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Application #11
Status
Analyzed
AI: Proceed
- Claimed By
- Admin User
- Claimed At
- Apr 4, 2026 6:54 PM
- Submitted
- Jan 24, 2026 4:39 PM
- Linked Partner
- 10-S Tennis Supply
Submission Data
- "your Name (prefix)"
- Your Name (first)
- Rich
- Your Name (middle)
- Your Name (last)
- Buerkle
- Your Name (suffix)
- rich@10-s.com
- Business Name
- 10-S Tennis Supply
- Web Address
- https://www.10-s.com/
- Country
- US
- How Many Years Has Your Business Been Established
- 60
- How Did You Find Us?
- Website / PTR
- Physical Store(s)
- Physical store(s)
- E-commerce - Own Website
- E-commerce - own website
- E-commerce - Marketplaces
- Other - Describe Below
- Seo
- SEO
- Ppc - Google
- PPC - Google
- Ppc - Social Media
- PPC - Social media
- Organic Social Media
- Organic social media
- Offline Events
- Offline events
- Walk-in Customers
- Walk-in customers
- Add Any Further Information To Let Us Know More About You:
- 10-S Tennis Supply has been selling tennis court equipment for over 60 years. We are based in South Florida but sell Nationwide. We primarily focus on tennis facilities but also sell to all racquet sport facilities and to individuals.
- Sale Incentives (optional)
AI Analysis
Reasoning
10-S Tennis Supply is an exceptionally well-established business (60 years) with strong tennis market expertise and a focus on tennis facilities, which aligns perfectly with our priorities. They have physical retail presence which makes them acceptable in the US restricted territory. Their connection to PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) indicates credibility in the coaching community. The primary uncertainty is the balance between their physical retail and e-commerce operations, and how training aids fit within their "tennis court equipment" product mix. These are clarifiable concerns rather than disqualifying factors.
Key Factors
Positive
Business longevity and reputation
60 years established is exceptional - demonstrates stability, credibility, and deep market relationships
Positive
Physical retail presence
Has physical store(s) which meets our requirement for US restricted territory partnerships
Positive
Tennis market expertise
Specializes in tennis court equipment and focuses on tennis facilities - strong alignment with our target market
Positive
Facility focus
Primary focus on tennis facilities aligns perfectly with our club partnership priorities
Positive
PTR connection
Found us through PTR (Professional Tennis Registry) indicates credibility in coaching community
Positive
Comprehensive marketing approach
Multi-channel marketing strategy (SEO, PPC, social, print, events) shows professional operations
Neutral
E-commerce presence in restricted territory
Has e-commerce but also physical stores. Need to understand balance and ensure they're not primarily online-focused
Neutral
Product category fit
Focus on 'tennis court equipment' may emphasize infrastructure over training aids - need to verify training aid experience and positioning
Territory Status
- Country
- United States
- Restricted
- Yes
- Exclusive
- No
- Notes
- US is a restricted territory where we limit ecommerce-only partnerships. However, 10-S has physical retail presence which makes them eligible. Need to confirm physical retail is substantial part of their business model.
Suggested Questions
- Can you tell me more about your physical retail location(s)? How much of your business comes through your store vs. online sales?
- What's your current experience with tennis training aids? Do you carry products like ball machines, rebounders, or other training equipment?
- You mentioned your primary focus is tennis facilities - how do you typically work with clubs? Do you supply their pro shops, work directly with coaches, or both?
- Given your connection to PTR, do you have relationships with tennis coaches and teaching professionals? How do they typically discover and purchase training products through you?
Confidence: 75%