Dude Perfect, a 5-member YouTube sports and comedy creator, revealed his intentions for his new headquarters through a video posted to Twitter on Tuesday, September 27. The Giant Chair. seen in a 38-second clip that looks like it’s been transported from the future. A 330-foot donkey tower, Crazy Mini Golf, Trick Shot Town, Dude Perfect Museum, two acres of outdoor space, retail and restaurant will be part of the headquarters.
Overland Partners, an architecture firm based in Frisco, Texas, was chosen to realize the firm’s vision. According to the Dallas Morning News, the team has not yet chosen a location for the base, but because their current headquarters are in Texas, they are looking to establish a future headquarters in Texas. Texas A&M University, the group’s alma mater, also tweeted about the project, saying the new campus would cost $100 million.
About 13 years ago, five Aggies uploaded a video of their backyard basketball tricks to @YouTube.
More than 58 million subscribers and nearly 15 billion views later, @DudePerfect plans to open a “Trick Shot Town!” worth $100 million. @dallasnews: https://t.co/yptw5ryuJX pic.twitter.com/HD67u5sRiC
– Texas A&M University (@TAMU) September 26, 2022
Dude Perfect’s net worth is closely tied to their YouTube channel.
This sports and comedy entertainment company is valued at $50 million as of April 2023. They have nearly 57 million YouTube subscribers and 11.6 million Instagram followers. Since releasing their debut prank video in 2009, the group’s YouTube account has amassed around 15 billion views. According to Finty.com, the group earns between $20 million and $25 million annually through its YouTube channel and sponsorship deals. They signed a multi-year deal with Amazon and Thursday Night Football to host their own short-term show.
Tyler Toney, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert and twins Coby and Cory Cotton are five members of Dude Perfect who have broken multiple Guinness World Records. The Dude Perfect Show, their CMT network television show, debuted in 2016. Additionally, Dude Perfect has appeared in a series of Face-Off videos on the Whistle Sports Network’s YouTube channel. Over time, they also created a sketch comedy show. That’s Lit, Endless Ducker and Dude Perfect Part One and Two are among the mobile games created by the trio.
The new headquarters will be an important addition to their already outstanding CV. The organization also spoke with the Sports Business Journal about the location of future offices. Since the entire group is from Texas, Coby notes that they “want it to be local.” He continued,
“However, we are evaluating all alternatives and have received a lot of interest from many places.”
If the team decides not to stay in Texas, Los Angeles and Atlanta are among the possible locations, according to Overland Partners’ Bryan Trubey. They predict that after construction begins, the project will last about two years.
Cotton also said,
“Our ambition has always been to establish a place where families can totally have fun in a truly unique way,” said the company founder.
Who exactly is Dude Perfect?
Coby and Cory Cotton, Cody Jones, Garrett Hilbert and Tyler Toney were all former roommates at Texas A&M University. On April 9, 2009, the trio released their film debut showing them practicing tricks at Toney’s farm. The YouTube video amassed 200,000 views within a week of its release. Their second video was shot at Sky Ranch, a Christian holiday camp. It immediately received 18 million views, and for every 100,000 views, the organization sponsors a child through International Charity.
ESPN contacted the group after their first two films went viral. SportsNation, Around the Horn, Pardon the Interruption and First Take all played clips from their videos. They are known for their stunts, tricks, stereotypes, and the Stereotypes series has more than 10 million views on YouTube. Their success has allowed them to partner with a number of famous athletes, including Tyreke Evans, Ryan Tannehill, Jason Belmonte, Tim McGraw, James Buescher and James Hinchcliffe.
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