Las Vegas, Nevada
Meet The Owners
Chris Lang
Las Vegas, Nevada
Chris is a passionate business leader with a proven track record in supply chain, operations, IT and program management. He has a deep understanding of the importance of teamwork, innovation and strategic thinking as he lead functions at major corporations encompassing manufacturing, technology development and retail/franchise operations.
Chris is an avid tennis player that played in college and is transitioning to pickleball. He is drawn to the sport’s social and competitive aspects and believes that pickleball is a great way to stay active, have fun, and connect with others.
Greg Louie
Las Vegas, Nevada
Greg has been the Founder and CEO of a national marketing company since 2001. He also cohosts two different podcasts with over 100 episodes each that has an international audience. The first podcast is Third Shot Podcast, which is a pickleball podcast that focuses on the lifestyle of pickleball. The second is DIY for Business which helps startups and small to medium-sized companies grow by providing interviews with experts in all areas of business. Prior to owning his marketing company, Greg was in the tech industry and was the co-owner of a chain of golf stores that custom built golf clubs, while also a partner in a golf radio show.
Greg has this vision for Dill Dinkers in Las Vegas, “I want to provide an inclusive pickleball community where new players can learn, level up and players at the highest level have an indoor facility to enjoy the game of pickleball with like-level players. People from all over the world that travel to Las Vegas for vacations or business will have a club that will provide them a fun, pickleball experience.”
Paul Wong
Las Vegas, Nevada
With over 35 years of comprehensive experience spanning private and corporate accounting, data analytics, financial forecasting and analysis, treasury, IT, public accounting, and tax consulting. He is a successful and disciplined financial executive with a proven track record of leading organizations to multi-year consecutive profitability, robust operating cash flow, and significant asset growth. His expertise includes strategically scaling Accounting, Data, and IT teams to effectively meet both present and future organizational demands.
His professional journey includes four years in public accounting at KPMG, two years within the public utility sector at PG&E, 22 years with the Oakland Athletics professional sports team, and four years in the home services industry with Service Champions. Beyond professional endeavors, he values spending time with family and friends, following youth sports (particularly baseball and lacrosse), and giving back to the community through volunteering and fundraising initiatives.
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 club. 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 club 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 club, non-profits as well as for-profit organizations that advertise with us, and businesses, government agencies, and individuals who rent our space for parties.
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.
*Exclusions apply. Please consult with our funding experts for full details.
**SBA Loan Money-Back Fee Guarantee: If Benetrends accepts your application for processing, we guarantee your application will be approved or we refund 100% of our fee.
***Once approved, a financial package will be needed for verification.
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