SPiN

SPiN is an international chain of franchised table tennis clubs and bars. The company was founded in 2009 by Jonathan Bricklin, Andrew Gordon, Franck Raharinosy, and Wally [Green (table tennis)|Wally Green].

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History and locations

The first location of SPIN opened in New York City's Flatiron District on Park Avenue.
The first SPIN franchise outside of New York opened in 2010 in Milwaukee. In 2011, a location opened in Toronto and in 2013 a location opened in Dubai. Further locations have opened in Austin, Chicago, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and San Francisco. As of 2017, there are seven current or planned SPiN locations in the U.S. and Canada.
Austin which is now closed made way for them to open a location in Boston's Seaport.

Concept and marketing

The concept of SPIN was inspired by popular table tennis parties held regularly by SPIN co-founders Bricklin, Raharinosy, and Green along with Kazuyuki Yokoyama. SPiN franchises incorporate full-service bars and restaurants along with their ping pong tables. The ping pong tables can be reserved by customers who then play for an hourly cost. Location openings have often included celebrity appearances and professional table tennis players. The chain has partnered with the Glide Foundation to help provide access to table tennis to youth who might be otherwise unable to play.