BIG DILL
Popular pickleball franchise teases San Antonio expansion
Dill Dinkers is serving San Antonio a second location.
Rapidly growing franchise Dill Dinkers is serving San Antonio a double dose of pickleball. Days before opening its first location at 18450 Blanco Rd. #101 on May 13, the company has announced a second outpost is in the works at 5131 Beckwith Blvd., near the University of Texas San Antonio (UTSA) campus.
The Maryland-based chain markets itself to true pickleball fanatics. Unlike other facilities that emphasize a social club-like environment, Dill Dinkers keeps the focus on the game with individually fenced-in courts, joint-friendly court surfaces, smart court technology, and LED lighting for clear visibility, according to a release.
The second location will be even larger than the soon-to-open facility on Blanco Road. While the first Alamo City location offers a roomy 15,500 square feet of action, the upcoming second complex ups the ante with 24,000 square feet and 10 pickleball courts.
Although anyone can reserve a court, memberships are recommended. The first San Antonio Dill Dinkers has five available courts, and the franchise owners estimate that demand will be high. Annual rates range from $400 to $1,150 and include perks such as advance booking and discounts on private court fees and event rentals.
Both Dill Dinkers are operated by Air Force veterans Karen and Brian Birdy, the leadership team behind PMI Birdy Properties. Although the company offers commercial services, it mainly manages residential rentals and vacation properties.
The duo has plans to eventually expand to 20 locations in the San Antonio area. The timeline and founding membership details on the second local Dill Dinkers outpost will be released in the upcoming months.
