leveraging a brand that’s passionate about spreading the joy of pickleball while enjoying the benefits of a thriving and rewarding business venture. With our expertise and your dedication, together, we’ll make a big impact on the pickleball community and bring the exhilarating sport to enthusiasts across the nation. Franchise with us today and let’s make pickleball history together!
FActs About Our Franchise Program
We’re looking for pickleball enthusiasts and entrepreneurs who are passionate about the sport and eager to be at the forefront of this sporting revolution in their community. Our regional developer franchise model is designed for entrepreneurs who want to build out a territory of Dill Dinkers locations and existing multi-unit franchise operators looking to diversify their portfolio, with a fun concept in the fastest growing sport in America.
We provide a turn-key program with fully designed prototypical drawings, a learning management system to train your teams and keep them current, generous territories with a marketing playbook to build your customer base, and a pickleball concept with a streamlined customer experience and leading program offerings.
At Dill Dinkers, we believe in simplicity and player satisfaction. Our state-of-the-art court reservation system ensures a smooth and cash-free process for our players. As pickleball enthusiasts ourselves, we know exactly what players seek in a facility. That’s why we’ve curated a welcoming environment tailored to both newcomers and seasoned players, offering programs that cater to different skill levels. With a focus on safety, comfort, and fun, our facility inspires learning, healthy competition, and an active lifestyle.
For our single-club franchise you’ll need $100,000 liquid and a net worth of $500,000. For our Regional Developer franchise, you’ll need $250,000 liquid and a net worth of $1M. While we don’t offer financing, we have a vendor partner ready to work with you to support your financing needs.
As a Dill Dinkers Regional Developer, you’ll open your own “flagship” location in a protected territory. Then, after opening your first club, you can meet your development schedule by opening additional units, as well as having independent franchises open in the market. This limits the amount of capital you may need to deploy and creates an additional revenue stream as we will compensate you for any locations that open in the territory including a percentage of the ongoing sales, creating a tremendous economic platform for growth and success.
We estimate the initial investment to open a single-club Dill Dinkers franchise to be between $368,228 – $710,303 depending on the size of the location, number of courts, and the condition of the space. The initial franchise fee is $50,000 and the continuing royalty is 8% of your sales. We do not have a compulsory brand fund contribution at this time.
We estimate the initial investment to become a Regional Developer to be between $167,300 to $882,400 depending on how large your territory is and if you locate your office/training center in your flagship location or independently. If you are one of our first 10 Regional Developers to sign an agreement, the initial franchise fee is $100,000 for a territory of 1M population, and your compensation will be equal to 50% of the initial franchise fee for any single-club locations and 50% of the ongoing royalties collected.
We anticipate it will take between 90 and 180 days to open your Dill Dinkers Club after you sign your franchise agreement. We have successfully opened our three locations in less than 90 days from signing each lease and we will help you open as quickly as possible. This will depend on how long it takes to find a qualified location. Our national brokers will assist you at no cost to you. It will also depend on the condition of the space and whether you will need to obtain a building permit versus just remodeling the space.
9 streams OF REVENUE
As a Dill DinkersTM Pickleball franchisee, you can earn revenue from a streamlined, attractive, and well-thought-out suite of services that create a fun, safe, and welcoming environment for your customers. Our business model includes nine streams of revenue which help you maximize your profits on and off the court. These revenue streams consist of Annual Membership, Court Rental, Lessons, Clinics, Leagues, Parties and Private Events, the Pro Shop, Gift Cards, and Business Advertising. It’s important to remember that your audience is not limited to B2C, we have government entities that hold leagues at our facility, non-profits as well as for-profit organizations that advertise with us, and businesses, government agencies, and individuals who rent our space for parties.
OWn a Franchise
Benetrends Financial
Securing funding is vital when buying a franchise or starting a business. With over 40 years of experience, Benetrends has been assisting entrepreneurs through its comprehensive suite of innovative funding solutions. Their popular programs include the Rainmaker Plan® (IRA/Rollover) and SBA small business loan programs.
Benetrends continuously offers cutting-edge solutions, like The Rainmaker Advantage Plan®, which minimizes or eliminates taxes due on the sale of a business. They also provide a Securities Backed Line of Credit and Equipment/Fleet Leasing options.
Let Benetrends Financial be your trusted partner in turning your dreams into reality, offering unparalleled expertise and a passion for entrepreneurial growth.
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***Once approved, a financial package will be needed for verification.
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