A local family plans to launch at least 10 private pickleball facilities in the Central Valley as franchisees of the Dill Dinkers pickleball clubs chain. Dill Dinkers image, logo

Dill Dinkers, the nation’s fastest-growing indoor pickleball club franchise, will soon be coming to the Central Valley. 

Led by Bill and Georgia Revilla, who moved to Fresno in 2007, the new regional development deal includes at least 10 clubs from Madera to Visalia. 

Georgia is a licensed dentist and Bill is a hospital administrator and global finance leader. 

The couple also manages a successful real estate portfolio and share a passion for hospitality and recreation.

“Pickleball touches on so many fundamental needs, and I’ve seen it bring people out of their shell and build meaningful connections,” Bill Revilla said in a news release. “Partnering with Dill Dinkers allows us to bring people together in an engaging and healthy way.”

 

Dill Dinkers was founded in 2022 in Columbia, Maryland and has quickly turned into a national leader in indoor pickleball facilities. They currently operate 21 clubs nationwide and have more than 400 locations committed through regional development deals in states including Texas, Florida, New York and now California. 

“Georgia and Bill have a vision for building something meaningful for their community – and that’s exactly what we look for in our partners,” said Dr. Ben Litalien, chief development officer at Dill Dinkers. “We’re excited to work alongside them, introducing the joy of pickleball through high-quality courts and a welcoming playing experience across the Central Valley.” 

The date for when the Central Valley could expect the courts has yet to be announced. 

Each Dill Dinkers club features premium indoor courts, professional instruction and community-focused programming.

“We started Dill Dinkers because of our unwavering passion for the sport and the community it has provided us,” said Co-Founder and CEO Will Richards. “We are thrilled to welcome experienced operators like Bill and Georgia who are just as passionate about spreading the joy of pickleball. We look forward to seeing how they extend our name in Fresno and how other entrepreneurs can benefit from a premier indoor pickleball offering and a strong network of support.”